Nurse-RN- Youth Residential Services

The House of The Good Shepherd•Utica, NY

3d•$39 - $39•Onsite

About The Position

This is a Full Time Registered Nurse position within Youth Residential Services. The role involves providing comprehensive nursing services in accordance with New York State licensure, agency policies, and procedures. The nurse will be responsible for client assessments, medication management, coordination of health-related appointments, documentation, and participating in quality assurance activities. The position also includes on-call responsibilities and employee health screenings.

Requirements

Current New York State licensure/registration as a Professional Registered Nurse
Minimum 1-year general nursing experience
Experience with children and/or emotionally disturbed individuals
Pediatric or mental health nursing experience
Current CPR certification

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.
Carries 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).