Licensed Practical Nurse or Registered Nurse (Hybrid role)

Job Description

Job Description

LICENSED PRACTICAL or REGISTERED NURSE, RESIDENTIAL

Program: Medical Residential (Copson House)

Type : Full-time; Exempt (Hybrid - Office/Remote work)

Pay Range : $62,353.20-$65K (LPN); $67K-$71K (RN)

Job Ref. #: 0183-LPN or 0181-RN

Schedule : Monday-Friday, 9:00am-5:00pm, w/flexibility

Our Mission :

St. Catherine's Center for Children provides a comprehensive range of human services designed to offer hope, foster growth, and improve the lives of the children, families and adults we serve.

Our Vision:

St. Catherine’s willingness to embrace change and develop new services is, and will remain, our guiding philosophy as we support the human service needs of children, families, and adults throughout the region.

Position Overview:

Under the direction of the Charge RN, the Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) will participate as a member of the Residential Treatment Team to ensure an optimal level of medical care for the children at St. Catherine’s Center for Children. The LPN helps manage the activities of the health office and participates in the day to day operation of the residential program.

Organizational Relationships:

• This position reports directly to the Director of Nursing. The LPN acts as a liaison between internal and external medical service consultants, and Residential Program staff.
• The LPN participates in orientation and professional training pertinent to position and is familiar and complies with guidelines, policies, and procedures as outlined in the agency manual.
• The LPN represents the medical department at pertinent treatment reviews, special meetings, or assigned agency committees, and participates in regular meetings with supervisor.

Requirements:

• Current Licensed Practical Nurse Credential (LPN), registered to practice nursing in New York State, required
• Associate's Degree and at least 1 year of nursing experience is required
• Current CPR/First Aid Certifications
• Local travel is required; A Clean and Valid New York State Driver’s License (actively licensed at least one year) - required *
• Proficiency in various computer applications: Microsoft Office and Google Business Workspace Suite, and use secure Internet practices
• Experience with AWARDS / NYS Connections, a plus!
• Capacity and openness to work with individuals from culturally diverse backgrounds; various mental health issues, substance abuse and developmental disabilities
• Good organizational and time management skills
• Self-motivated, engaged and highly organized with a strong attention to detail
• Outstanding communication and interpersonal skills; and exhibit empathy for those in need
• Demonstrated placidity and patience, flexibility and adaptability.

*Staff in driving positions must be able to meet the agency’s minimum requirements of our insurance policy for authorized drivers including, but not limited to, the minimum age of 21 at time of hire; with the ability to maintain insurability throughout employment.

Essential Duties & Responsibilities include:

• Treatment of ill children, including referral to emergency room and all other medical consultants. This would include implementation of all physician’s orders.
• Make daily rounds on assigned caseload to include: review of medical records in each residential house, inventory of medications, and communication with Child Care staff regarding clients’ care.
• Maintain complete medical records on all children within the Agency’s care.
• Assist with weekly pediatric clinics, including implementation of medical orders.
• Conduct medication reviews, including medication changes as prescribed.
• Responsible for ordering medications, correct transcription of the order on to the MAR, and communication of medication orders to Child Care staff.
• Distribution of home visit medications.
• Attend treatment reviews of assigned clients.
• Administer immunizations, as needed, to clients.
• Participate in weekly House Management meetings, staff meetings, team meetings, service plan reviews, and in-service trainings.
• Provide communication to RN staff and supervisor regarding specific medical changes and status of specified clients, which occur during the hours the nurse is on duty.
• Participate in the orientation of newly hired nursing staff.
• The LPN participates in orientation and professional training pertinent to position and is familiar and complies with guidelines, policies, and procedures as outlined in the agency manual.

What We Offer You**

• Competitive Pay with an Excellent Benefits Package
• Health Insurance options: Medical, Dental and Vision
• $600 Well-being Reimbursement Benefit
• Generous Combined Leave Time (CLT) and Paid Holidays!
• We are a 501(c) (3) agency, which is a qualifying employer for eligible staff under the Public Service Loan Forgiveness Program
• Pension Plan with Generous Agency Contribution
• 403b Retirement Savings Plan
• Life Insurance – Automatic Benefit at no cost to employee
• Paid Training, including TCI and CPR/AED/First Aid Certification & Update courses, if role appropriate
• Tuition Reimbursement & Travel/ Mileage Reimbursement
• Professional Development & Career Growth Opportunities
• The Comfort of a Business Casual Environment
• Our Commitment to Embrace & Foster Mindfulness, Relevance, Respect and Solidarity.

** To qualify, certain conditions may apply

About Us:

St. Catherine’s Center for Children is a non-profit organization located in the Greater Capital Region of New York. We offer a wide array of human services designed to meet the needs of vulnerable children, families and adults, including residential and therapeutic foster care programs for children and youth, Kinship support, homeless and community-based services for adults and families, a special education elementary school for ages 5-13, and so much more.

St. Catherine’s is committed to cultivating a culture where all employees feel safe to bring their authentic and best selves to the workplace. We are invested in fostering an equitable, inclusive and diversified workplace; collaboratively embracing mindfulness, relevance, respect and solidarity.

If you would like to learn more about our agency or one of our many programs, please visit our website at:

EEO Statement:

St. Catherine’s Center for Children is committed to creating a diverse environment and are proud to be an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, creed, gender, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, national origin, reproductive health and pregnancy, family history and genetics, disability, age, military status, veteran status, politics, or other beliefs, and any other characteristics protected by law.