Children's Home of Poughkeepsie
Location
Poughkeepsie, New York
Salary
$40 - $42 / HOUR
The Registered Nurse is responsible for assessing medical needs, administering first aid, and managing the overall health and hygiene of children in the facility. This includes coordinating medical appointments, executing physician orders, and maintaining detailed medical records in compliance with ORR and OCFS policies.
Candidates must hold a valid RN/LPN license, a high school diploma, and First Aid/CPR certifications. A valid New York State Driver's License and prior nursing experience are required, with a preference for those with pediatric or psychiatric experience.
The staff nurse assumes those duties assigned in accordance with CHP, OCFS, and ORR policies and procedures, including but not limited to processing Treatment Authorization Requests through ORR’s medical insurance provider, maintaining community relationships with medical providers, maintenance of records, arranging and securing medical care for children, disease reporting requirements for care providers, immunizations for children, monitoring children's health needs, executing physicians orders, assisting children in preventive health care and personal hygiene, caring for sick children, and assessing medical needs. Essential Functions and Responsibilities: Conducts assessments, including: HIV risk assessments, intake assessments, and general first aid and triage activities. Routinely screens for: substance abuse, developmental health, mental health and physical body checks for abuse. Assesses children's physical condition and refers for treatment as needed. Administers first aid and routine sick-child care, and provides physician ordered care. Provides routine management and training regarding chronic conditions, such as diabetes and asthma. Provides training and health education including reproductive health education. Supports and manages the emotional/psychiatric needs of children. Establishes treatment goals for children, utilizing historical and current available information in collaboration with the multidisciplinary team. Arranges for, coordinates, or directly escorts children to and from medical appointments. Administers medications and executes physician’s orders. Assists in the maintenance of records and UC Portal documentation Ensures complete and timely completion of ORR Required Medical Forms Acts as liaison between the UC programs and ORR, local medical providers/any others pertinent to the program. Oversees the medical and health care services in the absence of the Lead Medical Coordinator.
Relevant experience working with children. Some psychiatric experience. Higher Education - AS or BSN in nursing The Children's Home of Poughkeepsie is an Equal Opportunity Employer. The Children's Home participates in E-Verify and will provide the federal government with your Form I-9 information to confirm that you are authorized to work in the U.S. If E-Verify cannot confirm that you are authorized to work, this employer is required to give you written instructions and an opportunity to contact Department of Homeland Security (DHS) or Social Security Administration (SSA) so you can begin to resolve the issue before the employer can take any action against you, including terminating your employment. Employers can only use E-Verify once you have accepted a job offer and completed the form I-9.
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