RN Administrator

ELMCREST CHILDRENS CENTER INC•City of Syracuse, NY

1d•Onsite

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.

Requirements

Graduated from an accredited school of professional nursing and licensed to practice as a nurse (RN) in the state of New York
Private Duty NYS Medicaid, NPI number and Provider ID (required)
High School Diploma or GED
Be knowledgeable in the medical regulations for OCFS, OPWDD, and OMH
Communicates problems involving personnel, medical staff, patients, to the appropriate management personnel
Must have proven ability to maintain professional conduct and confidentiality in the care of patients
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
Ability to lift 25 + pounds without assistance.
Ability to sit, squat, crouch and stand for elongated periods of time
Ability to lift arms over head in upward reaching motion.
Ability to walk up and downstairs up to several times per day.
Varying levels of travel as determined by departmental needs may be required with this position.

Nice To Haves

Pediatric Experience for 2 years preferred
College and experience preferred.

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
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