Registered Nurse - Part Time

Jewish Board of Family and Children's Services; New York (NY); On-site; USD 75,000 - 95,000; Full time

Job summary

The Jewish Board of Family and Children’s Services is seeking a registered nurse to provide direct medical care and supervise LPNs, AMAPs and milieu staff in Bronx and Brooklyn locations.

The RN will perform assessments, develop care plans, coordinate health services, and ensure accurate documentation. Strong communication and independent judgment are essential for this role.

Qualifications

• 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.

Responsibilities

• Provide direct nursing care as prescribed by the physician/NP, in compliance with nursing standards and regulations.
• Use nursing process to assess clients' total health needs.
• Perform nursing assessments by direct physical examination.
• Develop and implement an individualized plan for nursing service; update annually or with changes in condition.
• Coordinate all acute and ongoing health services as needed.
• Monitor health status, labs, and treatment efficacy; communicate findings to clinical staff.
• Maintain accurate, timely, outcome-based nursing notes.
• Provide health education to clients and their support system.
• Train staff annually on nursing tasks, preventive health measures, and medication administration.
• Interview and determine candidacy of RN and LPN applicants with the Director of Nursing.
• Supervise, discipline and schedule LPN staff hours.
• Maintain documentation of training curriculums and post-training testing.
• Experience with electronic health record management and interface with external providers.
• Active participant in the Interdisciplinary Team (IDT).
• On call availability.
• All other duties as assigned.

Skills

Managerial experience

Verbal communication

Written communication

Team player

Independent judgement

Emergency response

Education

New York State RN license

Tools

EHR systems

Microsoft Office

Job description

LOCATIONS AVAILABLE : BRONX and BROOKLYN

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 JBFCS 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 deimed 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.

EDUCATIONAL / TRAINING REQUIRED

• Active, unrestricted New York State license as a Registered Professional Nurse.

EXPERIENCE REQUIRED / LANGUAGE PREFERENCE

• 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.

COMPUTER SKILLS REQUIRED

• Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite applications required.

VISUAL AND MANUAL DEXTERITY

• The candidate should be able to read documents for analytical purposes such as health charts, spreadsheets, etc.
• Possess the manual dexterity necessary for handling medical equipment, administering medications, and performing clinical procedures.

WORK ENVIRONMENT/PHYSICAL EFFORT

• Ability to walk, sit, stand, and bend as necessary to assess and provide care to clients effectively in various settings.
• Must be capable of responding swiftly to emergencies, which may involve moving quickly to the scene, performing CPR, and utilizing appropriate emergency protocols.
• Proficient in lifting, transferring, and repositioning clients safely when needed, ensuring the comfort and safety of both clients and staff.
• Maintain the physical stamina to perform nursing duties throughout the shift, including prolonged periods of standing and walking, while remaining attentive to patient needs.
• Ability to navigate a variety of environments, including tight spaces, while maintaining a focus on patient care and safety.

We are an equal opportunity employer that does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, marital status, veteran status, or any other status protected by applicable federal, state, or local law.