Registered Nurse (RN) Residential - Full Time Evenings!

Hillside • City of Rochester, NY

1d • $35 - $44

About The Position

The Registered Nurse I – Residential delivers appropriate, quality health care services to youth in a residential setting. The nurse assesses illness, injury, and health-related or psychological concerns; develops and implements care plans; maintains medical records; and coordinates care with physicians, nurse practitioners, clinicians, guardians, families, and other team members. The role includes transcribing and carrying out medical orders, administering nursing care and medications, monitoring for adverse reactions, responding to emergencies with first aid and CPR, triaging health-related calls, and advocating for youth to receive appropriate health care.

The nurse oversees and supervises care provided by LPNs and other health office staff, and assesses, monitors, and provides care when physical restraint is needed while following regulatory requirements for restraint management and documentation. The role also includes educating staff and youth on child and adolescent health, disease prevention, and health improvement; following up on physical and psychiatric concerns; and complying with applicable laws, regulatory standards, treatment protocols, and Hillside policies, including HIPAA-related requirements.

The advertised schedule is 3:00 p.m.–11:30 p.m., with flexibility for either 32 or 40 hours per week and some flexibility regarding days of the week. The position requires an every-other-weekend rotation. Alternative schedules may be discussed. The posting states that per diem work is not being sought at this time.

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.
• Unrestricted, valid New York State driver’s license held for at least 1 year, a clean driving record, and minimum insurance coverage that meets 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, address concerns proactively, and communicate effectively with children, youth, and families about treatment, issues, and objectives.
• Accurate knowledge of regulatory and practice requirements and treatment protocols, with particular attention to HIPAA.
• High standards of ethical and professional conduct with youth and families.
• Proficiency with computer-based applications to complete work independently and enter or use data.
• Knowledge of agency and external-provider services and ability to maintain contacts needed to access care for clients.
• Commitment to quality and efficient, effective use of resources.
• Ability to work a variable schedule that includes evenings and weekends.
• Ability to meet the stated physical demands, including lifting and carrying requirements, manual dexterity, and occasional exposure to dust, fumes, gases, or chemicals.

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 ensuring continuity and quality.
• Accurately and efficiently transcribe medical orders and carry out prescribed treatment orders.
• Report significant findings to the appropriate medical provider and, when appropriate, the guardian, and carry out prescribed interventions.
• Support team members in carrying out care plans and ensure care is effective, timely, and team-based.
• Communicate respectfully, accurately, and clearly with team members and families, verbally and in writing.
• Administer nursing care for medically prescribed treatments.
• Administer medications safely and accurately according to New York State and agency guidelines; monitor for reactions or adverse effects and report medication side effects to the prescriber.
• Provide first aid and CPR in emergencies and coordinate care until EMS arrives or the youth is transported to an 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 ensure regulatory requirements for restraint management and documentation are followed.
• Maintain timely, accurate, detailed medical records and progress notes.
• Take responsibility for actions, independently complete commitments, and recognize and correct errors or omissions.
• Advocate for youth to establish appropriate health care.
• Consult with pediatricians and other health care team members about physical and psychiatric concerns, and implement follow-up care recommendations.
• Identify needs and educate staff and youth on topics relevant to child and adolescent health, including health education, disease prevention, and health improvement; monitor that care and follow-up needs are addressed.
• Follow applicable federal, state, and local statutes, regulatory standards, and Hillside policies, including standards and 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 and up to $7,500 for part-time RNs, based on experience.
• Competitive pay.
• Generous paid time off.
• Shift differentials of up to $6.50 per hour for evening, overnight, and weekend hours.
• Paid holidays.
• Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision coverage.
• Flexible spending account.
• 403(b) retirement savings plan with employer match.
• Employee Assistance Plan.

What This Job Offers

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