NSP - Registered Nurse

About the Role

Responsible for supervising day-to-day health services activities. Health Services provide services and support for foster care, residential, and ACS-involved youth. This role primarily provides health and support services to youths in our Limited Secure Placement facility.

Responsibilities

• Provides general medical care and treatment to individuals supported by the program, on site.
• Performs physical examinations and preventative health measures within prescribed guidelines and instructions.
• Provides health evaluations, assessments, and screenings with follow-ups.
• Reviews all Pediatric guidelines for care, including immunizations and testing.
• Records physical findings based on the patient’s condition.
• Participates in clinical team and other health professionals to prepare comprehensive patient care plans utilizing historical and current information.
• Conducts and assists in medical examinations of youth after incidents.
• Provides health education to youth supported, including reproductive health education.
• On call for all triage, sick, urgent, and quick coverage, questions, and consult calls for assigned programs (if applicable).
• Administers medication.
• Trains staff.
• Other duties may be assigned within your scope of practice.

Requirements

• New York State Registered Nurse.
• BCLS certification.
• Bachelor’s degree in nursing from an accredited college or university preferred.
• Pediatric experience preferred but not required.

Please note this job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties, or responsibilities required of the employee for this job. Duties, responsibilities, and activities may change at any time with or without notice.

Benefits

• Health, dental, and vision insurance.
• 401(k) with company match.
• PTO policy (11 Paid Holidays, Paid Sick Time, Paid Vacation & Paid Personal Days).
• Remote/flexible work options (if applicable).

Schedule

Full-time position—hours are based upon the needs of the Program and will be discussed prior to employment.