Registered Nurse (Per Diem)
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Position Overview:* Participates in the admission process. Nursing assessment is based on the interview, examination, observation and review of records of the resident. Notifies psychiatrist of admission.* Provides nursing assessment, triage, first aid and treatment to residents seen in the clinic for routine and emergency care.* Provides/delegates comprehensive nursing care for residents in the infirmary.* Transcribes medical orders. Processes medications from pharmacy, administers and documents medications and treatments.* Administers medication in cottages, clinic and infirmary.* Checks and maintains emergency equipment.* Assigns, supervises and directs License Practical Nurses and medical aides in providing medical care to residents, including medical trips.* Provides nursing assessment, triage, first aid treatment to Children's Village employees. If needed will coordinate appropriate medical referral.* Provides health education as needed.* Communicates resident's medical needs and interventions to appropriate medical and cottage staff.* Responsible to coordinate care of therapeutic holds.* Supports orientation of new medical staff.* Time management meets the needs of the department.Position Qualifications:* Graduation from an accredited Nursing program* Licensed as Registered Nurse in New York State* CPR Certified preferred* Pediatric, psychiatric or emergency experience preferred.Shifts Available: 7am-3pm Mon-FriThe Children's Village does not discriminate against any employee, prospective employee or contractor because of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, creed, age, national origin, citizenship status, physical or mental disability, marital status, veteran status, genetic predisposition, domestic violence victim status, criminal conviction history or any other protected classification under federal, state or local law.