Nurse-RN- Youth Residential Services (5934)

Salary Range $39.25 - $39.25 Hourly

Position Type Full Time

Job Shift Any

Travel Percentage None

Description

$3,000 Sign on Bonus!!

Rotating Schedule:

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.