Summary of need:
- To provide nursing interventions and medication administration consistent with the established systematic problem-solving approach for the delivery of comprehensive nursing care, which are compliant with the regulatory standards in a juvenile correctional setting.
Facility Overview:
- Brookwood Secure Center for Youth is in the Hudson Valley region of New York State, southeast of the City of Hudson.
- Youth served at Brookwood are male and female, juvenile offenders.
- Depending upon the sentence, youth may remain in OCFS custody until the age of 21.
- Brookwood is accredited by the American Correctional Association and has a current population of approximately 98 youth.
- Depending upon the sentence, youth may remain in OCFS custody until the age of 21.
- This facility is accredited by the American Correctional Association.
- Free parking is available on-site. The dress code is business casual or scrubs. Currently, there are no vaccine requirements.
- Supervision staff will be present when the employee is providing nursing care to youth.
Job duties:
- Job duties include, but may not be limited to: maintaining general medical inventory (including controlled substances).
- Conducting medication administration; reviewing the overall health conditions of youth (i.e. preparing, reviewing and evaluating nursing intervention plans).
- Ensuring that interventions are consistent with comprehensive treatment plans; participating in staff trainings.
- Preparing required clinical and administrative reports.
- Maintain infection control standards; and, serve as a member of the facility's medical treatment team.
- Additional duties to be discussed in detail during the interview.
Qualifications:
- Licensed/ and registered to practice nursing in New York State, AND one year of post-licensure nursing experience.