Villa of Hope·Rochester, New York
The Registered Nurse conducts general assessments and evaluations for sick or injured youth within a group home setting. They manage patient care through interdisciplinary collaboration, medication administration, and the supervision of unlicensed staff.
Job title: Registered Nurse
82 $32.00 - $38.30 (commensurate with education and experience)
Flsa status: Non-Exempt
Department/Program: OMH Group Home/Medical Services
Supervisor: Senior Director of Nursing and Inpatient Services
Under the general direction of the Senior Director of Nursing, the Registered Nurse will conduct general assessments as well as an evaluation for sick/injured clients at the designated programs.
This Program Nurse case manages the youth in their care working with all disciplines to promote positive medical outcomes.
Additionally, the nurse will participate in any orientation for new hires and provide observations for the undergraduate and graduate nursing students in the area.
The nurse will demonstrate and be accountable to the Agencies Mission, Vision, Values, Guiding Principles and Strategic Plan.
The nurse will be cross-trained to collaborate with the residential nursing department.
Exercises full compliance with the Agency’s Code of Conduct, all Agency Policies and Procedures.
Maintains confidentiality and security for all client and staff related materials and/or records.
Is compliant with all Office of Mental Health (OMH) adolescent group home regulations
Performs duties as required regarding child’s health e.g. vital signs, lab work and/or medication administration.
Triages and assesses client injuries and/or illnesses and communicates to medical and psychiatric on call providers.
Attends intake and treatment team meetings in their program.
Performs training, supervision and maintains a record of unlicensed staff medication administration
Prepares client’s monthly med sheet for the pharmacy.
Maintains the medication administration record
Completes nursing progress notes per OMH regulation
Supplies program and client data and statistics to the Director of Health Service as requested.
Prepares medical discharge summaries.
Prepares home visit medications weekly.
Performs nursing assessments and obtains the appropriate consents for students.
Provides health education and health counseling to students and families.
Administers and supervises medication administration by following MD orders.
Provides mandated screenings and immunization monitoring.
Inspects weekly or monthly medical supplies of program depending on program needs.
Transport clients as needed for medical appointments and medical/psychiatric needs
• Full-time position as the primary nurse at the Tuckahoe Group home, some holidays and weekends.
• 2 years’ nursing experience working with adolescent and/or mental health clients required
Skills: CPR/First Aid, BLS Certified
Standing/Walking: Standing and walking is required for the majority of time spent on campus. Nurses must be able to walk around campus throughout shift (including hills, stairs, and inclement weather conditions)
Lifting: Regular lifting of medical supplies, medications, patient supplies, and patient charts, all weighing up to twenty pounds is required.
Bending: Bending is required when administering patient care. One must be able to bend to touch the floor to remove environmental hazards.
Kneeling: Squatting is required when operating medical equipment and performing aspects of patient care, such as CPR
Leading Self
Character and Courage (Integrity and Trust) 1. Do the right thing, because it is the right thing, even when no one is looking. Truth to Power.
Customer Focus 1. Build positive relationships through communication and collaborative problem solving.
Commitment to Diversity, Inclusion, Justice and Equity 1. Believe in the dignity and humanity of all people to reach their full potential.
Candidates must hold a NYS Registered Nurse License and an Associate's Degree in Nursing, with a Bachelor's degree preferred. A minimum of 2 years of nursing experience working with adolescent or mental health clients is required.
Market context
In New York, nursing roles like LPN positions are commonly driven by ongoing staffing needs in hospitals, long-term care, and behavioral health settings. Competition can be stronger for roles that prefer mental health, alcoholism, or chemical addiction experience, so a valid New York State LPN license and accredited nursing education matter. Review the AI-summarized requirements and benefits on this platform to save research time, then tailor your application to highlight any relevant behavioral health experience.
