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 staff, 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 9,500 diverse professionals and knowledge experts.

The DOC is seeking to recruit a Staff Nurse to support the Applicant Investigation Division (AIU). Under executive direction and with latitude to exercise independent judgment, the successful candidate will provide for the timely and efficient evaluation of Correction Officer Candidates fitness for duty and follow up with candidates that have been placed on review by AIU physicians; track candidates medical statuses throughout their investigation period, maintain accurate and confidential medical records; supervise both uniform and non-uniform medical support staff; ensure adequate staffing levels for both in-person and telephone interactions; communicate with both internal and external units regarding a candidates medical status; present pertinent medical information to 'candidates during candidate orientation sessions. The Staff Nurse will also work for the achievement of the Unit's priorities and goals including but not limited to; compliance with existing departmental policy, ensure effective and efficient operations, and the best use of staff resources; develop and strengthen relationships with both internal and external law enforcement operations to monitor current trends and adopt best practices; ensure adequate accountability metrics are established within the Medical Unit.

1. A valid New York State Registered Nurse License.

- Possess excellent communications skills, strong analytical, research, problem solving - Possess excellent presentation and writing skills Ability to communicate highly complex and technical matters clearly and succinctly - Demonstrated experience and competence in medical evaluation, fitness for duty evaluation, pre employment medical health assessment and medical testing - Demonstrated experience in supervising staff at varying levels of the organizational chart - Demonstrated ability to prioritize and manage multiple projects simultaneously.

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.

The City of New York is an inclusive equal opportunity employer committed to recruiting and retaining a diverse workforce and providing a work environment that is free from discrimination and harassment based upon any legally protected status or protected characteristic, including but not limited to an individual's sex, race, color, ethnicity, national origin, age, religion, disability, sexual orientation, veteran status, gender identity, or pregnancy.