Nurse-RN- Youth Residential Services (5934)

$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.