Cabrini Registered Nurse - Full-Time; 4631-607-N

Cabrini Registered Nurse
Jackson Heights, NY 11372
When you join the CCBQ Team, you will have an impact on the lives of many. For over 125 years, Catholic Charities Brooklyn and Queens has been providing quality social services to the neighborhoods of Brooklyn and Queens, and currently offers 160-plus programs and services for children, youth, adults, seniors, and those struggling with mental illness. The Clinics provide psychotherapeutic and psychopharmacological therapy, as well as individual, group, family therapy, crisis intervention, medication management, case management and collateral sessions. Our staff members follow an approach to health care that emphasizes wellness, recovery, trauma-informed care, and physical-behavioral health integration.

Why you will enjoy being part of our team:
1. Competitive Salaries and Benefits
2. Educational Loan Forgiveness
3. Professional Development (CMEs)
4. High Quality Supervision
5. Opportunities for Advancement
STATEMENT OF THE JOB
The Registered Nurse works as an integral member of the Senior Housing Support Services team providing services to senior residents who are aging in place. The Registered Nurse is responsible for providing a range of wellness services to meet the behavioral health and care issues affecting those living independently within the Senior Housing buildings.
The Registered Nurse will be responsible for developing and implementing practices and protocols specific to a senior population. Residents in crisis or with behavioral health needs (such as hoarding, depression, anxiety, substance use disorders) will be reached out to, engaged and treated by the Registered Nurse. The Registered Nurse will develop an individualized plan to address needs and include family, significant others and healthcare providers whenever possible. The primary goal of the Registered Nurse is to support residents to maintain permanent affordable housing or, where appropriate, aide in transitioning to more appropriate housing. The Registered Nurse is part of the Senior Housing Support Services team and assists team members and building staff in understanding the needs of seniors and help improve their quality of life.
• Responsible for tracking information/ deliverables for the Cabrini grant funds.
• Lead workshops for residents on issues related to elder care, senior referrals and rights, end-of-life planning.
• Encourage residents to participate in on-going wellness and social activities.
• Provide advocacy and education to seniors
• Works through team approach in partnership with building property management and maintenance staff to identify and respond to tenants in need.
• Completes documentation, both paper and electronic in a timely manner.
• Provide counseling and therapy.
• Provide in-service training and be available to consult with staff.
• Conduct and prepare assessments, case logs, documents case notes, care plans for tenants.
• Refer and link tenants to service providers in the local community.
• Establish and maintain contacts with families and health facilities when residents are in hospitals and rehab facilities and helps formulate aftercare plans.
• Responds to emergency situations and provide crisis intervention.
• Contact and follow-up with service providers put in place for tenants such as Adult Protective Services, outpatient behavioral health, substance use treatment and healthcare providers.
• Offer time-limited groups as appropriate on such issues as loss and depression, living with illness, substance use issues and family/relationship maintenance.
QUALIFICATIONS
• NYS Licensed Registered Nurse
• Must have certification in gerontology or 3 years of experience working with the geriatric population.
• Bilingual preferred (Chinese, Korean, Russian, Spanish)
• Excellent time management, organizational and computer skills.
• Ability to appropriately evaluate and intervene in crisis situations
• Excellent oral and written communication skills required.
• Regularly required to talk, hear, walk, stand, and sit.
• Able to climb stairs.
• Able to operate a computer keyboard, mouse & office equipment.
• Ability to read printed materials and computer screens.
• Ability to work flexible hours (evenings/weekends) as assigned.
• Able to travel throughout the five boroughs as needed.
• Ability to lift up to 10lbs.
• May be required to meet with tenants and / or staff throughout facilities.
• Frequently sitting to write reports and when meeting with tenants.
BENEFITS
We offer competitive salary and excellent benefits including:
• Generous time off (Vacation/ Personal Days/ Sick Days/ Paid Holidays annually)
• Medical,
• Dental
• Vision
• Retireme