Woodhull Medical and Mental Health Center is attuned to the healthcare issues that matter to the people of North Brooklyn. Woodhull focuses on preventing disease and promoting healthy lifestyles by reaching out to the community at 15 convenient locations.

Woodhull Medical and Mental Health Center is a non-smoking facility.

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

• Provides care in accordance with WMMHC Nursing policy and procedures.
• Observes symptoms or change in patient's status and responds promptly exercising reasonable judgment.
• Carries out procedures observing scientific principles of asepsis.
• Recognizes safety hazards and initiates action to eliminate hazards.
• Provide breastfeeding support and education to parents.
• Maintains a high level of neonatal resuscitation skills.
• Administers medications accurately at appropriate times, route and rate when indicated.
• Maintains 1-2 radiant warmers completely set up for potential admission of sick neonate.
• Manage patient with Oxygen therapy including ventilated patients, CPAP.
• Follows WMMHC policies regarding medications and therapies; observes records and takes steps to alleviate side effects and adverse reactions.
• Listens to patient, explores and acts on expressed needs.
• Medication administration/infusions, PICC lines, UA/UV lines.
• Enteral feeds/Nasogastric/Orogastric feeds.

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).
Special Note:
For assignments in Post-Acute Care ONLY, individuals meeting the following criteria may also be considered for appointment: Graduation from a nursing education program registered by the New York State Education Department (NYSED) as licensure qualifying for Registered Professional Nurse (RN) and has applied for licensure as an RN. These unlicensed individuals may be employed to practice under the immediate and personal supervision of a NYS licensed, currently registered, RN for up to 90 days immediately following graduation pending receipt of a limited permit, which selected candidates must apply for and receive within the same 90-day period. Once a limited permit is received, individuals can practice nursing, under the immediate and personal supervision of a NYS licensed, currently registered, RN at a NYC Health + Hospitals health care setting for up to one (1) year from the date of issuance of the limited permit. In addition, must hold or obtain through facility orientation, a valid and current certification in Basic Life Support (BLS) through the American Heart Association (AHA).

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NYC Health and Hospitals offers a competitive benefits package that includes:

• Comprehensive Health Benefits for employees hired to work 20+ hrs. per week
• Retirement Savings and Pension Plans
• Loan Forgiveness Programs for eligible employees
• Paid Holidays and Vacation in accordance with employees' Collectively bargained contracts
• College tuition discounts and professional development opportunities
• Multiple employee discounts programs