Residential Registered Nurse (Per Diem Shifts)

Description

Position Summary :

The Residential RN is responsible for monitoring the physical and mental health of our residents and implementing medical procedures.

Major Responsibilities / Activities / Tasks

Work with Pediatrician / Psychiatrist / Psychiatric Nurse Practitioner to address health care concerns

Treat all minor illnesses; provide emergency first aid when necessary and notify Physician of all acute illnesses and emergencies requiring immediate medical attention

Arrange clinic appointments for Pediatrician and all medical referrals including intake, annual and discharge physical and dental examinations for each resident

Inform Nursing Supervisor, Residential Treatment Facility Medical Director and Pediatrician of results of all clinic visits

Monitor and complete all ongoing medical charts and immunization records in a timely fashion

Complete necessary medical reports for outside agencies or schools

Implement prescribed orders for treatment, medication and referral; administer all prescription medications for residents; which includes maintaining daily documentation of all medication administration records

Support living unit staff as required

Actively participate in Therapeutic Crisis Intervention training and updates, and implement lower level techniques effectively and appropriately

Uses physical intervention appropriately and safely

Writes event reports correctly and in a timely manner

Minimum Requirements :

Registered Nursing Degree from a recognized accredited school of nursing

Must be registered and licensed in NY State as an RN

Ability to relate well to children and other staff members

Possess a valid New York State Driver’s License and continued automobile insurance

Ability to deescalate and manage difficult behaviors of children

Ability to initiate or participate in physical interventions when necessary

Competitive Pay Rate of $36 per hour based on experience

Schedule : Per diem, days 6AM to 6 : 30PM; overnights 6PM to 6 : 30AM; weekends and holidays

CFS offers full-time employees the below benefits to support our employees and their families and help to create a healthy work environment.

Paid Time Off (PTO) –20 PTO Days (25 Days After Five Years of Employment)–14 Paid Holidays (includes 2 flex holidays)– Bereavement : Four Paid Days– Paid Jury Duty

Employer Paid Life Insurance

Medical, Two Plan Options

Dental, Two Plan Options

Vision Insurance

Wellness Program and Incentives

Health Savings Account (HSA) and Quarterly Employer-Contributions

Healthcare Flexible Spending Account (FSA)

Dependent Care FSA Retirement

Employee Referral Bonus

Qualifying Employer for Public Service Student Loan Forgiveness Program (PSLF)

403(b) Right Away and Employer-Contributions After Two Years

CFS Diversity Statement : Within our agency and in the communities that we serve, C&FS is committed to diversity and inclusion with race equity at the center. Every day we work to promote safety, health, and wellness. We will not stop until Black, indigenous and people of color are free from racism and experience peace, prosperity and well-being.

Child & Family Services is an Equal Opportunity Employer : Child & Family Services provides equal employment opportunities (EEO) to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, veteran or familial status, or genetics. In addition to federal law requirements, Child & Family Services complies with applicable state and local laws governing nondiscrimination in employment. This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including recruiting, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer leaves of absence, compensation, and training.

Equal Opportunity Employer

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