Registered Nurse - Part Time (Bronx)

About the role

The Bruner House Community Residence in the Bronx, NY provides family‑oriented and supportive Child and Teen Services to boys and girls, ages 13‑15, who are struggling with a wide range of psychiatric diagnoses, emotional crises, mental health, and behavioral issues. Under individualized service plans, youth receive comprehensive clinical treatment and education, and develop independent living skills and adaptive coping strategies to transition back into their home communities. The registered nurse (RN) assigned to the facility is responsible for complete nursing care and all routine medical procedures within the scope of nursing practice for the clients under their charge. The RN generally reports to the Nursing Supervisor; in all matters of medication, the RN is supervised by the attending physician or administers medication in line with an external physician’s orders.

Responsibilities

• Performing nursing assessments of residents upon program entry and annually thereafter; determining residents’ general health condition, identifying risk factors, and providing care for any presenting or outstanding medical issues; providing referrals for follow‑up treatments; developing a treatment care plan based on residents’ needs; responding to medical emergencies immediately upon notification; performing triage and providing access to all necessary medical treatment; following up to ensure complete recovery.
• Administering prescribed and/or routine medical treatments in line with doctor’s orders and internal agency policies; scheduling clinic appointments; escorting residents to appointments; running medication groups as needed.
• Providing health education and communicating information regarding good health practices to the residents.
• Liaising between external medical health care providers, schools, other community organizations, and the facility regarding the client’s medical needs; performing all necessary charting and other patient documentation; monitoring lab results for changes and communicating changes to the physician.
• Performing comprehensive examination of any resident involved in a restraint; providing advocacy for hospitalized clients.
• Other duties as assigned.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s in nursing with New York State registration required; OR RN license.
• Experience in a residential setting or in the mental health field strongly preferred.

Core competencies

• Translate research and other forms of knowledge to improve practice processes and outcomes.
• Communicate practice knowledge effectively, both orally and in writing.
• Participate in agency quality improvement projects to ensure best client outcomes.
• Create a climate of patient‑centered care to include confidentiality, privacy, comfort, emotional support, mutual trust, and respect.

Experience required / language preference

Excellent oral, writing, communication, and organizational skills.

Computer skills required

Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite applications required.

Visual and manual dexterity

The candidate should be able to read documents for analytical purposes such as health charts, spreadsheets, etc., and possess the manual dexterity necessary for handling medical equipment, administering medications, and performing clinical procedures.

Work environment / physical effort

• Ability to walk, sit, stand, and bend as necessary to assess and provide care to clients effectively in various settings.
• Capable of responding swiftly to emergencies, which may involve moving quickly to the scene, performing CPR, and utilizing appropriate emergency protocols.
• Proficient in lifting, transferring, and repositioning clients safely when needed, ensuring the comfort and safety of both clients and staff.
• Maintain the physical stamina to perform nursing duties throughout the shift, including prolonged periods of standing and walking, while remaining attentive to patient needs.
• Ability to navigate a variety of environments, including tight spaces, while maintaining a focus on patient care and safety.