About NYC Health + Hospitals 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 nation's 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 nation's largest municipal health care system to help discharged patients successfully return to their communities. CHS is also a pivotal partner in New York City's criminal justice reform efforts. Job Description Position Description: 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. Scheduling note: Nurses are required to work every other weekend. Detailed Tasks 1. Provide direct patient care as necessary. 2. Monitor, record, and report patients' medical information, vital signs, symptoms, and changes in condition and escalate care as appropriate according to established policies, procedures, and standards of care. 3. Comply with procedures, regulations, and rules in maintaining medical records. 4. Modify patient treatment plans as indicated by patients' responses and conditions. 5. Monitor all aspects of patient care, including diet and physical activity. 6. Perform administrative and managerial functions, such as taking responsibility for a unit's staff, and planning. 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 medications as ordered. 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. Provide or arrange for training/instruction of auxiliary personnel. 17. Refer patients to specialized health resources or community agencies. 18. Consult with institutions or associations regarding relevant issues and concerns. 19. Assess patient needs and provide clear education on the management of their care. 20. Engage in nursing research. 21. Coordinate the nursing care provided for patients within a given unit by: 22. Assigning appropriate nursing staff fo
