Registered Nurse-Residential Programs Job Details Job Location Champlin Ave - Utica, NY Position Type Full Time Salary Range $39.25 - $39.25 Hourly Travel Percentage None Job Shift Any Description $3,000 Sign on Bonus!! This would be a rotating schedule as follows: Week 1 - Variable evenings - 4,10-hour shifts Week 2 - Sat/Sun - 12-hour shifts, variable eves to include 2, 8-hour shifts. 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 procedures. 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 (psychiatrist/pediatrician/nurse practitioner) with evaluation of children and follows-up on any orders resulting from such evaluations. + Participates in scheduling children’s; health-related appointments upon admission, annually, and “as needed”. + Documents appropriate information in clinical records. + Carriers out and follows-up on physicians’ orders. + Participates in medication reviews with physicians and case conferences as needed. + Coordinates services with other HGS staff members and families. + Ensures presence of appropriate data and documentation in clinical records via chart reviews. + Participates in departmental and agency-wide QA/QI activities. + Maintains supplies and equipment in accordance with established policy and procedures. + Attends regularly scheduled staff meetings. + Assumes “on-call” responsibilities in accordance with established policy and procedures. + Performs employee health screenings. + Follows established agency policy and procedure regarding Infections Control. + Assumes relief of nursing supervisor duties when assigned. + Review, revise, and co-sign documentation assessments completed by Licensed Practical Nurses. + Other tasks as requested by supervisor(s). Qualifications Education and Experience Requirements: + Current New York State licensure/registration as a Professional Registered Nurse; + Minimum 1-year general nursing experience;or + Experience with children and/or emotionally disturbed individuals;or + pediatric or mental health nursing experience. + Current CPR certification.