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 a Registered Nurses 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.
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1. A valid New York State Registered Nurse License.
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.