Charge Nurse Adolescent Residential Eating Disorder Clinic

Charge Nurse Adolescent Residential Eating Disorder Clinic Employment type Full-time employee Department — Work location Pittsford, NY Compensation $42 – $47 per hour Final compensation will depend on the location and level at which the candidate is hired About this job Charge Nurse, RN – Adolescent Eating Disorder Residential Treatment Full-Time | On-Site | Full Benefits | Immediate Opening The Healing Connection, Inc. 1320 University Avenue, Rochester, NY 14607 Program: Adolescent Residential Eating Disorder Treatment Reports To: Clinical and Medical Leadership Schedule: Full-Time, 40 Hours per Week Supervisory Responsibilities: Coordinates and manages the residential nursing team Pay Rate: $42.00-$47.00 per hour Licensure: Current New York State RN License Required Position Summary The Charge Nurse provides nursing leadership, coordination, supervision, and direct clinical care within The Healing Connection's 24-hour Adolescent Residential Eating Disorder Treatment Program. The Charge Nurse is responsible for coordinating and managing the residential nursing team (4-5), promoting consistent nursing practices across all shifts, supporting appropriate nursing coverage, and ensuring strong communication and continuity of care throughout the 24-hour program. In addition to serving as the nursing team lead, the Charge Nurse provides hands‑on nursing care to adolescents receiving a higher level of eating disorder treatment. Nursing responsibilities include medical monitoring, medication management, nursing assessment, coordination of healthcare needs, implementation of provider orders, and monitoring and supporting patients receiving nasogastric (NG) tube feedings when medically indicated. The Charge Nurse works closely with The Healing Connection's on-staff medical providers, as well as psychiatric providers, registered dietitians, therapists, Residential Counselors, and other members of the multidisciplinary team. As The Healing Connection continues to develop and grow its residential program, the Charge Nurse will play an important role in building and managing residential nursing operations, including workflows, policies and procedures, staff orientation and training, nursing competencies, scheduling and coverage, medication‑management practices, communication systems, quality improvement, and standards of nursing care. For 17 years, The Healing Connection, a nonprofit licensed by the New York State Office of Mental Health (NYS OMH), has supported individuals and families in our community, and our new residential program represents an exciting expansion of our continuum of specialized eating disorder care. The Charge Nurse will serve as the primary nursing leader for the residential program and will: Coordinate and manage the residential nursing team across day, evening, overnight, and weekend shifts. Provide day-to-day nursing leadership, direction, and support. Serve as the primary clinical nursing resource for staff RNs and residential team members. Help coordinate nursing schedules and ensure appropriate nursing coverage throughout the residential program. Identify anticipated staffing needs and communicate coverage concerns to leadership. Promote effective communication and continuity between day, evening, overnight, and weekend nursing staff. Establish clear expectations for nursing responsibilities, documentation, communication, medication management, and patient care. Support accountability, reliability, professionalism, and consistent nursing practice across the team. Coordinate the orientation and onboarding of new nursing staff. Assist with ongoing training, competency development, and continuing education for the nursing team. Identify opportunities for coaching, additional training, or performance improvement. Conduct or coordinate nursing competencies as required. Facilitate effective nursing shift handoffs and communication. Help ensure provider orders, changes in patient status, medications, medical concerns, and treatment recommendations are accurately communicated across shifts. Coordinate nursing activities with clinical, medical, psychiatric, dietary, and residential operations. Participate in interviewing and selection of nursing staff as requested. Participate in nursing staff meetings and help establish a positive, collaborative nursing culture. Work with organizational leadership to identify current and future residential nursing staffing and operational needs. Direct Nursing Care & Assessment Provide direct nursing care to adolescents receiving residential eating disorder treatment. Complete nursing assessments and ongoing medical monitoring. Obtain and document vital signs and other clinical measurements as ordered. Assess and monitor changes in physical, psychiatric, or behavioral presentation. Recognize signs of potential medical instability and communicate concerns immediately to the appropriate medical provider. Implement and document medical and psychiatric provider orders within the RN scope of practice. Participate in nursing components of residential admissions and discharges. Coordinate laboratory testing, medical appointments, prescriptions, pharmacy needs, and other healthcare services as indicated. Provide developmentally appropriate patient and family education. Maintain compassionate, professional relationships with adolescents and their families. Eating Disorder Medical Monitoring & NG-Tube Support Provide specialized nursing care to adolescents receiving a higher level of eating disorder treatment. Monitor for signs and symptoms of medical instability and potential complications associated with eating disorders. Follow individualized medical and nutritional treatment plans and provider orders. Monitor and support adolescents receiving nasogastric (NG) tube feedings in accordance with medical-provider orders, established protocols, organizational policies, nursing competencies, and the RN scope of practice. Monitor patients receiving prescribed NG-tube nutrition for tolerance, response, and potential clinical concerns. Document required observations and communicate changes or concerns promptly. Work closely with The Healing Connection's on-staff medical providers regarding NG-tube feedings, medical monitoring, clinical findings, laboratory results, provider orders, medications, and changes in patient condition. Collaborate closely with registered dietitians regarding nutritional treatment plans and patient progress. Support established meal and post‑meal protocols when nursing involvement is indicated. Ensure nursing staff are appropriately trained and competent in specialized residential eating‑disorder nursing responsibilities assigned to them. Participate in ongoing education and competency development related to adolescent eating‑disorder treatment and medical monitoring. Medical Provider Collaboration Maintain close and ongoing communication with The Healing Connection's on-staff medical providers regarding resident medical needs. Communicate significant nursing assessments, abnormal findings, changes in clinical presentation, medication concerns, NG‑tube feeding concerns, and other medical issues promptly. Carry out and document provider orders within the RN scope of practice. Coordinate follow‑up on laboratory results, medical recommendations, and provider orders. Ensure new and modified provider orders are accurately communicated to nursing staff across shifts. Participate in collaborative decision‑making when patients require increased assessment, monitoring, intervention, or outside medical evaluation. Help ensure nursing practices remain aligned with the medical plan of care. Medication Management & Nursing Oversight Administer medications safely and accurately according to provider orders. Oversee consistent medication‑administration practices across the residential nursing team. Maintain appropriate medication storage, security, inventory, and accountability. Monitor medication administration records for accuracy and completeness. Coordinate medication reconciliation as required. Communicate medication concerns, potential adverse reactions, missed doses, or other issues to appropriate prescribing providers. Provide patient and family medication education within the RN scope of practice. Conduct or participate in medication audits and nursing quality reviews. Identify opportunities to improve medication‑management processes and reduce risk. 24‑Hour Multidisciplinary Collaboration The Charge Nurse serves as an important link between nursing and the broader treatment team. The Charge Nurse will: Collaborate closely with medical providers, psychiatry, therapists, registered dietitians, nursing staff, Residential Counselors, and clinical leadership. Participate in multidisciplinary treatment‑team meetings and case reviews. Provide relevant nursing and medical information to support treatment planning. Communicate treatment‑team recommendations back to the nursing team. Help ensure consistency between medical orders, nursing care, nutritional treatment, behavioral health treatment, and the residential environment. Serve as a resource when nursing or residential staff have questions or concerns regarding a patient's clinical presentation. Support continuity of care throughout the 24‑hour residential treatment environment. Nursing Program Development & Quality Improvement Because this is a growing residential program, the Charge Nurse will have the opportunity to play a meaningful role in establishing nursing operations. Responsibilities include: Help develop, implement, and continuously improve residential nursing policies, procedures, workflows, and standards of care. Develop effective nursing handoff and communication processes. Help establish medication‑management systems and safeguards. Assist with development of nursing orientation and training materials. Develop and maintain nursing competencies in collaboration with medical and organizational leadership. Identify clinical, staffing, operational, and patient‑safety needs. Participate in incident review, risk management, medication audits, and quality‑improvement initiatives. Review nursing documentation and practices for consistency and quality. Identify trends, concerns, or opportunities for improvement and communicate recommendations to leadership. Help create a nursing culture centered on safety, accountability, compassion, communication, collaboration, and clinical excellence. Required Qualifications Education & Licensure Graduate of an accredited professional nursing program. Current Registered Professional Nurse (RN) license in New York State required. License must be active and in good standing. Current BLS/CPR certification required or obtained within established onboarding requirements. Experience Required: Professional experience as a Registered Nurse. Strong nursing assessment and clinical decision‑making skills. Medication administration and medication‑management experience. Ability to recognize changes in patient condition and appropriately escal Demonstrated leadership, organization, and communication skills. Ability to coordinate and support a nursing team. Strong documentation and attention to detail. Preferred: Charge Nurse, Lead RN, or other nursing leadership experience Adolescent or pediatric nursing experience Behavioral health or psychiatric nursing experience Residential, inpatient, PHP, or other higher-level-of-care experience Experience with NG-tube feeding monitoring or enteral nutrition Experience training or orienting nursing staff Experience with nursing program development, quality improvement, or clinical workflows Previous eating‑disorder experience is preferred but not required. Specialized training will be provided. Full‑Time, approximately 40 hours per week On‑site Biweekly payroll Eligible for annual merit review Employees regularly scheduled 30 hours or more per week are eligible for full benefits Benefits include: Employer-paid Medical, Dental, and Vision Insurance Employer-paid Life Insurance Professional Liability Insurance Employee Assistance Program Generous Paid Time Off Paid meal breaks, as applicable 403(b) retirement plan with employer match Continuing education support and annual training stipend Specialized eating‑disorder and adolescent behavioral‑health training Free on‑site parking Collaborative and mission‑driven nonprofit work environment Equal Employment OpportunityThe Healing Connection is an Equal Opportunity Employer committed to fostering a diverse, equitable, and inclusive workplace. We make employment decisions based on qualifications, merit, and organizational needs and do not discriminate on the basis of any characteristic protected by federal, New York State, or local law. We encourage individuals from diverse backgrounds and experiences to apply. #J-18808-Ljbffr THE HEALING CONNECTION RESIDENTIAL TREATMENT, INC.