Job Overview of Registered Nurse-Per Diem

Under the supervision of The Chief Nurse, administers nursing care to a diverse multicultural injured, convalescent, or disabled pediatric/adult patients; safely administers specific medications to patients.

Flexible Schedule -As needed

Essential Duties of Registered Nurse-Per Diem

Key duties of this position include, but are not limited to, the following:

1. Understanding and supporting the agency’s mission & treatment philosophy:

• Treats all children, families and co-workers with respect & courtesy
• Demonstrates and models sensitivity to cultural background of children, families and co-workers
• Honors Sanctuary Commitments in all day to day activities

1. Provides nursing care to multiple pediatric residents

• Treats all children, families and co-workers with respect & courtesy
• Accurate Physical/Emotional Assessment of patients
• Documentation of nurse findings in electronic medical record (Omni)
• Communicates with treatment team and parents as needed
• Identifies potential health and safety risks and communicates immediately with Chief Nurse to resolve issues/concerns immediately

1. Documentation

• Documents nurse findings in electronic medical record (Omni)
• Documents medication administration in medication administration record
• Completes Staff injury report per Agency guidelines
• Provides input into the Daily Health Center report as requested
• Completes other documentation as requested

1. Collegiality/Teamwork

• Works effectively with others
• Flexible and accommodating in unplanned or crisis situations.
• Seeks and accepts help and direction when necessary
• Actively participates in team discussions; cooperates with work plans
• Works collaboratively with others on special projects as assigned

1. Safely manages all aspects of job responsibilities:

• Maintains a safe & hazard–free work area. Effectively monitors facilities & equipment for cleanliness and hazards. Informs Chief Nurse in timely manner.
• Identifies potential program risks and brings issues to the attention of the Chief Nurse in timely manner.

1. Attends non-mandatory Agency meetings/training as requested.
2. Supports overall strategic plan of the organization
3. Ability to adhere to our organization’s core values and commitments.

Essential Qualifications of Registered Nurse-Per Diem

Key qualifications include:

• Registered Nurse, New York State Registered Nurse. Basic Life Support (BLS) current certification.
• At least three (3) years clinical experience with pediatric nursing or primary care in mental health or pediatric health setting preferred. Residential experience preferred.
• Description of general skill set: Professional demeanor; Strong oral and written communication skills. Safe clinical nursing and medication administration experience. Experience and sensitivity to diverse multicultural nursing population.
• Specific skill set: Strong nursing clinical skills: physical/mental/emotional assessment skills of pediatric patients, including support of family. Experience with trauma preferred.
• Ability to adhere to our organization’s core values. Demonstrated emotional stability to cope with human suffering, emergencies, and other stressors.
• Background in Pediatric and Family Nursing; Community Health; Patient-Family Relations (Customer Relations) preferred.
• NYS Driver’s License
• Ability to access and utilize ADP app on smartphone or other device.

Physical/Travel Requirements of Registered Nurse Per Diem

Ability to carry out these motions:

• Reach
• Walk
• Climb Stairs
• Bend
• Candidates who are successfully hired, must participate in our Therapeutic Crisis Intervention training which concludes with a written and verbal test, and you will be evaluated on conducting a proper physical restraint.

The employee must be able to meet these requirements with or without a reasonable accommodation.

Disclaimer

Nothing in this job description restricts Andrus’ right to modify the duties/responsibilities of this job at any time, with or without advanced notice.

EEO Statement

Andrus is an equal opportunity employer.