RN Administrator

Elmcrest Children's Center • Syracuse, NY

117d • $74,000 - $83,200

About The Position

The Registered Nurse Administrator has the responsibility of meeting the medical needs of the children of Casey's Place. The Registered Nurse Administrator will collaborate with guests' parents, and admin team, to provide the optimum environment for all children at Casey's Place. This full time 35hr a week is scheduled in a manner to best meet the medical demands of the program.

Requirements

• Graduated from an accredited school of professional nursing and licensed to practice as a nurse (RN) in the state of New York
• Pediatric Experience for 2 years preferred
• Private Duty NYS Medicaid, NPI number and Provider ID (preferred)
• Experience with EHRs and other database, ordering and tracking systems
• Experience with scheduling and supervision of medical staff
• Excellent written and verbal communication
• CPR Certified

Responsibilities

• Clinical oversight, and supervision of Nurses on-site and contracted Medicaid nurses for Medically Fragile program
• Oversight of the Medically Fragile Respite program; obtain prior approvals, assign RNs to medical guests on medical weekends, develop doctor orders/nursing care plans and ensure doctor's signature(s) on care plans
• Attend intake meetings and complete admission packets for guests
• Develop and update Individualized Plan of Protection (IPOP), every 6 months (or as needed) for all guests
• Develop and update Medication Administration Record (MAR), yearly (or as needed) for all guests
• Update dietary considerations for guests; post for staff
• Obtain and manage doctors' orders for medications
• Provide training for DSPs and medication certified staff as needed; core medical, medication certification, mechanical lift training, yearly re-certifications
• Conduct weekly medical equipment checks (Hoyer lifts, AED machine)
• Maintain medical supplies inventory
• On-call bi-weekly (monetary stipend)
• Maintain a current and on-going knowledge of pediatric health issues and practices through medical literature, in-services, workshops, etc.
• Construct and revise policies and procedures to promote the safe and effective delivery of health care services to the children of Casey's Place
• Be onsite for overnight respite admissions
• Other Duties as Assigned

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Industry: Nursing and Residential Care Facilities
• Education Level: Bachelor's degree