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Registered Nurse- Residential Programs (5275)

House of the Good Shepherd

Utica, NYFull-time$39.25/hrTracked 1mo agoSeen in employer's feed 3 days ago

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At a glance

Compensation
$39.25/hr
Location
Utica, NY
Schedule
Full-time
Work Authorization
Not specified

Requirements

Credentials this posting asks for.

New York State Licensure/Registration As A Professional Registered NurseCurrent CPR Certification

Job overview

House of the Good Shepherd is hiring a Registered Nurse- Residential Programs (5275). The Registered Nurse provides nursing services within the scope of licensure granted by the State of New York, adhering to agency-established job descriptions and policies. Responsibilities include performing admission assessments, participating in medication-related functions, assisting physicians with evaluations, and coordinating services with staff and families.

Key focus areas include Performs admission assessments on new clients with annual and “as needed” updates, Performs quarterly and “as needed” updates on children’s’ heights/weights/blood pressures, and Attends resident progress conferences as required.

Successful candidates bring Current New York State Licensure/Registration As A Professional Registered Nurse, Minimum 1-Year General Nursing Experience Or Experience With Children And/Or Emotionally Disturbed Individuals Or Pediatric Or Mental Health Nursing Experience, and Current CPR Certification. Important skills include Nursing Services, Admission Assessments, Medication Administration, Physician Assistance, Scheduling Health-Related Appointments, and Clinical Documentation.

Skills & qualifications

RequiredNice to have

Skills

Nursing ServicesAdmission AssessmentsMedication AdministrationPhysician AssistanceScheduling Health-Related AppointmentsClinical DocumentationFollowing Physician OrdersMedication ReviewsCase ConferencesService CoordinationChart ReviewsQA/QI ActivitiesInventory ManagementOn-Call ResponsibilitiesEmployee Health ScreeningsInfection ControlSupervisory ReliefDocumentation Review

Qualifications

New York State Licensure/Registration as a Professional Registered Nurse1 Year General Nursing Experience or Experience With Children and/or Emotionally Disturbed Individuals or Pediatric or Mental Health Nursing ExperienceCurrent CPR Certification

Full job description

Salary Range $39.25 - $39.25 Hourly

Position Type Full Time

Job Shift Any

Travel Percentage None

Description

$3,000 Sign on Bonus!!

This would be a rotating schedule as follows:

Week 1 - Variable evenings - 4,10-hour shifts

Week 2 - Sat/Sun - 12-hour shifts, variable eves to include 2, 8-hour shifts.

Basic Function/Overall Responsibilities: To provide nursing services within the scope of licensure granted by the State of New York in accordance with agency-established job description and policy and procedures.

Principal Assigned Responsibilities:

  • Performs admission assessments on new clients with annual and “as needed” updates.

  • Performs quarterly and “as needed” updates on children’s’ heights/weights/blood pressures.

  • Attends resident progress conferences as required.

  • Participates in medication-related functions which may include, but are not limited to, ordering, checking, logging in, distributing, and administering medications.

  • Assists HGS physicians (psychiatrist/pediatrician/nurse practitioner) with evaluation of children and follows-up on any orders resulting from such evaluations.

  • Participates in scheduling children’s; health-related appointments upon admission, annually, and “as needed”.

  • Documents appropriate information in clinical records.

  • Carriers out and follows-up on physicians’ orders.

  • Participates in medication reviews with physicians and case conferences as needed.

  • Coordinates services with other HGS staff members and families.

  • Ensures presence of appropriate data and documentation in clinical records via chart reviews.

  • Participates in departmental and agency-wide QA/QI activities.

  • Maintains supplies and equipment in accordance with established policy and procedures.

  • Attends regularly scheduled staff meetings.

  • Assumes “on-call” responsibilities in accordance with established policy and procedures.

  • Performs employee health screenings.

  • Follows established agency policy and procedure regarding Infections Control.

  • Assumes relief of nursing supervisor duties when assigned.

  • Review, revise, and co-sign documentation assessments completed by Licensed Practical Nurses.

  • Other tasks as requested by supervisor(s).

Qualifications

Education and Experience Requirements:

  • Current New York State licensure/registration as a Professional Registered Nurse;

  • Minimum 1-year general nursing experience; or

  • Experience with children and/or emotionally disturbed individuals; or

  • pediatric or mental health nursing experience.

  • Current CPR certification.

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