What are the responsibilities and job description for the Residential Registered Nurse position at CFS?
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
- Additional responsibilities as necessary
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
CMS Mandate requires that all employees at Child & Family Services must be fully vaccinated against the COVID-19 virus by the date of hire.
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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.
