Staff Nurse; OTxHU), Correctional Health Services

Position: Staff Nurse (OTxHU), Correctional Health Services
New York City Health and Hospitals Corporation

Outposted Therapeutic Housing Units Program (OTxHU)

Since 2016, Correctional Health Services (CHS) has been the direct provider of health care in the New York City jails. Deeply committed to human dignity and patient rights, CHS is part of the NYC Health + Hospitals system and is a key partner in the City's efforts to reform the criminal-legal system. Our in-jail clinical services include medical, nursing, and mental health care;

pharmacy services; substance-use treatment; social work; dental and vision care; discharge planning; and reentry support.

Given the high visibility of this initiative, we are seeking the highest caliber health care professionals in key clinical services to staff our Outposted Therapeutic Housing Units (OTxHU). To be located in three NYC Health + Hospital acute care facilities, the OTxHU is a pioneering approach to safely increasing access to high quality clinical care for patients in custody who have complicated health conditions.

OTxHUs will bridge the gap in the continuum between care provided in the jails and inpatient hospitalization, with admission to and discharge from the OTxHU in accordance with a patient's clinical needs. CHS will be the primary health care providers on these units and the NYC Department of Correction will provide security and custody management.

The OTxHU at NYC Health + Hospitals/Bellevue in Manhattan will be the first of this unique, groundbreaking project to open with a planned completion date as early as the end of 2024. This is an incredible opportunity to be part of a passionate and motivated team providing care to some of the City's most marginalized, vulnerable people.

* To help support continuity of operations and care, staff selected to work in the OTxHU may also be required to work in CHS locations within the jails. Additionally, while CHS seeks the most qualified individuals for these positions, preference will be given to equally qualified, internal candidates.

Work Shifts

Time: 8pm-8:30am

Scheduling note:

• This position follows a 12-hour shift schedule, totaling 13 shifts per month, including every other weekend
• OTxHU
  - Bellevue/Rikers Island

Duties & Responsibilities

Under the supervision of the Assistant Director of Nursing, the Staff Nurse will collaborate 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. Educate 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, behavioral health aides and patient care associates.

Responsibilities

1) Comply with procedures, regulations, and rules in maintaining medical records

2) Monitor, record and report symptoms and changes in patients' conditions.

3) Record patients' medical information and vital signs.

4) Modify patient treatment plans as indicated by patients' responses and conditions.

5) Consult and coordinate with health care team members to assess, plan, implement and evaluate patient care plans.

6) Monitor all aspects of patient care, including diet and physical activity.

7) Direct and supervise less skilled nursing/health care personnel, or supervise a particular unit on one shift.

8) Prepare patients for, and assist with, examinations and treatments.

9) Observe nurses and patients to ensure that proper nursing care is provided.

10) Instruct individuals, and other groups on topics such as health education, disease prevention and childbirth, and develop health improvement programs.

11) Prepare rooms, sterile instruments, equipment and supplies, and ensure that stock of supplies is maintained.

12) Administer local, inhalation, intravenous, and other anesthetics.

13) Provide health care, first aid, immunizations and assistance in convalescence and rehabilitation.

14) Conduct specified laboratory tests.

15) Direct and coordinate infection control services, advising and consulting with specified personnel about necessary precautions.

16) Perform administrative and managerial functions, such as taking responsibility for a unit's staff, and planning.

17) Provide or arrange for training/instruction of auxiliary personnel.

18) Refer patients to specialized health resources or community agencies furnishing assistance.

19) Consult with institutions or associations regarding issues and concerns relevant to the practice and profession of nursing.

20) Work with individuals, groups, and families to plan and implement programs designed to improve the overall health of communities.

21) Triage nurse works to assess patient needs and provide clear patient information and education providing the patient with clinical advice on the management of their care

22) Engage in research activities related to nursing.

23) Interacting with Computers Using…