Registered Nurse

Job Description

Job Description

RiseWell Community Services is looking for a full-time Registered Nurses to join our Safe Options Support Team in Brooklyn, NY.

This is an exciting opportunity for a Registered Nurse (RN) to play a pivotal role on one the Office of the Governor’s newly launched, innovative Safe Options Support (SOS) teams that will provide comprehensive care to homeless New Yorkers, living on the streets and in the subway systems, as well as individuals transitioning out of homelessness.

The SOS RN will address the physical/medical health needs of program participants in community settings and during their transition to permanent housing. The nurse will have the unique opportunity to engage with New Yorkers who have found themselves in precarious situations that have negative impacts on their physical and mental wellbeing, with limited access to traditional health care options.

The nurse will provide interventions that are supportive to or restorative of life and well-being. They will also support connections to traditional medical and specialty care to manage health conditions and prevent escalation and unnecessary hospital admissions. The team RN will also work to reduce health gaps and disparities caused by environmental, physical, and social determinants of health by developing health care plans, providing nursing services, and referring patients with social and emotional needs to other community resources.

The SOS team will follow participants in the community for up to 12 months pre and post-housing placement, ensuring that they become both linked and engaged with identified community providers, and that their support network is sufficient to meet their medical and social needs. The role will require field-based work, and a willingness to work flexible hours.

This is an exciting opportunity for a nurse who is looking to transform community healthcare in NYC and making long lasting positive changes in the lives of homeless New Yorkers.

Minimum Education and Experience Requirements: License and current registration to practice as a registered nurse in New York State; prefer at least one- year post RN licensure clinical nursing experience working with individuals with behavioral health needs.

At RiseWell, we value a healthy work-life balance and prioritize the mental & physical wellness of our staff!

BENEFITS INCLUDE:

• Comprehensive Medical/Dental/Vision
• Retirement 401K Savings Plan with Employer Match
• Generous Paid Time Off for Full-time and Eligible Part-Time Employees
• 13 paid Holidays for Full-time and Eligible Part-Time Employees
• Long and Short Term Disability
• Life Insurance
• Employee Assistance Program
• CALM App Subscription
• Flexible Work Schedules
• Career Growth & Promotional Opportunities
• Comprehensive Paid Training
• Supplemental Accident, Illness and Hospitalization Insurance
• Supplemental Pet Insurance
• Encouragement for Educational Professional Advancement
• Employee Perks & Discounts on Broadway shows, theme parks, and other attractions
• Eligibility for Federal/Public Loan Forgiveness

EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER:
RiseWell Community Services provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws. This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including recruiting, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leaves of absence, compensation, and training.

ABOUT US:
Founded in 1972, RiseWell Community Services (RiseWell) is an innovative, multi-service, community-based social wellness agency. We are a major provider of health and wellness services, senior and children’s care, addiction recovery services, as well as affordable housing and support. RiseWell continues to serve thousands of community members across Suffolk, Nassau, Queens, Brooklyn, Bronx, and Manhattan.

RiseWell has developed innovative, successful programs that are designed to meet the needs of vulnerable populations, such as individuals in recovery, those living with chronic medical conditions, adult home residents, the homeless, low-income seniors and at-risk children

For more information about RiseWell Community Services, please visit our website