Registered Nurse - Childrens Services

Job Description

Job Description

Job Title: Registered Nurse – Children’s Services

Location: CP Rochester - Rochester, NY

Annual Salary: $58,000 - $72,000 commensurate with experience

**This position is eligible for a $3,000 signing bonus! This bonus is earned and payable as follows: 50% ($1,500) in the pay period following the 6-month anniversary of your employment; and 50% ($1,500) in the pay period following the one-year anniversary of your employment **

Position Type and Expected Hours of Work:
This is a full-time 37.5 hours a week position. Days and hours of work are Monday through Friday during business hours (8am-4pm). This position follows the school calendar and vacations are taken during paid school breaks . Evening work may be required on rare occasions as job duties demand.

Requirements:

1. Must be licensed and currently registered as a Registered Professional Nurse in New York State.
2. Graduate from an accredited nursing program. Bachelor’s Degree in Nursing preferred.
3. A minimum of one year working with individuals with disabilities preferred.
4. Must become certified to teach First Aid and CPR.
5. Demonstrated effective oral and written communication skills.
6. Demonstrated ability to use and knowledge of Microsoft Office software.

Summary/Objective : Oversees the health and safety needs of students in the preschool program and ensures all health requirements are addressed and adhered to at all times. Provides education and training to employees regarding the health needs of children in program.

Essential Functions:

1. Imparts agency philosophy of “Equal Opportunity, Independence and Realization of Individual Potential” to children, families, program staff and community resources.
2. Maintains confidentiality of information relating to individuals and their families in accordance with agency policy.
3. Reviews current health and immunization records of program participants for compliance with regulations of NYS Education Department, Department of Health and other state and federal regulatory agencies.
4. Collect all necessary health documentation; immunizations, health assessments and any orders for specific health conditions for entry into Program and to care for that child’s needs.
5. Instructs staff on infection control and other current health related issues, which affect services to program participants and their families.
6. Promotes preventative and wellness health services to families of program participants and staff as appropriate.
7. Participates in the reporting and filing of cases of suspected abuse or maltreatment to the NYS Child Abuse and Maltreatment Reporting Center.
8. Create positive and cooperative relationships with families, employees and outside providers.
9. Insures any equipment needed to provide for the child’s care is obtained in a timely manner.
10. Prepare health care plans as per program regulations and present to the classroom Team.
11. Attend classroom Team meetings at the beginning of school year and as needed to inform staff of specific diagnoses, treatments and care for their children.
12. Provide nursing care and follow-up for child illness and injuries, notifying parents and physicians where applicable.
13. Respond to student emergencies and follow-up with families where appropriate, obtaining the necessary documentation from provider to return to Program.
14. Write and distribute letters to parents regarding safety, policies, exposures and seasonal health issues.
15. Facilitates referrals of program participants to community medical personnel and other appropriate community resources.
16. Assists with conducting daily health checks of children.
17. Provides orientation to children’s one to one Nurses and obtains a copy of professional license.
18. Complete all paperwork and documentation in a timely manner, distribute and file where necessary.
19. Complete the required NYSED annual immunization report.
20. Conduct in-services for Children’s staff.
21. Orient student nurses from area colleges as per agency’s Volunteer Coordinator request.
22. Respond to all emergencies in the building assessing the need for further medical attention or action.
23. Provide coverage for the Adult Day Habilitation Program in the absence of the RN or LPN when needed.
24. Assist with PPD administration for new employees as needed.
25. Conduct any training or assist with any training to agency staff (CPR/FA/AED, Universal Precautions, Tube Feeding) as requested by the agency.
26. Participates in conferences, workshops, required department meetings and in-service training as needed or recommended to enhance job skills and personal growth and development.
27. Adheres to agency’s policies and procedures as well as department guidelines.

Competency Requirements

1. Organizational Skills
2. Ethical Conduct
3. Communication Proficiency
4. Customer/Individual Focus
5. Teamwork Orientation
6. Problem Solving/analysis
7. Learning Orientation
8. Stress Management/Composure
9. Discretion

Supervisory Responsibility: None.

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

Work Environment: This job operates in the preschool program area.

Physical Demands: The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to talk or hear. The employee frequently is required to sit, stand; walk; use hands to finger, handle or feel; and reach with hands and arms. The employee must frequently lift and/or move objects up to 30 pounds. The employee must be able to occasionally push or pull individuals in wheel chairs up to 50 pounds.

Travel: Travel is primarily local during the business day, but employee may be expected to work at any of our partner agencies. Some out-of-the-area and overnight travel may be expected.

Our comprehensive benefit plan includes but is not limited to:

• Affordable Medical / Dental / Vision Insurance
• 5 days Paid Time Off (PTO)
• Paid Sick Time
• 9 Paid Holidays
• Paid School Breaks
• 403b and/or ROTH Retirement Plan with employer match
• Additional Insurance Offerings – Voluntary Short-Term Disability, Specified Disease Insurance w/ Cancer Rider, Accident Insurance, Identity Theft Protection
• Employer Paid Health Reimbursement Arrangement (high deductible medical plan)
• Employer paid Life Insurance, Short-term and Long-term Disability Insurance
• Tuition Reimbursement plus a 25% Tuition Discount for benefit-eligible Employees and Family Members at Roberts Wesleyan College

 

The listed base pay range is a good faith representation of current potential base pay for successful applicants. It may be modified in the future. Pay is determined by factors including experience, relevant qualifications, internal equity, and location.

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EEO Statement : The agencies are equal opportunity employers. We do not discriminate against employees or applicants in the hiring, promotion, compensation, placement, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leaves of absence or any other term or condition of employment on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender orientation/identity, national origin, age, disability, genetic information, marital status, amnesty or status as a covered veteran, domestic violence victim status, prior arrest and conviction records or any other protected category in accordance with applicable federal, state and local laws.