Nurse - Registered Nurse, Residential (Per Diem) (25481)

Northern Rivers Family of Services•Albany, NY

10d•$40 - $40•Onsite

About The Position

As a Registered Nurse, you will provide nursing care and services to a youth and adolescent population with emotional, behavioral and physical needs using the nursing process (assessing, diagnosing, planning, implementing, and evaluating).

Requirements

RN Licensed in New York State
CPR Certification required.
Must pass physical.
Must be able to complete TCI training.

Nice To Haves

1-2 years’ experience preferred
Experience working with youth and adolescent population desired

Responsibilities

Complete the nursing assessment, evaluation and treatment plan of care for the physical and behavioral/emotional health of the residents
Case management of outside provider visits (medical and dental) including annual assessments
Review lab and test results, reporting critical values to providers
Medication management including ordering medications and obtaining prior authorizations
Dispense medications; report/discuss observed side effects or other concerns with consulting psychiatrist
Provide client and family education regarding medications and treatments
Collaborate with our staff regarding concerns and behaviors
Communicate with medical director/providers regarding changes in client’s health/behavior
Participate in Interdisciplinary Medication Review meetings
Nursing and medical documentation using EHR
Provide training to residential counselor staff regarding reporting/recording of observed behaviors and possible side effects relating to medications
Update discharge planning needs
Participate when assigned in agency committees
Other duties as assigned within scope of practice and based on agency needs