RN Charge Nurse I Full Time Day

Pay rates between $44-54/hour
(based on experience and shift differentials)

St. Margaret's Center , an affiliate of Center for Disability Services, is a pediatric and young adult 94-bed skilled nursing facility, located in Albany, NY. Founded in 1883, St. Margaret's Center is a skilled nursing facility serving medically fragile infants, children, and young adults on a single dedicated campus. We specialize in providing cutting-edge, long-term, 24-hour intensive medical care in a nurturing and home-like setting.

St. Margaret's Center is a place where infants, children and young adults can learn and grow despite any obstacle. We're focused on creating a full childhood experience for every resident, which includes activities, school, family, and friends in a warm atmosphere that feels like home. We see our patients as kids, not conditions.

What Makes St. Margaret's a Great Place to Work?

• Specialty Pediatric Facility: The only nursing facility in Albany serving babies, teenagers, and young adults.
• Smaller units - an average size unit is 16 residents.
• Higher staffing ratios
• Atmosphere focused on learning & growing.
• Playful environment
• All school aged children receive school services.
• Inclusion of all residents into the community for outings and schooling
• Competitive pay rate
• Evening, night, and weekend shift differentials
• In this role, you may be eligible to receive the New York State funded Health Care Worker Bonus!
  • Please visit: https://www.health.ny.gov/health_care/medicaid/providers/hwb_program to learn more.

To learn more about St. Margaret's Center, please check out our Virtual Tour: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=VK653y26h8U

Requirements for a RN: Registered Nurse:

• Current and valid NYS RN License
• Current and valid CPR Certification
• Must be 18 years old
• Must be able to lift a minimum of 50 pounds

Responsibilities for a RN: Registered Nurse:

• Provides direct care and treatment to individuals in assigned programs through a variety of nursing procedures.
• Assesses health care needs of individuals as required.
• Assess an individual who becomes ill, administers first aid for inquiries and coordinates follow-up.
• Keeps medical records current and complete in compliance with all regulations as they pertain to the program and works within the framework of the Nurse Practice Act.
• Collaborates regularly with team members, caregivers and other professionals as needed.
• Participates in training and development in accordance with agency policy.
• Monitors safety and infection control standards and adheres to standard safety practices and job, department and Center policies and procedures related to safety.
• Checks nursing equipment as indicated.
• Attends nursing/program meetings as scheduled.
• Documents all current health related information in nurse's notes and/or medical record.
• Assist with occupational health duties for staff.
• Communicates regularly with other service providers, program staff, administration, etc., re: changing medical issues.

Benefits for St. Margaret's Center Team Members:

As an affiliate of the Center for Disability Services, working at St. Margaret's Center provides the opportunity to become a part of our Mission. A career with us offers opportunities for those seeking meaningful, impactful, mission-driven work in addition to a rewarding work environment, and competitive benefits to include:

• Low-Cost Medical, Vision, and Dental Plans
• Paid Holidays, Bereavement Leave, and Jury Duty
• 401K Retirement Program
• Tuition Assistance
• Referral Bonus Program
• Employee Assistance Program
• Free Life Insurance
• Free Long Term Disability Insurance
• Career Development Program
• Staff Recognition Programs
• Wellness Program
• Supplemental, Voluntary Insurance Options: Disability, Life, Accident, Critical Illness and more

At The Center for Disability Services, we don't just accept difference - we celebrate it, support it, and thrive on it for the benefit of our employees and the people we support. We are proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer and do not discriminate against any protected class of job applicant or employee in our employment practices.