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Job DetailsJob Location: Champlin Ave - Utica, NY 13502Position Type: Full TimeEducation Level: AssociatesSalary Range: $39.25 - $39.25 HourlyTravel Percentage: NoneJob Shift: EveningFull-time hours are 4pm-midnight.

$3,000 SIGN ON BONUS!

Basic Function/Overall Responsibilities: To provide nursing services within the scope of licensure granted by the State of New York in accordance with agency established job description and policy and procedure.

Principal Assigned Responsibilities

Performs admission assessments on new clients with annual and “as needed” updates.
Performs quarterly and “as needed” updates on children’s’ heights/weights/blood pressures.
Attends resident progress conferences as required.
Participates in medication-related functions which may include, but are not limited to, ordering, checking, logging in, distributing, and administering medications.
Assists HGS physicians (psychiatrists/pediatrician/nurse practitioner with evaluation of children and follow-up on any orders resulted from such evaluations.
Participates in scheduling children’s’ health-related appointments upon admission, annually, and “as needed’.
Documents appropriate information in clinical records.
Carries out and follows-up on physicians’ orders.
Participates in medication reviews with physicians and monthly Treatment Planning Reviews (TPR’s). When needed.
Coordinates services with other HGS staff members and families; coordinates LOA with therapist, families, and psychiatrists.
Ensures presence of appropriate data and documentation in clinical records via chart reviews.
Participates in departmental and agency-wide QA/QI activities; participates in Health Services training.
Maintains supplies and equipment in accordance with established policy and procedures.
Attends regularly scheduled staff meetings.
Performs employee health screening.
Follows established agency policy and procedure regarding Infection Control.
Assumes relief of nursing supervisor and/or RTF Team Leader duties when assigned.
Responds to school concerns (i.e. restraints)

QualificationsEducation and Experience Requirements:

Current New York State licensure/registration as a Professional Registered Nurse.
Current CPR certification.

Preferred

Minimum 1-year general nursing experience; or
Experience with children, and/or emotionally disturbed individuals; or
Pediatric or mental health nursing experience.

Equal Opportunity Employer

The House of the Good Shepherd is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate on the basis of age, race, creed, color, national origin, sexual orientation, military status, sex, pregnancy, gender identity or expression, disability, marital status, or any other basis covered by appropriate law.

We are committed to fostering an inclusive, equitable, and accessible environment where diversity is valued and recognized as a source of strength and enrichment. We seek to attract talented people from a diverse range of backgrounds and cultures.