Registered Nurse (Bronx)

About the role

Care For the Homeless (CFH) is a nationally recognized nonprofit leading the way in caring for those experiencing homelessness and housing instability in New York City. Since 1985, as the city’s first “Health Care for the Homeless” program funded by the Robert Wood Johnson Foundation and Pew Charitable Trusts, we have integrated healthcare, shelter, and social services in a coordinated, innovative model of care that meets people where they are. The RN is part of CFH’s multi-disciplinary team that provides clinical support to medical and behavioral health practitioners, in accordance with Article 28 and Patient-Centered Medical Home (PCMH). The clinical support provided is based on patient care needs and scope of practice, following the principles of Trauma-Informed Care.

Responsibilities

• Complete patient intake/screening, provide prepared patient education, and discharge patients.
• Retrieve laboratory and radiology reports for medical or behavioral health practitioners to review.
• Obtain and accurately document patient’s family and social history, vital signs (blood pressure, pulse, temperature, pain), height, weight, oxygen saturation, and body mass index (BMI).
• Perform basic audio and visual screening.
• Administer vaccines, medications, or treatments and fulfill specific orders as indicated by the Practitioner (e.g., intramuscular injections).
• Perform point-of-care testing (urinalysis, rapid strep, rapid flu test, INR, phlebotomy, urine pregnancy test, glucose testing).
• Remove sutures or staples under supervision, provided the patient is evaluated beforehand by an appropriately licensed professional.
• Assist Practitioner with examinations and procedures.
• Prepare and organize exam room supplies, ensuring supplies are not expired and equipment is readily available.
• Maintain emergency bags, oxygen tanks, refrigerator logs, and other clinical equipment per CFH protocols.
• Maintain supply inventory, order medications, immunizations, and other supplies; maintain accurate count and records of controlled substances.
• Clean, disinfect, and pack instruments for sterilization; maintain instrument sterilization logs.
• Perform duties in accordance with Department of Health (DOH) guidelines, OSHA blood-borne pathogens standards, National Patient Safety Goals, and CFH policies.
• Perform clerical functions: patient registration, appointment check-in/check-out, scheduling, verifying insurance, updating PCP, applying sliding fee, answering phones, relaying messages, assisting with medical forms, and scanning documents into the patient’s EMR.

Requirements

• Current NYS Registered Nurse licensure.
• Basic Life Support (BLS) Certification.
• Minimum one (1) year experience preferred.
• Experience in ambulatory care, emergency room, and/or physician office (preferred).

Qualifications

• Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN) preferred.
• Prior eClinicalWorks (eCW) experience preferred.

Benefits

• Supportive environment with a strong focus on work–life balance (Monday–Friday business hours, PTO, 12 holidays).
• Comprehensive health and wellness benefits, including employer-paid life insurance and reduced gym benefits.
• Voluntary benefits: Aflac, whole life insurance, pet insurance, etc.
• 403b Annuity Plan.
• Plum Benefits.
• Employee Assistance Program.
• Sign-on bonus.
• Tuition reimbursement.