Location: New York,NY, USA
NYC Health + Hospitals/Carter is a state-of-the-art facility with a 5-Star CMS Quality Rating, equipped with 164-bed Skilled Nursing Facility and 201-bed Long-Term Acute Care Hospital (LTACH) based in Harlem. Carter excels at providing quality medical, sub-acute, rehabilitative and long-term specialty services for individuals in need of medically-complex care like ventilator weaning. Every employee takes a person-centered approach that exemplifies our ICARE values (Integrity, Compassion, Accountability, Respect, and Excellence) through empathic communication and partnership. From more than 600 Nursing Homes, Carter ranks #6 in Newsweek's Best Nursing Homes in New York 2024; and also received a high-performance rating for Short-term Rehabilitation from U.S. News & World Report's Best Nursing Homes in America 2024. At NYC Health + Hospitals, our mission is to deliver high quality care health services, without exception. Every employee takes a person-centered approach that exemplifies the ICARE values (Integrity, Compassion, Accountability, Respect, and Excellence) through empathic communication and partnerships between all persons. Job Description Under general supervision, develops\directs and implement the processes in relation to: a. Schedule employees for Annual health Assessment; track and monitor all scheduled appointment for compliance. Assist in the assessment, physical exam, treatment an intervention related to occupational health; pre and post exposure prophylaxis; health surveillance for job related illness. b. Medically clear all employees upon completion of all necessary steps in onboarding including immunization.; review and accept medical attestation and screening for wellness related conditions. c. Performs major duties and functions as described for the Registered Nurse. d. Coordinates, guides and directs the development, implementation and evaluation of the OHS activities such as respirator fit testing. e. Reviews and analyzes trends pertinent to delivery of nursing and medical care services within OHS and initiates appropriate innovations or makes recommendations for needed changes. f. Develops and maintains a system of evaluation of nursing care, practices and procedures, including evaluation of nursing personnel within OHS . g. Assist the facility in the Hospital wide Immunization program and other related health programs to benefit employees. h. Render health education / teaching on topics related to an issue identified. Assist in infection control and prevention protocol/ surveillance. Minimum Qualifications 1. A valid New York State license and current registration to practice as a Registered Professional Nurse in New York State; and 2. Holds, or obtains through facility orientation, a valid and current certification in Basic Life Support (BLS) through the American Heart Association (AHA); and 3. One (1) year of experience as a registered nurse. If you wish to apply for this position, please apply online by clicking the Apply Now button NYC Health and Hospitals offers a competitive benefits package that includes: