Job DetailsJob Location: Foster Care & Adoption Program - Buffalo, NY 14204Salary Range: $50.00 - $60.00 HourlyCompensation: $50.00 - $60.00 Hourly (2-5 hours per week)
Location: Buffalo, NY
Job Summary
The Clinical Consultant – Nursing provides clinical consultation, supervision, and oversight of nursing services delivered under Article 29-I.
This role ensures that nursing services are medically appropriate, compliant, and responsive to the health needs of children in foster care.
Key Responsibilities and Essential Functions
Clinical Oversight
Provide supervision and consultation to nursing staff (RN, LPN)
Ensure appropriate nursing coverage and accessibility, including on-call support
Oversee nursing assessments, triage, and care coordination
Health Services and Care Coordination
Support development and monitoring of Individualized Person-Centered Treatment Plans
Ensure continuity of care following
Medical appointments
Hospitalizations
Emergencies
Medication and Medical Support
Provide consultation on medication and reconciliation
Ensure compliance with safe medication practices
Monitor chronic and acute health conditions
Clinical Consultation Functions
Review health records and documentation
Assist in establishing treatment goals
Provide recommendations regarding medical care and service needs
Quality Assurance and Compliance
Ensure compliance with
DOH
OCFS
Medicaid requirements
Monitor infection control practices and clinical protocols
Participate in audits and quality improvement activities
QualificationsQualifications
Education & Licensure
· Meets qualifications for Clinical Consultation/Program Supervision Services Listed in the 29-I Schedule B – Staffing Requirements VFCA Health facilities LICENSE GUIDELINES December 2024
Minimum Qualifications
· Registered Nurse (RN)
Experience
Minimum of 2–3 years of clinical nursing experience
Experience in Pediatric, community health, or foster care settings preferred
Experience in supervision or staff support preferred
Required Compliance & Credentials
Successful completion of all required background checks:
New York Statewide Central Register of Child Abuse and Maltreatment (NYS SCR)
New York State Sex Offender Registry (SOR)
New York State Division of Criminal Justice Services Fingerprinting (DCJS Fingerprinting)
Justice Center Staff Exclusion List (SEL)
Office of the Medicaid Inspector General Exclusion List (OMIG)
Current CPR, First Aid, and Basic Life Support certification
Mandated Reporter Training
Valid NYS Driver’s License (if required for role)
Must be at least 21 years of age
Compliance with NYSED and all applicable regulations