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Cayuga Centers

Registered Nurse (UC Program)

Cayuga Centers, New York, New York, us, 10261

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Posted Sunday, December 28, 2025 at 5:00 AM a Registered Nurse in NYC!

Location: New York, NY

Earn: $95,000/annually

Join our team to make a difference int he lives of children, youth and families in our community!

About Cayuga Centers Cayuga Centers is an accredited non-profit, human services agency dedicated to family support and preservation, trauma-informed care, and serving vulnerable populations with the most unique needs. Founded in 1852 in Auburn, NY, we have a long history of delivering high-quality and innovative services to individuals, children, youth, and families. We have 22 offices across 8 states and serve 17,000 individuals and families annually. Join us!

At Cayuga Centers, we embrace diversity, equity, inclusion, and belonging. We do this by taking a firm stance against hatred, inequality, bias, and injustice. We do this by providing our staff with the training, coaching, and resources necessary to grow and serve with cultural humility, acceptance, and understanding. We are responsive to the diverse needs of those we serve and staff, and are committed to ensuring that everyone feels respected, valued, and a sense of belonging.

Cayuga Centers is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate against any employee, prospective employee, or applicant based on race, color, creed, hair style/texture, religion, national origin, citizenship status, sex, sexual orientation, age, disability, military or veteran status, genetic information, or any other classification protected by applicable federal, state, and/or local laws.

About the Program and Registered Nurse Position Our Transitional Foster Care Program for Unaccompanied Children (UC) overseen by the Office of Refugee Resettlement (ORR), ensures the well‑being and safety of unaccompanied children (ages 0‑17) who cross the US Southern border without an adult. Unlike traditional congregate care settings, our approach involves placing unaccompanied children in foster homes while diligently searching for and assessing potential sponsors identified in the US. During their stay with us, we provide medical care, case management, engaging life skills classes, and essential mental health services.

Our RNs provide medical care required by the unaccompanied children we serve. We are looking for RNs who are passionate about helping this vulnerable populations and able to support a busy medical office. The role is crucial to the health & well‑being of our accompanied children who are trying to establish a new home in the U.S.

How you get to use your skills as a Registered Nurse

Assist with initial medical assessments

Perform vitals and point of care waived testing (i.e., urine pregnancy test, strep test, flu test, COVID test, glucose test)

Review immunization records, draw up and administer necessary immunizations

Update City Immunization Registry

Administer medications, track medication administration record as provided by the foster parent, and assist with required documentation for prescriptions

Act as an English‑Spanish translator for a medical provider

Work collaboratively with the Medical Provider, Case Manager, Clinician, Medical Assistant, and Skills Trainer to coordinate appropriate services for each youth

Administer and ready TB Tests to youth

Responsible for all medical reporting requirements, which include the government UC portal as well as the internal electronic medical record MEDENT

Required Experience for a Registered Nurse

NYS Registered Nurse

Experience working with youth

Strong communication and organizational skills

Ability to work effectively in a team context

Demonstrated ability to perform duties with minimal supervision and to exercise greater judgement

Physical Requirements a Registered Nurse

Word processing: Including responding to emails, composing letters, completing computerized documentation, being familiar with Excel, and the electronic medical record system, etc.: This involves sitting at a computer for several hours

Completing paperwork - such as copying, scanning, and faxing documentation

Must be able to lift up to 50 pounds

Schedule for a Registered Nurse: Exempt

Must be flexible to meet program needs

Holidays, weekends, and on‑call may be required

Why Cayuga Centers

Certified Great Place to Work ®

Council on Accreditation (COA) Accredited

Implement best practices and evidence‑based interventions

Committed to employee professional development and advancement

We embrace change, innovation, and opportunities

Our diverse workforce acts and leads with human sensitivity and respect

Large and growing national footprint

Benefits for a Registered Nurse

160 hours Vacation

10 Holidays, 3 Personal Days, Medical Appointment Time

Medical, dental, and vision insurance

Public Loan Forgiveness

Pet and Legal Insurance

Employee Assistance Program

FSA, Transit, and Parking savings accounts

Supplemental life insurance, critical illness, enhanced short‑term disability benefits

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