Description
Overview
Registered Nurse
Founded as an orphanage in 1831, Rising Ground has been at the forefront of evolving community needs. Driven by the belief that each of us can thrive when life has hope and opportunity, Rising Ground provides caring support and proven paths to positive change, helping children, adults, and families rise above adversity, and each year, Rising Ground is a positive force in the lives of more than 72,000 individuals annually. We do this through 101 programs across 138 sites, throughout New York City and Westchester. Our strong belief and commitment to diversity is shown not just through our work with supported persons but is integral to the building of a strong staff that reflects the communities we serve. Rising Ground is headquartered in downtown Brooklyn.
Responsibilities
The individual will be responsible for supervising day-to-day health services' activities. Health Services provides services and support for foster care, residential, and juvenile justice-involved youth.
What You'll Do
Provides general medical care and treatment to individuals supported per program, on site.
Performs physical examinations and preventative health measures within prescribed guidelines and instructions.
Provide health evaluations, assessments and screenings with follow-ups.
Review all Pediatric guidelines for care, including immunizations and testing.
Records physical findings based on patient's condition.
Participate in clinical team and other health professionals to prepare comprehensive patient care plan utilizing historical and current information.
Conducts and assists in medical examinations of youth after incidents.
Provides health education to youth supported, including reproductive health education.
On call for all triage, sick, urgent and quick coverage, questions and consult calls for assigned programs.
Administer Medication.
Train staff.
Assist with home visits and community provider visits as needed
Other duties as assigned.
Qualifications
Valid New York State Registered Nurse License
Bachelor's degree in nursing from an accredited college or university
Recent Experience in pediatric nursing and/or psychiatric nursing experience preferred
Excellent interpersonal, relationship, oral and written communication skills
Supervisory Responsibility
No
Work Environment:
Clinic
Position Type/Expected Hours of Work:
Full Time morning and evening shifts are available as well as weekend and holiday per diem shifts available.
Additional Requirements:
Authorized to work in the U. S.
Ability to work in-person in New York City (NY) for at least 3 days or more per week.
Ability to travel to other Rising Ground sites (if required)
Our Commitment to Diversity, Fairness, and Belonging
Rising Ground is comprised of unique and valued individuals who together make the organization effective in assisting the children, adults and families who come to us for support. We believe that only when all employees contribute fully as their true selves can Rising Ground's true strength, vision, and values come to fruition. We recognize the ubiquitous social biases and structures that impact and shape the experiences of all people, including our own staff and people supported. Among the many biases present in our society that shape our personal and professional experiences race, gender, sexual orientation, and gender expression are all factors that can present hurdles. As such, Rising Ground is committed to being an anti-racist and inclusive organization that will actively strive to overcome both systemic and interpersonal biases that perpetuate oppression.
Equal Employment Opportunity Statement
It is the policy of Rising Ground that the Agency wholly complies with equal treatment of all
employees and applicants for employment without unlawful discrimination as to an individual's
perceived or actual race, creed, color, national origin, alienate, citizenship status, gender, gender
identity, age, disability, marital status, partnership status, sexual orientation, ethnicity, religion, or
veteran status in all employment decisions, including but not limited to recruitment, hiring,
Job LocationsUS-NY-Yonkers
Posted Date2 days ago(8/14/2024 1:29 PM)
Job ID 2024-2912
# of Openings 1
Category Nursing
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