Registered Nurse-Residential Programs
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Registered Nurse-Residential Programs

Job Details

Job Location

Champlin Ave - Utica, NY

Position Type

Full Time

Salary Range

$39.25 - $39.25 Hourly

Travel Percentage

None

Job Shift

Any

Description

$3,000 Sign on Bonus!!

This would be a rotating schedule as follows:

12-hour shifts on Saturday and Sunday from 8 am-8 pm; Monday-Wednesday off and then 2, 8-hour shifts on Thursday and Friday.

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.