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DEPARTMENT OF CORRECTION
The New York City Department of Correction (DOC) is an integral part of the City’s evolving criminal justice system, participating in reform initiatives and strategies aimed to move the City towards a smaller jail system without compromising public safety.
The DOC is responsible for maintaining a safe and secure environment for our employees, visitors, volunteers, and people in our custody.
Importantly, safe jails enable DOC to provide people in custody with the tools and opportunities they need to successfully re-enter their communities.
The DOC operates facilities and court commands across the five boroughs with more than 7,500 diverse professionals and knowledgeable experts.
The Department of Correction seeks to recruit 1 Part-time Registered Nurse to support the Applicant Investigation Unit (AIU). The selected candidate will be responsible for providing medical evaluations to candidates applying for the position of Correction Officer. The incumbents will be responsible for but not limited to:
• Administering electrocardiogram (EKG) to potential Correction Officer candidates; • Administering blood pressure evaluations; • Preparing medical summary of the candidate's medical status; • Following up with candidates to ensure compliance with medical requests; • Maintaining statistical reports for management; • Collaborating with and is accountable to a Physician for health and medical status
assessments.
1. A valid New York State Registered Nurse License.
1. Excellent communication, interpersonal, organizational, and writing skills. 2. Knowledge of Microsoft Word and Excel is a plus. 3. Proficiency in EKG and blood pressure administration.
The City of New York offers a comprehensive benefits package including health insurance for the employee and his/her spouse or domestic partner and unemancipated children under age 26, union benefits such as dental and vision coverage, paid annual leave and sick leave, paid holidays, a pension, and optional savings and pre-tax programs such as Deferred Compensation, IRA, and a flexible spending account.
New York City residency is generally required within 90 days of appointment. However, City Employees in certain titles who have worked for the City for 2 continuous years may also be eligible to reside in Nassau, Suffolk, Putnam, Westchester, Rockland, or Orange County. To determine if the residency requirement applies to you, please discuss with the agency representative at the time of interview.
For City employees: Go to Employee Self-Service (ESS) - www.nyc.gov/ess and search for Job ID# 785622 For all other applicants: Go to https://a127-jobs.nyc.gov and search for Job ID# 785622 Submission of a resume is not a guarantee that you will receive an interview. Only those candidates under consideration will be contacted.