Location: Buffalo,NY, USA
DescriptionThe Residential RN is responsible for monitoring the physical and mental health of our residents and implementing medical procedures.This position is 6pm-630am Sunday & Monday with a flex day usually Wednesday from Noon - Midnight.Per-Diem shifts are also available.Major Responsibilities/Activities/TasksWork with Pediatrician/Psychiatrist/Psychiatric Nurse Practitioner to address health care concernsTreat all minor illnesses; provide emergency first aid when necessary and notify Physician of all acute illnesses and emergencies requiring immediate medical attentionArrange clinic appointments for Pediatrician and all medical referrals including intake, annual and discharge physical and dental examinations for each residentInform Nursing Supervisor, Residential Treatment Facility Medical Director and Pediatrician of results of all clinic visitsMonitor and complete all ongoing medical charts and immunization records in a timely fashionComplete necessary medical reports for outside agencies or schoolsImplement prescribed orders for treatment, medication and referral; administer all prescription medications for residents; which includes maintaining daily documentation of all medication administration recordsSupport living unit staff as requiredActively participate in Therapeutic Crisis Intervention training and updates, and implement lower level techniques effectively and appropriatelyUses physical intervention appropriately and safelyWrites event reports correctly and in a timely mannerAdditional responsibilities as necessaryMinimum Requirements:Registered Nursing Degree from a recognized accredited school of nursingMust be registered and licensed in NY State as an RNAbility to relate well to children and other staff membersPossess a valid New York State Driver's License and continued automobile insuranceAbility to deescalate and manage difficult behaviors of childrenAbility to initiate or participate in physical interventions when necessaryCompetitive Pay Rate of $36 per hourC+FS offers full-time employees the below benefits to support our employees and their families and help to create a healthy work environment.Paid Time Off (PTO) –20 PTO Days (25 Days After Five Years of Employment)–14 Paid Holidays (includes 2 flex holidays)– Bereavement: Four Paid Days– Paid Jury DutyEmployer Paid Life InsuranceMedical, Two Plan OptionsDental, Two Plan OptionsVision InsuranceWellness Program and IncentivesHealth Savings Account (HSA) and Quarterly Employer-ContributionsHealthcare Flexible Spending Account (FSA)Dependent Care FSAEmployee Referral BonusQualifying Employer for Public Service Student Loan Forgiveness Program (PSLF)403(b) Right Away and Employer-Contributions After Two Years (1000 hours each year)Diversity Statement:Within our agency and in the communities that we serve, C+FS is committed to diversity and inclusion with race equity at the center. Every day we work to promote safety, health, and wellness. We will not stop until Black, indigenous and people of color are free from racism and experience peace, prosperity and well-being.Child and Family Services is an Equal Opportunity Employer:Child and Family Services provides equal employment opportunities (EEO) to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, veteran or familial status, or genetics. In addition to federal law requirements, Child and Family Services complies with applicable state and local laws governing nondiscrimination in employment. This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including recruiting, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer leaves of absence, compensation, and training.Equal Opportunity Employer/Protected Veterans/Individuals with DisabilitiesThe contractor will not discharge or in any other manner discriminate against employees or applicants because they have inquired about, discussed, or disclosed their own pay or the pay of another employee or applicant. However, employees who have access to the compensation information of other employees or applicants as a part of their essential job functions cannot disclose the pay of other employees or applicants to individuals who do not otherwise have access to compensation information, unless the disclosure is (a) in response to a formal complaint or charge, (b) in furtherance of an investigation, proceeding, hearing, or action, including an investigation conducted by the employer, or (c) consistent with the contractor's legal duty to furnish information. 41 CFR 60-1.35(c)