Search for: COVID-19 Join Donate FollowFollow Find Best Practices and Research View resources on health care and homelessness. FIND Immediate Help Now Browse homeless service organizations near you. TAKE ACTION TO End Homelessness Lift your voice for health care and housing justice! REQUEST Technical Assistance Request advice or training in homeless health care. Registered Nurse (New York, NY) Project Renewal is a leading non-profit organization with the mission of ending the cycle of homelessness by empowering individuals and families to renew their lives with health, homes, and jobs. Our comprehensive and integrated 24/7 programs are designed to offer the holistic care our clients need. With a staff of 950+ and an annual budget of $100 million, Project Renewal is one of the larger social service nonprofits in New York City. Title: Registered Nurse Locations: Multiple opportunities are available in the Bronx, Brooklyn and Manhattan in our Homeless Shelters, and Supportive Residence Housing Essential Duties and Responsibilities: The essential duties of the Registered Nurse include but are not limited to the following activities: Provides initial health assessment for each participant. Helps to identify medical problems among participant Provides routine monitoring of participants’ physical condition, triage of medical and psychiatric problems Coordinates activities of evening LPN as needed, respective to site. Assesses each client’s knowledge of medications and ability to self-administer medications. Administers decanoate injections according to orders of psychiatric provider Participates in weekly clinical meetings Assists in triaging psychiatric, medical and substance abuse problems to appropriate providers Communicates regularly with on-site psychiatric and medical providers, and case managers Communicates with off-site psychiatric providers as necessary and appropriate Provides ongoing health education and support to clients and Provides medication teaching as needed Assist with tele-psychiatry operations as scheduled with tele-psychiatry provider at Project Renewal Maintains documentation in compliance with agency policies and procedures Qualifications: New York State licensed registered nurse Working with homeless population and experience in an ambulatory or hospital-based withdrawal service preferred Addiction medicine experience, and harm-reduction evidence-based care model preferred Must have excellent oral, writing and listening skills. Spanish speaking a plus The ability to work independently, prioritize tasks, and create and coordinate schedules Must have the ability to interface with participants as well as all levels of staff Must have experience with electronic health records and knowledge of Microsoft Office, especially Word and Excel Benefits: We offer attractive compensation with comprehensive benefits including: Medical/Dental/Prescription/Vision/Life Insurance;403(b); FSAs (health care, dependent care & commuter expenses); Short-and-Long-Term Disability; Generous Paid Vacations, Personal Days, Sick and Holidays To apply: e-mail resume with cover letter indicating position and salary requirements: healthcareareers@projectrenewal.org About Us > CareersWHO WE ARE MEMBERSHIP MEDIA CAREERS Join the Council Make A Donation Get Assistance Contact Us Our Networks Respite Care Providers' NetworkNational Consumer Advisory BoardHCH Clinicians' Network Get Involved Join Our Organization Donate to Our Cause Subscribe to Receive our latest eNewsletter Success! Email Sign Up Now This website is supported by the Health Resources and Services Administration (HRSA) of the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) as part of an award totaling $1,625,741 with 20 percent financed with non-governmental sources. The contents are those of the author(s) and do not necessarily represent the official views of, nor an endorsement, by HRSA, HHS, or the U.S. Government. For more information, please visit HRSA.gov. Copyright © 2020 National Health Care for the Homeless Council, Inc. 604 Gallatin Ave., Suite 106 | Nashville, TN 37206 | (615) 226-2292 Disclaimers and Payment Policies FollowFollowFollow