Registered Nurse - Medical Services (Part Time)

At The New York Foundling, we trust in the power and potential of people, and we deliberately invest in proven practices. From bold beginnings in 1869, our New York-based nonprofit has supported hundreds of thousands of our neighbors on their own paths to stability, strength, and independence. We help children and families navigate through and beyond foster care. We help families struggling with conflict and poverty grow strong. We help individuals with developmental disabilities live their best lives, and we help our neighbors access quality health and mental health services core to building lifelong resilience and wellbeing. Together, our interrelated programs provide a whole-person, whole-family, and whole-life approach that unlocks solutions for a lifetime.

To support patient care through collection and documentation of vital signs, drawing blood, collecting and packaging lab samples, referral management, and other clinical support duties, as needed.   The RN will administer medication and vaccines as directed by the provider, and will support inventory, stocking, compliance survey readiness,

To support patient care through collection and documentation of vital signs, drawing blood, collecting and packaging lab samples, referral management, and other clinical support duties, as needed.   The RN will administer medication and vaccines as directed by the provider, and will support inventory, stocking, compliance survey readiness,

• Perform triage and patient preparation activities such as measuring and documenting height, weight, head circumference, vital signs, vision and hearing screens.
• Perform patient care and support activities including phlebotomy, point of care testing, and preparation of send-out lab samples, completion of camp and school forms, etc, as ordered by the medical provider.
• Perform referral management activities, such as support in scheduling appointments and ensuring that the specialist reports are received by the health center.
•  Support management and documentation of supply and medication inventory including removal and proper disposal of expired items.
• Administer and document medication, vaccines, and PPDs, as directed by the medical provider.
• Participate in Quality Assurance and Quality Improvement activities as needed.
• Support health center readiness in alignment with infection control, OSHA, HIPPAA, and other standards as set by regulatory agencies.
• Provide excellent care, communication, and customer service on the phone and in facilitating the patient flow throughout the health center.

The New York Foundling is committed to attracting and retaining a diverse employee population, the Foundling will honor your experiences, perspectives and unique identity. Together, our community strives to create and maintain working and learning environments that are inclusive, equitable and welcoming.

• RN Certification and active New York State RN License
• Bachelor degree or higher
• Clinical experience of at least 2 years, pediatrics preferred
• Basic computer experience, including use of email, Word and Excel
• CPR Certification
• Good written and verbal communication skills
• Demonstrated commitment to safety and patient care
• Ability to function well as part of a team
• Demonstrated strong commitment to safety.