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Registered Nurse (RN)

Registered Nurse (RN)

$80,000 - $90,000

Position Title: Registered Nurse (RN)
Supervisor: Chief Medical Officer
Job Type: Full-Time (37.5 hours weekly)
Department: Clinical Administration
Schedule Shift: Monday- Friday 9:00am-5:30pm and weekends as needed.
FLSA: Exempt
Salary:  $80,000 - $90,000

Come join our amazing team of dedicated healthcare workers!

Bronx Community Health Network (BCHN) was founded in 1996 to ensure that the socio-economically depressed and medically underserved residents of the Bronx have access to high quality and comprehensive health care services, Bronx Community Health Network (BCHN) is a not-for-profit, community-based organization and Federally Qualified Health Center. The organization provides a wide range of comprehensive, coordinated primary medical, oral, mental health care and related diagnostic, pharmacy, social support and enabling services for medically underserved/uninsured residents. BCHN’s service area includes the entire borough of the Bronx, including all 25 zip codes. 

BCHN mission: To improve the health of people and families in the Bronx; provide access to affordable, quality health care, especially for uninsured persons; promote disease prevention, early treatment and healthful lifestyles; and obtain financial and other resources for programs and services. 

BCHN is seeking a full-time Registered Nurse who will be a key member of the health care team covering different centers, providing support to health providers in addressing the health care needs of patients. The ideal candidate will be responsible for working with other healthcare professionals to help treat patients with various injuries, illnesses, or disabilities. 

About the Role: The Registered Nurse (RN) is responsible for providing care to patients within the center as directed by the medical staff. Their duties include communicating with doctors and other Registered Nurses about patient needs, administering immunizations and medications appropriate and using medical equipment to monitor patient’s vital signs and perform point of care testing as indicated.  

  • Observe and record patient behavior.
  • Perform patient assessments and diagnostic tests.
  • Collect patient health history and triage acutely ill patients. 
  • Counsel and educate patients and their families on treatment plans.
  • Provide patient education for chronic disease self-management. 
  • Administer medication, change wound dressings, and provide self-care instruction. 
  • Read and interpret patient information, making treatment decisions when appropriate.
  • Consult with supervisors and doctors to decide on the best treatment plan for patients.
  • Direct and supervise nurses, medical assistants.
  • Participate in QI projects to improve healthcare processes and improve patient outcomes.
  • Maintains nursing competence through participation in continuing professional education and other appropriate learning experience.
  • Works assigned shifts at locations other than primary assigned work site, when necessary, as deemed by management and in accordance with BCHN Policy. 
  • Performs other duties, as assigned. 

Qualifications and Skills

  • Experience 1-4 years as an RN
  • Bachelor’s Degree (Required).
  • RN License (Current New York State License Required)
  • Bilingual English & Spanish (Preferred)

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities Required:

  • Good computer skills
  • Good time management and organization
  • Able to analyze, review and judge different situations and take the right actions according to the situation.
  • Ability to walk and stand for long periods of time; ability to lift and move patients.
  • Strong communication skills. Must be able to interact well with patients, coworkers, and doctors. 

Bronx Community Health Network is an equal opportunity and affirmative action employer committed to diversity and inclusion in all aspects of recruiting and employment. All qualified individuals are encouraged to apply and will receive consideration without regard to race, color, gender, gender identity or expression, sex, sexual orientation, transgender status, gender dysphoria, national origin, age, religion, disability, military, and veteran status, martial or prenatal status, citizenship status, genetic information or any other factor which cannot lawfully be used as a basis for an employment decision. 

Send your resume to HR@bchnhealth.org to apply.