RN Administrator

The Registered Nurse Administrator has the responsibility of meeting the medical needs of the children of Casey’s Place.  The Registered Nurse Administrator will collaborate with guests’ parents, and admin team, to provide the optimum environment for all children at Casey’s Place. 

Responsibilities: 

• Clinical oversight, and supervision of Nurses on-site and contracted Medicaid nurses for Medically Fragile program 

• Oversight of the Medically Fragile Respite program; obtain prior approvals, assign RNs to medical guests on medical weekends, develop doctor orders/nursing care plans and ensure doctor’s signature(s) on care plans 

• Attend intake meetings and complete admission packets for guests 

• Develop and update Individualized Plan of Protection (IPOP), every 6 months (or as needed) for all guests 

• Develop and update Medication Administration Record (MAR), yearly (or as needed) for all guests 

• Update dietary considerations for guests; post for staff 

• Obtain and manage doctors’ orders for medications 

• Provide training for DSPs and medication certified staff as needed; core medical, medication certification, mechanical lift training, yearly re-certifications. 

• Conduct weekly medical equipment checks (Hoyer lifts, AED machine) 

• Maintain medical supplies inventory 

• On-call 

• Maintain a current and on-going knowledge of pediatric health issues and practices through medical literature, in-services, workshops, etc.  

• Construct and revise policies and procedures to promote the safe and effective delivery of health care services to the children of Casey’s Place 

• Be onsite for overnight respite admissions  

• Other Duties as Assigned: Please note this job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job. Duties, responsibilities and activities may change at any time with or without notice.

Elmcrest’s Core Values & Competencies: 

• Honesty: Act with integrity and behave in a manner consistent with our policies, Code of Conduct and any regulatory and ethical guidelines. Utilize practices and techniques professionals train to interact with children, families and co-workers appropriately. 

• Willingness to Learn: Open to new experiences and learning new skills and information that can improve professional development, progressive work environments and support the mission of Elmcrest. 

• Dedication to Purpose: Display the necessary passion and empathetic abilities to serve the Elmcrest mission. Committed to improve the lives of children and families. 

• Social Concern: Value human dignity and have respect for others. Actively seek out diverse approaches and points of view. 

• Self-Examination: Systemically observe, analyze and utilize self-reflection to improve actions or results. Listen to constructive feedback and concerns and maintain positive relationships in the workplace. 

Competencies:  

• Demonstrates Competency and Professional Responsibility in the Charge Nurse Role  

• Be knowledgeable in the medical regulations for OCFS, OPWDD, and OMH 

• Communicates problems involving personnel, medical staff, patients, to the appropriate management personnel 

• Must have proven ability to maintain professional conduct and confidentiality in the care of patients 

Required Education and Experience:  

• Graduated from an accredited school of professional nursing and licensed to practice as a nurse (RN) in the state of New York 

• Pediatric Experience for 2 years preferred 

• Private Duty NYS Medicaid, NPI number and Provider ID (required) 

• High School Diploma or GED,

• College and experience preferred. 

• Additional Eligibility Qualifications:  

• Experience with EHRs and other database, ordering and tracking systems. 

• Experience with scheduling and supervision of medical staff 

• Excellent written and verbal communication 

• CPR Certified  

Essential Job Qualifications: 

• Ability to lift 25  pounds without assistance. 

• Ability to sit, squat, crouch and stand for elongated periods of time 

• Ability to lift arms over head in upward reaching motion.  

• Ability to walk up and downstairs up to several times per day. 

• Varying levels of travel as determined by departmental needs may be required with this position. 

Equal Opportunity Statement: Elmcrest Children’s Center prohibits discrimination of any kind based on race, color, gender, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, marital status, pregnancy, gender expression or identity, sexual orientation, or any other legally protected status. 

Accommodations: Elmcrest Children’s Center will reasonably accommodate qualified individuals with a disability so that they can perform the essential functions of a job unless doing so causes a direct threat to these individuals or others in the workplace and the threat cannot be eliminated by reasonable accommodation or if the accommodation creates an undue hardship to Elmcrest Children’s Center. Contact Human Resources with any questions or requests for accommodation. 

At Will Employment: Your employment with Elmcrest Children’s Center is at will. This means your employment is for an indefinite period of time and it is subject to termination by you or Elmcrest Children’s Center, with or without cause, with or without notice, and at any time. Nothing in this job description or in any other policy of Elmcrest Children’s Center shall be interpreted to be in conflict with or to eliminate or modify in any way, the at-will employment status of Elmcrest Children’s Center employees. 

Salary : $46