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New York City Health + Hospitals Correctional Health Services Staff Nurse, Correctional Health Services in EAST ELMHURST, New York
NYC Health + Hospitals is the largest public health care system in the nation. We are a network of 11 hospitals, trauma centers, neighborhood health centers, nursing homes, post-acute care centers, and correctional health services. We are a home care agency and a health plan, MetroPlus. Our health system provides essential services to 1.4 million New Yorkers every year in more than 70 locations across the city's five boroughs. Our diverse workforce of more than 42,000 employees are uniquely focused on empowering New Yorkers, without exception, to live the healthiest life possible. Visit us at nychhc.org and stay connected on facebook.com/nycHHC or Twitter@hhcnyc.NYC Health + Hospitals/Correctional Health Services is one of the nations leading correctional health care systems in quality of and innovations to care, and access from pre-arraignment through compassionate release. In-jail services include medical, nursing, mental health, substance use treatment, social work, dental and vision care, discharge planning, and reentry support. In addition to providing direct patient care in the jails, CHS leverages the resources of the nations largest municipal health care system to help discharged patients successfully return to their communities. CHS is also a pivotal partner in New York Citys criminal justice reform efforts.&nbsp;Nurses work in collaboration with physicians to provide patients with care, education, and support. Assess patient health problems and needs, develop and implement nursing care plans, and maintain medical records. Administer nursing care to ill, injured, convalescent, or disabled patients. May advise patients on health maintenance and disease prevention or provide case management. Coordinating and assigning duties to other health care personnel, such as licensed practical nurses, nursing aides, and patient care associates.&nbsp;Scheduling note: Nurses are required to work every other weekend.&nbsp;Preferred SkillsLicensed Registered Professional Nurse currently registered to practice in New York State.A baccalaureate degree in nursing is preferred.Demonstrated clinical competence and leadership traits (e.g. decision-making ability and skills in problem-solving, communication, priority-setting, and interpersonal relationships) with a minimum of one year of clinical nursing practice as a medical/surgical, behavioral health, or correctional health nursing experience preferred.Demonstrated commitment to continuing professional development through attendance at continuing education programs and participation in professional/organizational committees/councilsBasic Life Support Certification is required; ACLS is preferred.&nbsp;Detailed TasksProvide direct patient care as necessary.Coordinate the nursing care provided for patients within a given unit by:Assigning appropriate nursing staff for patient care activities such as admissions, sick calls, treatments, medications, unit rounds, follow-ups, etc.Assisting the ADON and nurse schedulers with staffing needs and communicating staffing concerns immediately with the ADON.Utilizing therapeutic communication skills and effective interviewing techniques to elicit pertinent historical information and to make appropriate referrals as required.Screening patients with mental health problems immediately and making appropriate referrals as required.Making rounds to patient care areas to assess, plan, implement, document, and evaluate unit nursing care delivery.Providing guidance and assistance to nursing personnel in the delivery of patient care.Ensuring continuity of care on other shifts through written and/or verbal communication.</l