Registered Nurse (RN) - Shelter ACT II

A nonprofit human services agency in New York City is currently seeking a new, licensed Registered Nurse (RN) to join their team in Brooklyn. In this role, the Registered Nurse (RN) will be responsible for the diagnosis and treatment of human responses to actual or potential health problems as well as providing interventions supportive to or restorative of life and well-being.

Responsibilities:

• Oversees the direct implementation of nursing care to ensure that it is carried out
• Participates at team meetings and provides nursing input on the development and implementation of treatment/service plans
• Coordinates nursing care activities with other professional disciplines to ensure that the nursing plan is consistent with and integrated with the total treatment/service plan
• Provides information to other clinical staff on nursing standards of practice and procedures
• Provides advice and consultation on nursing related matters to other staff and administrators
• Provides health education/teaching for clients and their families
• Participates in risk management and quality assurance concerning health related issues
• Manages medical supplies and equipment
• Provides emergency care and crisis intervention
• Accesses medications and observe and records effects and side effects
• Provides information and conducts lectures and group discussions on various health topics
• Gives lectures and participates in community activities as a mental health advocate
• Participates in professional activities to improve personal skills and knowledge
• Performs other related duties, as assigned

Qualifications

• 1+ year of Nursing experience (New graduates are encouraged to apply!)
• Graduate of an accredited School of Nursing
• NYS Registered Nurse (RN) license
• Solid assessment, clinical, and documentation skills
• Patient oriented
• Great interpersonal skills
• Excellent communication skills (written and verbal)
• Strong attention to detail
• Highly organized

Desired Skills:

• Bachelor's Degree in Nursing
• Experience working with individuals with Mental Disabilities