Registered Nurse (Baxter Safe Haven)

Organization Overview: The Goddard Riverside Community Center (Goddard Riverside) and the Stanley M. Isaacs Neighborhood Center (Isaacs Center) are well-established Manhattan community-based agencies that support services to approximately 30,000 New Yorkers. We are two of New York City’s leading human services organizations meeting the needs of children, youth and families, homeless individuals, and older adults through-out Manhattan and New York City. We work every day for a fair and just society where all people have the opportunity to make choices that lead to better lives for themselves and their families.

Program Description: The Baxter Safe Haven is a transitional housing residence for unsheltered adults. Goddard Riverside Community Center is committed to building community and enhancing the lives of vulnerable New Yorkers by meeting essential human needs.

Position Summary: The RN will play a crucial role at our Safe Haven, which serves as a temporary home to 74 unsheltered individuals. The RN will be responsible for delivering direct and comprehensive nursing care, overseeing and monitoring medication management, and promoting physical and mental health integration. This role is vital in ensuring the overall health and well-being of our residents, providing both medical and psychosocial support.

Schedule: Monday through Friday 9:00 am to 5:00 pm

Salary Range: $105,000- $115,000

Candidates must have the required qualifications to be considered for the position. The salary offer will be based on the candidate’s number of years experience in the exact or comparable position and additional preferred qualifications will be taken into account.

Roles, Responsibilities, and Essential Duties

• Facilitate patient care within the Safe Haven.
• Sign in and out with onsite doctors and coordinate with other healthcare providers.
• Review medical documents and shelter referral packets.
• Manage inventory for medical supplies.
• Coordinate and schedule patient appointments.
• Provide triage, arrange lab work, administer medications, and educate patients.
• Support the administration of medication and evaluate patient responses.
• Maintain and track medication deliveries.
• Plan and coordinate care and interventions.
• Participate in clinical case reviews.
• Complete the weekly medical and psychiatric schedule.
• Document patient engagements in cares
• Provide crisis intervention and first aid as needed.
• Serve as a liaison with pharmacies and other healthcare practitioners.

Qualifications/Educational Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in nursing from an accredited School of Nursing.
• Current license to practice as a Registered Professional Nurse in NY.
• BLS certification upon hire.
• 2-3 years of experience, with a preference for experience in mental health and addiction settings.
• Strong clinical and technical skills, including phlebotomy and medication administration.
• Excellent communication, interpersonal, and organizational skills.
• Compassionate and understanding towards individuals experiencing homelessness.

Work Environment/Physical Demands

• High concentration and frequent interruptions.
• Computer Savy
• Frequent standing, walking, bending, and lifting (up to 20 lbs.).
• Frequent periods of sitting at a computer workstation.
• Field work may be required; travel throughout the five boroughs of NYC

Employee Benefits:

• Medical/Dental/Vision

• Life Insurance/Commuter benefits/Employee Assistance Program (EAP)/Flexible Spending Accounts

• 403B Thrift Retirement Plan

• 12 Annual Sick Days

• 12 Agency Holidays

• 20 Days or 4 Weeks of Paid Time off and an additional week (5) days after 5 years of employment

• Total of more than 6 weeks (a month and half) of paid time off

We are committed to building an inclusive workplace community grounded in respect for differences. We support hiring a broadly diverse team of qualified individuals who will contribute to our organizations.

Goddard Riverside and Isaacs Center provide equal employment opportunities to employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, creed, gender, national origin, age, disability, marital or veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local law.

The intent of this job description is to provide a representative summary of duties and responsibilities that will be required of this position and title and shall not be construed as a declaration of the specific duties and responsibilities of any particular position. Employees may be requested to perform job-related tasks other than those specifically presented in this description. This job description does not constitute an employment agreement between the employer and employee and is subject to change by the employer. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions of the job.