Registered Nurse/Clinical Consultant
Buffalo Urban League•Buffalo, NY
•$50 - $60•Onsite
About The Position
The Clinical Consultant – Nursing provides clinical consultation, supervision, and oversight of nursing services delivered under Article 29-I. This role ensures that nursing services are medically appropriate, compliant, and responsive to the health needs of children in foster care.
Requirements
- Registered Nurse (RN)
- Minimum of 2–3 years of clinical nursing experience
- Successful completion of all required background checks: New York Statewide Central Register of Child Abuse and Maltreatment (NYS SCR), New York State Sex Offender Registry (SOR), New York State Division of Criminal Justice Services Fingerprinting (DCJS Fingerprinting), Justice Center Staff Exclusion List (SEL), Office of the Medicaid Inspector General Exclusion List (OMIG)
- Current CPR, First Aid, and Basic Life Support certification
- Mandated Reporter Training
- Valid NYS Driver’s License (if required for role)
- Must be at least 21 years of age
- Compliance with NYSED and all applicable regulations
Nice To Haves
- Experience in Pediatric, community health, or foster care settings preferred
- Experience in supervision or staff support preferred
Responsibilities
- Provide supervision and consultation to nursing staff (RN, LPN)
- Ensure appropriate nursing coverage and accessibility, including on-call support
- Oversee nursing assessments, triage, and care coordination
- Support development and monitoring of Individualized Person-Centered Treatment Plans
- Ensure continuity of care following: Medical appointments, Hospitalizations, Emergencies
- Provide consultation on medication and reconciliation
- Ensure compliance with safe medication practices
- Monitor chronic and acute health conditions
- Review health records and documentation
- Assist in establishing treatment goals
- Provide recommendations regarding medical care and service needs
- Ensure compliance with: DOH OCFS Medicaid requirements
- Monitor infection control practices and clinical protocols
- Participate in audits and quality improvement activities
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Part-time
Career Level
Mid Level
