Registered Nurse

Bond Health; New York (NY); On-site; USD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

Bond Health in the Bronx is seeking a Registered Nurse for a full-time position in a children’s residential setting. The RN will oversee nursing care, supervise LPNs, AMAPs and direct support professionals, and ensure compliance with NYS rules and company policies.

The role demands leadership, clear communication, teamwork, and on-call availability. You will develop care plans, coordinate health services, and train staff on nursing tasks and infection control.

Qualifications

• Active, unrestricted NYS RN license.
• Managerial experience preferred.
• Strong verbal and written communication skills.
• Ability to work in a team environment.
• Independent judgment and decision-making skills.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office.
• Experience with electronic health records.

Responsibilities

• Provide direct nursing care as prescribed by the physician, following nursing standards and regulations.
• Supervise LPNs, AMAPs and staff in performing nursing tasks.
• Develop and update individualized nursing care plans annually or with significant changes.
• Coordinate acute and ongoing health services and communicate findings to clinical staff.
• Maintain accurate nursing notes and documentation; ensure outcomes.
• Provide health education to clients and their support networks.
• Provide annual training to staff on nursing tasks and health measures.
• Train staff on medication administration and infection control.
• Interview candidates for RN/LPN positions with the Director of Nursing.
• On-call availability and supervision of LPN staff hours.
• Maintain training curriculums and post-training testing.
• Collaborate with IDT and interface with external providers via EHR.

Skills

Managerial experience

Excellent communication

Team player

Independent judgment

Microsoft Office

EHR proficiency

Adaptability

Education

NYS RN license

Tools

Microsoft Office Suite

Electronic Health Records

Job description

RN needed in the Bronx! Full time, children’s residential setting! Flexible hours!

POSITION OVERVIEW

The RN is responsible for the complete nursing care and performance of all routine medical procedures within the scope of the nursing practice. The RN is responsible for supervising LPN’s, AMAP and Direct Support Professionals (milieu counselors) in the performance of nursing tasks and activities. The RN must possess a working knowledge of NYS rules and regulations and company policies and procedures. The RN must be capable of supervising, understanding and working effectively with diverse populations.

KEY ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS

• Provide direct nursing care as prescribed by the physician/Nurse Practitioner, in compliance with recognized nursing standards and State and Federal regulations.
• Uses nursing process to make continuing assessments of our client’s total health needs.
• Perform nursing assessments, by direct physical examination.
• Develop and implement an individualized plan for nursing service. The nursing care plan must be updated at least annually or whenever there is significant change in the client’s condition.
• Coordinate all acute and ongoing health services, as indicated by need and regulatory mandate.
• Monitor health and behavioral status, labs and efficacy of prescribed treatments. Ensure timely communication of findings to appropriate clinical personnel.
• Ensure that all medical record documentation is accurate, timely and outcome based and reflected in the nursing notes.
• Provide health education to all clients and their support system.
• Provide initial and ongoing, but at a minimum frequency of annually, training to staff in all nursing tasks, functions, protective and preventive health measures.
• Provide training and ongoing support to staff regarding medication administration, infection control, and other training deemed appropriate.
• In conjunction with the Director of Nursing, interview and determine candidacy of other RN and LPN applicants.
• Responsible for supervision, discipline and scheduling of L.P.N’s staff hours.
• Maintain documentation of all training curriculums, attendance and post training testing.
• Must have experience and ability in working with electronic health record management, electronic care coordination and electronic health record interface with external service providers.
• Active participant in the Interdisciplinary Team (IDT).
• On call availability.
• All other duties, as assigned.

Requirements

• Active, unrestricted New York State license as a Registered Professional Nurse.
• Managerial experience preferred.
• Must possess excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Ability to work in a team environment.
• Must be able to work independently and possess sound independent judgment and decision making skills.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite applications required.