Registered Nurse - Evening Shift
Company: The William George Agency For Children's Services
Location: Freeville
Posted on: May 8, 2024
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Job Description:
*HUMAN RESOURCES**JOB DESCRIPTION**Staff RN - EVENING SHIFT
Starting Wage $80,000-$90,000/yr**MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:** Current
NYS Registration for RN (copy required upon initial hire date)*
Valid New York State Drivers License (copy required upon initial
hire date)* Yearly Physical (required within 1 month of initial
hire date)*PREFERRED:** Experience with adolescents*HOURS:** 40
hour work week; 3pm-11pm; M-F; flexible to meet the needs of the
program.*POSITION OBJECTIVES:** To provide high quality nursing
care and health education to the residents of The William George
Agency.* To provide continuing education to staff concerning OSHA
regulations.* To oversee medication administration in the
cottages.* To develop health/safety related issues of the residents
and staff.* To participate in development of health care policy for
The William George Agency.* To oversee the Hepatitis B vaccine
program for staff.*DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:** Assist the
Medical Director and Nursing Supervisor in timely review of
policies, procedures and protocolsfor medical and nursing care at
the clinic.* Maintain documentation in a medical record for each
child at The William George Agency in accordancewith established
practices and NYS OCFS regulations.* Conduct appropriate medical
and health examinations as directed by Medical Director or
stipulated byNYS OCFS regulations.* Provide appropriate nursing and
medical care to the children who have health related complaints
andmake appropriate referrals as necessary.* Ensure that Cottage
Director and Manager are informed of the health needs of each child
in their care.Attend cottage meetings to discuss health care issues
as needed or at request of Cottage Director orManager.* Directly
supervise and maintain medication logs prescribed by the physician
and psychiatrists in accordance with established medical practices
and NYS OCFS regulations.* Conduct medication classes for cottage
staff to include: *The 5 rights of medication administration**
Correct documentation/charting of medication administration*
Familiarize CCW with side effects of specific medications* Review
injury/illness protocols* Correct protocol and documentation of
medication errors* Maintain communication with Cottage
Manager/Director* Attend 30 day treatment meeting, planning
conferences and cottage meetings as possible. Prepare written
health summaries as needed.* Conduct OSHA classes on blood borne
pathogens for staff as needed and maintain written records.* Offer
Hepatitis B Vaccine program, including education of staff and
administration of vaccine; maintainwritten records of
administration or declination of Hepatitis B Vaccine.* Assist in
staff physical exams to include BP, PPD and maintain written
records for medical clinic/personnel.* Perform tasks as assigned by
supervising nurse to insure optimum functioning of the clinic.These
tasks include, but are not limited to:* *Maintaining inventory of
medical supplies/equipment** Ordering supplies/equipment as needed*
Routine housekeeping duties to maintain building* Submitting repair
orders and requisitions for supplies as needed* Scheduling of
residents/staff to see physician as needed* Scheduling off-campus
appointments for dental visits* Scheduling/transporting residents
to medical trips as ordered by physician. Staff nurse must use WGA
vehicle (except for special circumstances).* Provide health related
counseling and education to residents* Monitor children at meals
and in school for medication administration and health
assessments.* Draw blood work as ordered by physician using
standard medical practices and OSHA guidelines.* Procure, maintain
and update immunization records for each resident at The William
George Agency.* Following standard orders, assess and treat medical
conditions as needed, making proper referrals.* Staff nurses will
be available to AOD via Agency issued cell phone 24 hours/day. Cell
phone call will rotate among staff. Written record will be kept of
calls and transcribed to medical charts in a timely fashion.*
Perform other duties as assigned by the Medical Director or Nursing
Supervisor.* Responsible for adhering to and performing all duties
in accordance with every safety standard, practice and policy of
The William George Agency. This includes, but is not limited to,
review of The William George Agency's Safety Policy and attending
all required safety related training.* Adhere to all rules,
regulations, policies and philosophy of The William George Agency
and the New YorkOffice of Children and Family Services.*POSITION
LEVEL:* Responsible to the Medical Director and Supervising
Nurse.Job Type: Full-timePay: $80,000.00 - $90,000.00 per
yearBenefits:* 401(k)* 401(k) matching* Dental insurance*
Disability insurance* Employee assistance program* Flexible
spending account* Free parking* Health insurance* Life insurance*
Paid sick time* Paid time off* Referral program* Vision
insuranceMedical specialties:* Pediatrics* Primary CarePhysical
setting:* SchoolSupplemental schedule:* On callExperience:*
Nursing: 1 year (Required)License/Certification:* RN License
(Required)* NYS Driver's License (Required)Work Location: In
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