City of New York
THE SELECTED CANDIDATE WILL BE OFFERED A SALARY OF $,.00
The Administration for Children’s Services (ACS) protects and promotes the safety and well‑being of children and families through child welfare and juvenile justice services and community supports. ACS manages community‑based supports and foster care services and provides subsidized childcare vouchers. ACS child protection staff respond to allegations of child maltreatment. In juvenile justice, ACS oversees detention, placement and programs for youth in the community.
The Administration for Children’s Services (ACS) Office of Child and Family Health (OCFH) delivers direct medical services to children entering foster care and ensures that the physical and mental health care provided is comprehensive and appropriate. OCFH offers individualized case consultations and training to ACS and foster care agencies on a variety of health‑related topics. The office also conducts research and provides clinical expertise in developing health and mental health policies that support best case practice agency‑wide including Child Welfare Programs, Youth and Family Justice, and Child and Family Well‑Being.
The Pre‑Placement Medical Services Unit handles medical and health‑related tasks and services at the Nicholas Scoppetta Children’s Center (NSCC) and ACS’s Borough Offices. It completes physical intake exams for children entering foster care, provides direct primary care for a comprehensive range of symptoms and illnesses for children at the NSCC, and manages the day‑to‑day medical functions at the NSCC pre‑placement program and ACS’s borough office medical units (Bronx, Queens, and Brooklyn). It provides 24/7 coverage, completing physical assessments for all children entering foster care and direct primary care for a comprehensive range of symptoms and illnesses.
Responsibilities
Work overnight shifts at the NSCC (four ten‑hour shifts per week).
Ensure the overall direction of the Pre‑Placement Nursing unit by providing ongoing supervision, mentoring, and evaluation.
Coordinate nursing staff schedules and coverage for the assigned sites in the Division of Pre‑Placement Services.
Oversee time and leave for some nursing staff.
Administer tasks and standards and performance evaluations for assigned subordinate nurses.
Make nightly rounds, ensuring that workstations are covered at all times and document each shift, including nurse progress notes and assessments.
Oversee the maintenance of workstations, nursing supplies and equipment inventory by reviewing usage reports, identifying trends and anticipating needed supplies.
Help the unit appropriately assess the medical needs of each patient and establish an appropriate plan of care.
Plan of Care
Monitor staff to be sure they are appropriately administering medication and comply with storage procedures and controlled substance regulations by enforcing program, operational, and personnel policies and procedures.
Assist in developing policies, administrative procedures, and standards of nursing services and education.
Precept and train staff.
Participate in recruiting, selecting, and orienting staff.
Make rounds inquiring about the patient’s health and address any complaints or issues.
Coordinate and evaluate nursing service on the evening and night tours.
Educate patients and caretakers to ensure their understanding of medical conditions, medications, and self‑care skills.
Take measures to protect patient confidentiality.
Perform functions of staff nurse as needed, including but not limited to:
Perform triages on youth ages 0–22 years of age.
Administer medications.
Perform other relevant tasks as needed or requested by management.
Preferred Skills The selected candidate should have pediatrics experience, experience with foster care youth, and experience working with children with mental health, developmental, or behavioral needs.
To Apply
Please go to or for current NYC employees and search for Job ID #.
NO PHONE CALLS, FAXES, OR PERSONAL INQUIRES PERMITTED.
NOTE: ONLY THOSE CANDIDATES UNDER CONSIDERATION WILL BE CONTACTED.
Minimum Qualifications
A valid New York State License and current registration to practice as a Registered Professional Nurse. This license must be maintained for the duration of employment.
For Assignment Level I:
Three years of full‑time satisfactory experience as a Registered Nurse, two of which must have been in a supervisory capacity within a hospital or other appropriate setting.
For Assignment Level II:
Completed a Psychiatric Nurse Practitioner or equivalent program registered or approved by the New York State Education Department; or
Current certification as a Psychiatric Nurse Practitioner by a national certifying body recognized by the New York State Education Department.
Three years of full‑time satisfactory experience as a Registered Nurse, one of which must have been working in the capacity of Psychiatric Nurse Practitioner.
Public Service Loan Forgiveness As a prospective employee of the City of New York, you may be eligible for federal loan forgiveness programs and state repayment assistance programs. For more information, please visit the U.S. Department of Education’s website.
Residency Requirement 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.
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The Administration for Children’s Services (ACS) protects and promotes the safety and well‑being of children and families through child welfare and juvenile justice services and community supports. ACS manages community‑based supports and foster care services and provides subsidized childcare vouchers. ACS child protection staff respond to allegations of child maltreatment. In juvenile justice, ACS oversees detention, placement and programs for youth in the community.
The Administration for Children’s Services (ACS) Office of Child and Family Health (OCFH) delivers direct medical services to children entering foster care and ensures that the physical and mental health care provided is comprehensive and appropriate. OCFH offers individualized case consultations and training to ACS and foster care agencies on a variety of health‑related topics. The office also conducts research and provides clinical expertise in developing health and mental health policies that support best case practice agency‑wide including Child Welfare Programs, Youth and Family Justice, and Child and Family Well‑Being.
The Pre‑Placement Medical Services Unit handles medical and health‑related tasks and services at the Nicholas Scoppetta Children’s Center (NSCC) and ACS’s Borough Offices. It completes physical intake exams for children entering foster care, provides direct primary care for a comprehensive range of symptoms and illnesses for children at the NSCC, and manages the day‑to‑day medical functions at the NSCC pre‑placement program and ACS’s borough office medical units (Bronx, Queens, and Brooklyn). It provides 24/7 coverage, completing physical assessments for all children entering foster care and direct primary care for a comprehensive range of symptoms and illnesses.
Responsibilities
Work overnight shifts at the NSCC (four ten‑hour shifts per week).
Ensure the overall direction of the Pre‑Placement Nursing unit by providing ongoing supervision, mentoring, and evaluation.
Coordinate nursing staff schedules and coverage for the assigned sites in the Division of Pre‑Placement Services.
Oversee time and leave for some nursing staff.
Administer tasks and standards and performance evaluations for assigned subordinate nurses.
Make nightly rounds, ensuring that workstations are covered at all times and document each shift, including nurse progress notes and assessments.
Oversee the maintenance of workstations, nursing supplies and equipment inventory by reviewing usage reports, identifying trends and anticipating needed supplies.
Help the unit appropriately assess the medical needs of each patient and establish an appropriate plan of care.
Plan of Care
Monitor staff to be sure they are appropriately administering medication and comply with storage procedures and controlled substance regulations by enforcing program, operational, and personnel policies and procedures.
Assist in developing policies, administrative procedures, and standards of nursing services and education.
Precept and train staff.
Participate in recruiting, selecting, and orienting staff.
Make rounds inquiring about the patient’s health and address any complaints or issues.
Coordinate and evaluate nursing service on the evening and night tours.
Educate patients and caretakers to ensure their understanding of medical conditions, medications, and self‑care skills.
Take measures to protect patient confidentiality.
Perform functions of staff nurse as needed, including but not limited to:
Perform triages on youth ages 0–22 years of age.
Administer medications.
Perform other relevant tasks as needed or requested by management.
Preferred Skills The selected candidate should have pediatrics experience, experience with foster care youth, and experience working with children with mental health, developmental, or behavioral needs.
To Apply
Please go to or for current NYC employees and search for Job ID #.
NO PHONE CALLS, FAXES, OR PERSONAL INQUIRES PERMITTED.
NOTE: ONLY THOSE CANDIDATES UNDER CONSIDERATION WILL BE CONTACTED.
Minimum Qualifications
A valid New York State License and current registration to practice as a Registered Professional Nurse. This license must be maintained for the duration of employment.
For Assignment Level I:
Three years of full‑time satisfactory experience as a Registered Nurse, two of which must have been in a supervisory capacity within a hospital or other appropriate setting.
For Assignment Level II:
Completed a Psychiatric Nurse Practitioner or equivalent program registered or approved by the New York State Education Department; or
Current certification as a Psychiatric Nurse Practitioner by a national certifying body recognized by the New York State Education Department.
Three years of full‑time satisfactory experience as a Registered Nurse, one of which must have been working in the capacity of Psychiatric Nurse Practitioner.
Public Service Loan Forgiveness As a prospective employee of the City of New York, you may be eligible for federal loan forgiveness programs and state repayment assistance programs. For more information, please visit the U.S. Department of Education’s website.
Residency Requirement 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.
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