What are the responsibilities and job description for the NURSE - RN position at SCO Family of Services?
Description-
- Perform nursing admission and discharge
- Adhere to medication safety practices and processes in accordance with state practice act, treatment plan, and relevant policy and procedures
- Fax all prescriptions to Chem Rx for new orders and renewals.
- Provide nurse assessment and triage when indicated
- Document all pertinent information on medical chart, logs, face sheet, etc.
- Maintain all health office records including immunization and physical records, charting, student weights, medication administration records, etc as required by DOH and other regulatory agencies.
- Bring laboratory reports to the attention of doctor for review and signature.
- Attend treatment, clinical and screening team meetings as appropriate, providing input as to student’s health and wellness needs and progress.
- Maintain an awareness of each student’s emotional and physical needs and refer her/him to other team member(s) to meet those needs when necessary.
- Participate in teaching students about healthy lifestyle, diet/nutrition, daily exercise
- Assess student readiness for medication self-administration and train accordingly
- Educate and work with families on the importance of medication compliance and safe administration
- Work with the inter-disciplinary team in the provision of all job duties.
- Support and participate in behavior management program.
Qualifications -
- Licensed R.N.
- NYS Driving License
- Acceptable clearance checks for State Central Register, Driver license and fingerprinting as required by the program.
- Compliance with health regulations for physical/mantoux testing.
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