Facility

Bronx Zoo

Closing Date

Description

Department: Human Health Services
Title: Registered Nurse, Per-Diem
Employment Type: Per Diem
Status: Non-Exempt
Grade Level: Hourly
Pay Range: $36
Reports To: Manager of Human Health Services
Schedule: Weekends and some week days.
Hours: 9:30 a.m. – 5:30 p.m. depending on the day. Evening hours during the months of October, November, and December.

About Wildlife Conservation Society (WCS):
WCS stands for wildlife and wild places. As the world’s premier wildlife conservation organization, WCS has a long track record of achieving innovative, impactful results at scale. We run field programs spanning 60 countries and the entire ocean. We build on a unique foundation: Our reach is global; we discover through best-in-class science; we protect through work on the ground with local and indigenous people; we inspire through our world-class zoos, aquarium, and education programs; and we leverage our resources through partnerships and powerful policy influence. Our more than 4,000 diverse, passionately committed team members in New York City and around the world work collectively to achieve our conservation mission.

Position Summary
RNs will provide some Occupational Health Services: including TB testing, immunizations and venipuncture. They will also provide care for illnesses and injuries of visitors and employees in the park.

Responsibilities
Responsibilities include but are not limited to:
Some Occupational Health including TB testing, immunizations and venipuncture
Care for illnesses/injuries of visitors and employees at the Bronx Zoo
Document encounter notes on the appropriate forms
Drive golf cart around the park as needed to get to injured/ill visitors/employees
Perform other duties as assigned.

Education and Pre-requisites

Qualifications
Currently registered as a Professional Registered Nurse (RN) in NYS (BSN preferred)
Must hold a valid Driver’s License and maintain a clean driving record
BLS Certification in CPR/AED
Must feel comfortable working alone after training
Preference for experience in Urgent Care or Ambulatory Care setting
Must be able to work a minimum of 2 shifts/days per month
Location
Bronx Zoo
WCS is an equal opportunity employer, and the organization complies with all employment and labor laws and regulations that prohibit discrimination in hiring and ensures that candidates from all backgrounds are fairly and consistently considered during the recruitment process. We are dedicated to hiring and engaging a diverse workforce. We are committed to cultivating an inclusive work environment and look for future team members who share that same value. The organization provides equal employment opportunities for all qualified candidates. The organization does not discriminate for employment based on gender, race/ethnicity, religion, color, national origin, sex, age, disability, marital status, sexual orientation, citizenship status, genetic information or any other covered status or characteristic protected by applicable laws and regulations.

It is everyone’s responsibility to ensure that we do not tolerate discrimination or harassment based upon a person’s membership in one of these protected categories in areas such as recruitment, selection, job assignment, supervision, training, promotions, job grading, transfers, termination, compensation, benefits, educational opportunities, WCS sponsored recreational activities and facilities.

Note that the salary offer will reflect the selected candidate’s individual experiences, skills and qualifications, internal equity, work location and country of work.

Compensation and benefits

Salary :$36 per hour

Application instructions

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