The Qualified Registered Nurse provides health and medical services to the resident’s at Elmcrest Children’s Center. As a member of the medical department, the registered nurse shares responsibility for ensuring the most effective provision of services to the children in our care. The schedule to work per diem/part time includes evenings 0500-0900PM and weekends 0700-1200PM or 0500-0900PM. We serve a dynamic population of youth who reside on our main campus, varying in age from 7-18 years. This position is rewarding in many areas including the appreciation our youth have for our dedicated medical staff. We rely on experienced, outgoing, and caring RN’s to provide the respectful and genuine care that our youth need.

Responsibilities:

• Direct patient care
• Provide assessments to youth with illness, injury, or health related concerns. Reports any significant findings to the appropriate provider.
• Transcribes all information accurately and efficiently and carries out orders for treatment as medically prescribed.
• Administer medication(s) safely, accurately, and per best practice, NYS and agency guidelines. Is attentive in monitoring for any adverse effects.
• Provide assessments, monitoring, and care to the youth in the event of a physical restraint per agency requirements for injuries
• Administer first aid during emergency situations and coordinate patient care until EMS arrives or the youth is transported to the emergency department
• Coordinate with members of the treatment team providers such as the MD, NP, Psychiatrists, Clinicians, as well as others as needed to ensure continuity and quality of care.
• Assure that the physical health needs of each youth are met in a timely and efficient manner
• Oversee care provided by the LPN during shift(s) when needed.
• Vaccine administration
• Phlebotomy
• Triage
• Clerical work
• Routine and acute care assessments
• Other duties as assigned per shift

• CPR Certified
• Current NYS License as a Registered Professional Nurse
• Pediatric experience preferred
• Experience in EHR systems and Microsoft