Hope House Program Nurse

Position/Title: Program Nurse – Half Time

Hope House on Crotona Park

Greenburger Center for Social and Criminal Justice, Inc.

Job Summary

The Program Nurse for Hope House on Crotona Park is a key member of our 16-person co-ed residential alternative to incarceration program, providing compassionate, trauma‑informed nursing support to adults with serious mental illness. This half time role focuses on health assessment, medication support, crisis prevention, health education and care coordination within a structured, therapeutic living environment.

Responsibilities

• • Conduct nursing assessments for new residents and provide ongoing health monitoring.
  • Support medication education, adherence, and coordination with prescribers and pharmacies.
  • Respond to resident health concerns and assist with crisis prevention and de‑escalation.
  • Provide health education on chronic conditions, harm reduction, wellness, and self‑care.
  • Coordinate medical appointments, referrals, and follow‑up care.
  • Maintain accurate documentation in accordance with program and regulatory standards.
  • Collaborate with clinical, residential, and legal partners to support resident stability and diversion goals.
  • Promote a safe, respectful, trauma‑informed environment for a co‑ed population.

Qualifications

• • RN license
  • Experience with serious mental illness, co‑occurring disorders, and justice‑involved populations preferred.
  • Strong communication, organization, and teamwork skills.
  • Commitment to trauma‑informed, person‑centered, and harm‑reduction practices.
  • Comfortable working in a residential setting and people with diverse and complex needs.

Salary 55,000

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