Registered Nurse (RN)

The William George Agency for Childrens Serv•Freeville, NY

3d•$80,000 - $90,000•Onsite

About The Position

The Registered Nurse provides comprehensive, high-quality, trauma-informed nursing care to youth at The William George Agency and manages medication services in a safe, compliant, nurse-led manner. In accordance with the New York State Office of the Professions' Registered Nurse scope of practice and Article 29-I VFCA Health Facility guidelines, the role includes preparing, administering, reconciling, documenting, monitoring, and controlling inventory for medications, including controlled substances. The nurse provides routine, chronic, and urgent health services; promotes health education and infection prevention; maintains regulatory compliance and sound clinical documentation; and collaborates with interdisciplinary teams to support the health, safety, and well-being of youth in a residential treatment setting. The William George Agency is a private, not-for-profit residential treatment center on a 650-acre campus in New York's Finger Lakes Region. Licensed by the New York State Office of Children and Family Services, it serves male and female youth ages 12 to 21 and their families. The position is in the Medical Clinic and is responsible to the Nursing Supervisor(s) and Medical Director.

Requirements

Current New York State Registered Nurse license; a copy is required upon hire.
Valid New York State driver's license; a copy is required upon hire.
Yearly physical, required within one month of hire.
CPR and First Aid certification from the American Red Cross or equivalent.
Ability to work with a diverse population with varied cultural, socioeconomic, developmental, and sexual identities, and willingness to establish supportive relationships that acknowledge individual identities and encourage personal growth.
Successfully complete all required background checks, including the New York State Statewide Central Register of Child Abuse and Maltreatment; Multi-State Sex Offender Registry; New York State Division of Criminal Justice Services fingerprinting; New York State Justice Center Staff Exclusion List; New York State Office of the Medicaid Inspector General Medicaid Exclusion List; applicable out-of-state child abuse register inquiries for states of residence within the past five years; New York State License Event Notification Service; Office of Inspector General; and New York State professional license check.
Successfully complete Therapeutic Crisis Intervention (TCI).
Work 2:00 p.m. to 10:00 p.m., Monday through Friday, with flexibility to meet program needs, including rotating weekend coverage and on-call responsibilities.
Able to lift 25 pounds, assist with medical equipment, and move across campus buildings.
Wear personal protective equipment and follow agency protocols during illness outbreaks or isolation procedures.

Nice To Haves

Experience with adolescent populations.
Knowledge of Office of Children and Family Services and Article 29-I VFCA Health Facility regulations.

Responsibilities

Maintain a courteous, respectful, and professional demeanor when interacting with residents, agency staff, nursing and medical personnel, healthcare providers, hospitals, parents, and other professionals involved in resident care.
Conduct medical assessments, including 24-hour screenings, intake evaluations, and HIV risk assessments in accordance with regulatory guidelines.
Conduct triage; provide first aid and blood draws; manage chronic conditions such as asthma and diabetes; and provide reproductive health education.
Administer and reconcile prescribed medications in accordance with New York State and Article 29-I regulations, using blister packs, strip packaging, EMAR, and tracking logs.
Maintain compliance with immunization schedules and vaccine storage protocols, including daily temperature logs and Vaccine Information Statements documentation.
Accurately and promptly document services in the Welligent Electronic Health Record, including medical appointments, session notes, and medication administration.
Maintain compliant recordkeeping, medical safety plans, clinic logs, and discharge and travel medication packaging.
Collaborate with physicians, nurse practitioners, behavioral clinicians, and residential staff to establish and monitor youth treatment goals.
Coordinate transportation and accompany youth to on- or off-campus appointments as needed.
Provide trauma-informed education to youth on hygiene, chronic illness management, and safe health practices.
Support staff education on OSHA, infection control, seizure protocols, and medication protocols as needed.
Maintain clinic cleanliness, secure medication storage, and supply inventory.
Follow protocols for off-campus referrals, incident follow-up, and post-operative care.
Participate in internal audits, quality improvement, and safety initiatives.
Rotate on-call cell phone coverage to support after-hours needs and record and report after-hours contacts according to agency protocol.
Support staff training related to medical procedures and medication protocols.
Attend nursing, administrative, and agency-wide meetings as requested to support clinic and agency needs.
Assist with staff physical examinations, including blood pressure, height, weight, and BMI, and maintain written clinic and personnel records.
Perform other duties as assigned by the Medical Director, Nursing Supervisor, or Assistant Nursing Supervisor.
Adhere to agency safety standards, practices, policies, rules, regulations, and philosophy, as well as New York State Office of Children and Family Services requirements.