Registered Nurse, RTF (Per-Diem)

Company OverviewThe Child Center of NY strengthens children and families with skills opportunities and emotional support to build healthy successful lives. Founded in 1953 The Child Center of NY has become a powerful community presence throughout the city. With 50 locations and 100 programs in NYCs most under-served communities our 1000 results-oriented professionals make a difference for more than 40000 children and their families each Child Center Residential Treatment Facility (RTF)is a coeducational program in a warm supportive environment that serves young people ages 12-18 who have had multiple psychiatric hospital placements or have been involved with the juvenile justice system. It is the only downstate RTF in the state that is a dual NYS Office of Mental Health/Office of Children and Family Services facility. We never consider it too late to give young people the help they need and we are pleased to partner with these two agencies to ensure the young people in our care have the skills and support they need to achieve long-term success. Reflecting The Child Centers dedication to comprehensive care the RTF is staffed by clinical coordinators psychiatric providers a pediatrician and 24-hour nursing staff 24-hour youth advocates. Support is individualized and tailored to the needs of the young SummaryThe registered nurse provides coordinated medical and health services under the supervision of the nurse manager and director of medical at the FunctionsAssess medical complaints and provide First Aid to residents as necessaryPrepare medication and distribute medications as scheduled and orderedPerform count of medication notify providers if prescriptions need refills and order medication from pharmacyRestocking medication that was delivered from pharmacy while ensuring that accurate prescriptions are in medication binsPack medication for when residents go on home visitsPerform inventory count as needed and notify supervisor when supplies are running lowMakes medical appointments and contacts guardians to notify and encourage them to attend appointments as well as follow-up with guardians with any information after the appointmentPreparing documentation for appointments or hospital visitsLiaison with the pediatric or other medical consultants (or the emergency medical services if that is indicated)Liaison with site supervisor unit staff and clinicians as neededAttends treatment planning meetings and meet & greets for residentsAdmission assessments; liaison with other facilities to obtain medical recordsMaintains records according to agency policy (vaccine refrigerator temperature log controlled substances count nursing notes and assessments etc.)Provides education and run health education groups for residentsDraw lab work as ordered obtain EKGs/Vital Signs/Height/Weight places PPDs as orderedScan paperwork into electronic chartsManage physical holds and liaison with physician during ESI (Emergency Safety Intervention - manual restraint)Ensure proper documentation of assessments medication administration ESI electronic chartsDischarge prep for residents (i.e. preparing medical records liaison with medical services ensuring 30-day supply of medication from pharmacy etc.)Maintaining accurate inventory of supplies and medication including expiration datesHoursAs needed basisAvailability: Open availability. Weekend and Holiday availability is prioritizedDay Shift: 7:00 AM - 7:30 PMNight Shift: 7:00 PM 7:30 AMMinimum two shifts picked up per month when calledQualificationsRegistered Nurse current NYS RN licenseCurrent BLSMust be over 21 years of ageOne year of nursing experienceStrong clinical skillsExperience working in a psychiatric setting (Preferred)Experience working with pediatric population (Preferred)Strong de-escalation techniques (Preferred)The Child Center of NY is an Equal Opportunity applicants will be considered for employment without regard to race color religion sex sexual orientation gender identity national origin veteran or disability status or any other category protected by Federal State or local M/F/D/V