Registered Nurse (RN) Residential - Full Time Evenings!

Hillside Childrens Center • Rochester, NY

19h

About The Position

The Registered Nurse I – Residential delivers appropriate, quality health care services to youth in a residential setting. The role includes assessing health concerns, developing and implementing care plans, administering treatment and medication, coordinating with health care providers and the multidisciplinary team, and maintaining accurate medical records. The nurse also advocates for youth, provides health education, oversees care delivered by LPNs and other health office staff, and follows applicable regulatory requirements and agency policies.

The position is scheduled for 3:00 p.m.–11:30 p.m. and offers flexibility to work 32 or 40 hours per week and on different days of the week. The nurse must work an every-other-weekend rotation. The posting says an alternative schedule may be discussed and that per diem work is not being sought for this opening. The listed pay range is $35.00–$43.50 per hour, based on experience; these rates may include a regional or department premium. A separate per diem flat rate is listed as $37.00 per hour.

Requirements

• Successful completion of an accredited associate or bachelor’s degree nursing program.
• At least 1 year of related work experience.
• Active, unrestricted RN license in New York State.
• Valid, unrestricted New York State driver’s license held for at least 1 year, a clean driving record, and minimum insurance coverage meeting agency standards.
• Basic Life Support (BLS) training within 60 days of hire and annual recertification.
• Ability to recognize current and emerging health needs of children and youth and address them proactively.
• Ability to communicate effectively with children, youth, and families to support understanding of treatment, health issues, and objectives.
• Accurate knowledge of applicable regulatory and practice requirements and treatment protocols, with particular attention to HIPAA.
• Ethical and professional conduct toward youth and families.
• Proficiency with computer-based applications to complete work and enter and use data independently.
• Knowledge of agency and external provider services, and ability to maintain contacts to access care efficiently.
• Commitment to quality and efficient, effective use of resources.
• Ability to work a variable schedule that includes evenings and weekends.
• Ability to meet the role’s physical demands, including lifting up to 50 pounds weekly and carrying up to 55 pounds weekly, along with the other physical demands described in the posting.
• Ability to use required protective equipment, including closed-toe shoes, protective shields, universal-precaution PPE, and gloves for toileting and food preparation.

Responsibilities

• Assess clients with illness, injury, or health-related or psychological concerns; develop and implement care plans; and maintain medical records.
• Coordinate with treatment team providers, including physicians, nurse practitioners, and clinicians, to assess, plan, implement, and evaluate care while maintaining continuity and quality.
• Accurately transcribe medical orders and carry out prescribed treatment orders.
• Report significant findings to appropriate medical providers and, when appropriate, guardians, and carry out prescribed interventions.
• Support team members in delivering care plans effectively, promptly, and collaboratively.
• Communicate respectfully, accurately, and clearly with team members and families in verbal and written form.
• Administer nursing care and prescribed treatments.
• Administer medication safely and accurately in accordance with New York State and agency guidelines; monitor for reactions or adverse side effects and report them to the prescriber.
• Provide first aid and CPR during emergencies and coordinate care until EMS arrives or the youth is transported to a hospital emergency department.
• Triage phone calls about clients’ health-related concerns.
• Oversee and supervise care provided by LPNs and other health office staff.
• Assess, monitor, and care for youth when physical restraint is needed, and comply with regulatory requirements for managing and documenting restraint.
• Maintain timely, accurate, detailed documentation and progress notes in patient medical records.
• Complete commitments independently, take responsibility for actions, and identify and correct errors or omissions.
• Advocate for youth to establish appropriate health care and consult with pediatricians or other health care team members about physical and psychiatric concerns.
• Implement follow-up care recommendations and monitor that care and follow-up needs are addressed.
• Provide staff and youth with education on relevant child and adolescent health topics, including health education, disease prevention, and health improvement programs.
• Follow applicable federal, state, and local statutes, regulatory standards, and Hillside policies, including requirements associated with OMH, OCFS, COA, and NYSED.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Benefits

• Sign-on bonus of up to $15,000 for full-time RNs, based on experience.
• Competitive pay and benefits.
• Generous paid time off.
• Shift differentials of up to $6.50 per hour for evening, overnight, and weekend hours.
• Flexible set schedules.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Education Level: Associate degree