Registered Nurse (Residential)

RESIDENTIAL REGISTERED NURSE (RN)

Tired of rigid shift work? Looking to reclaim your weekends and spend more quality time with your family? > Discover a deeply rewarding career where your clinical skills truly make a difference. Come bring your expertise and passion to St. Catherine’s Center for Children !

Located in Albany, New York, this office-based nursing position focuses on caring for our pediatric population. Enjoy a predictable, family-friendly schedule— Monday through Friday, 9am-5pm (with built-in flexibility)—and become part of a team dedicated to healing and hope.

Full Title :Registered Nurse, Residential

Location :Albany, NY

Program : Residential Services – Copson House

Type: Exempt(salary)

Pay Range : $67,000-$75,000 and a $5,000 Signing Bonus*!

Schedule : Monday-Friday 9am-5pm, with flexibility and on-call rotation

Notes : This is a hybrid role with in-office and remote work; A Clean & Valid NYS Driver’s License is required.

Job Ref. # : 0181

About St. Catherine’s Center for Children

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.

• 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: Our willingness to embrace change and develop new services is, and will remain, our guiding philosophy as we support the human service needs of our community.

Position Overview & Organizational Relationships

As a Registered Nurse (RN) at St. Catherine’s, you will be a key member of our Residential Team, directly safeguarding the health and well-being of the children in our care. This role perfectly balances clinical expertise with compassionate care, allowing you to manage daily health office operations while embedding yourself in our therapeutic residential community. The Registered Nurse is supervised by and reports directly to the Director of Nursing. The RN acts as a vital bridge, collaborating seamlessly between internal agency program staff and external medical service consultants to ensure holistic care.

Position Specifications & Qualifications

Required Qualifications

• Education & Licensure: Associate Degree in Nursing (ADN) with a current, unencumbered New York State Registered Nurse (RN) license .
• Certifications: Current CPR and First Aid certification.
• Driving Record: Clean and valid NYS driver’s license, held for at least one (1) year*.
• Clinical Experience: Prior experience in pediatric or psychiatric nursing—specifically working with children navigating significant emotional, behavioral, and interpersonal challenges.
• Core Capabilities: Strong interpersonal skills, resilience in a fast-paced environment, and a genuine comfort working in close, daily proximity with the children we serve.
• Background Check: Ability to successfully pass all required pre-employment background checks, including fingerprinting.

*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.

Preferred Qualifications

• Advanced Education: Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN) is preferred.
• Crisis Intervention: Previous experience or training in Therapeutic Crisis Intervention (TCI).
• Industry Background: Experience working within a non-profit human services agency.
• Technical Skills: Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite, Google Workspace, and secure internet practices. Direct experience with AWARDS and NYS Connections data systems is highly beneficial.

Duties and Responsibilities include, but are not limited to:

Direct Clinical Care & Case Management

• Assess & Treat: Plan and implement basic health assessments for all clients; provide immediate treatment for ill children and coordinate referrals to the emergency room or medical consultants.
• Execute Orders: Faithfully implement all physicians' orders, including assisting with weekly Pediatric Clinics.
• Daily Rounds: Conduct daily weekday rounds for an assigned caseload, reviewing medical records in each house and consulting with child care workers regarding ongoing care.
• Specialized Care Plans: Develop and maintain individualized care plans tailored to the specific medical needs of each client.
• Immunizations: Administer vaccines and immunizations to clients as required.

Medication Administration & Safety

• MAR Management: Responsibly order prescriptions, accurately transcribe orders onto the Medication Administration Record (MAR), and communicate medication instructions clearly to child care staff.
• Medication Reviews: Conduct regular medication reviews and process prescription changes as directed.
• Home Visits: Prepare and distribute medications required for client home visits.

Collaborative Care & Communication

• Interdisciplinary Teamwork: Interface closely with psychiatrists, nursing staff, and the broader treatment team to address both the physical and mental/emotional health needs of clients.
• Staff Updates: Provide seamless communication to the nursing staff and supervisors regarding any specific medical changes or status updates that occur during your shift.
• Meetings & Reviews: Actively participate in House Management Meetings, Staff Meetings, Team Meetings, Service Plan Reviews, and client treatment reviews.

Training, Compliance & Administration

• Health Education: Conduct health education and illness management training for residential children, family members, and non-medical members of the treatment team.
• Documentation: Maintain complete, accurate medical records for all children in the Agency’s care and regularly log data into the NYS Connections system.
• Professional Development: Present agency-wide in-service training programs, participate in the orientation of newly hired nursing staff, and cross-train in the Day Treatment Program.

Operational Flexibility

• On-Call Coverage: Take on-call phone rotation and provide after-hours coverage on a rotating basis.
• Agency Support: Serve on committees as desired or requested, and assume other general nursing or position-related duties as assigned by the Director.

Core Competencies & Essential Attributes

Trauma-Informed Care & Cultural Humility

• Compassionate Care: Ability to nurture, show compassion, and deeply empathize with traumatized youth and families navigating severe mental health, psychological, or situational crises.
• Cultural Responsiveness: Comfort and competence interacting with culturally diverse and socio-economically disadvantaged populations, including individuals with varying developmental and cognitive functioning levels.
• Family-Centered Approach: Commit to working collaboratively with families across all agency programs (including Homeless, Prevention, Residential, Community-Based, and Kinship Care Services), welcoming them as vital members of our community.
• Belief in Growth: Value a nurturing family environment as ideal and hold a fundamental confidence in the human capacity to grow, heal, and change.

Crisis Management & Emotional Resilience

• Emotional Regulation: Exceptional ability to manage one’s own emotional reactivity, separate personal matters from client issues, and maintain objective professional judgment under stressful circumstances.
• Crisis Response: Competence to remain composed under crisis conditions, utilize Therapeutic Crisis Intervention (TCI ) strategies, and support staff both during and following critical incidents.
• Objective Review: Ability to objectively evaluate critical incidents after the fact to identify key areas for systemic improvement.

Professionalism, Communication & Teamwork

• Collaborative Spirit: Work effectively within a shared decision-making team model; listen attentively to diverse perspectives, and resolve disagreements respectfully.
• Healthy Boundaries: Establish respectful, empowering relationships with persons-served, knowing when to intervene to assist with service goals while maintaining strict professional boundaries.
• Peer Leadership: Demonstrate a natural propensity to lead, inspire confidence in peers, and embody the mission, values, and philosophy of St. Catherine’s Center for Children.
• Communication & Organization: Exhibit excellent written and verbal communication skills, outstanding interpersonal relationship-building skills, and superb time management.

Compliance, Mobility & Logistics

• Regulatory Knowledge: Develop and maintain up-to-date knowledge of standards and mandates set by St. Catherine's and state regulatory bodies (including OCFS).
• HIPAA & Confidentiality: Strictly maintain client and family confidentiality; protect Protected Health Information (PHI)—such as treatment plans, intakes, and psychiatric reports—by actively instituting HIPAA safeguards.
• Community Mobility: Ability to make home visits and on-site contacts with referring agencies, foster homes, and Homeless Services sites. Must meet all agency policy criteria to legally operate a motor vehicle and transport youth/clients in NYS.
• Schedule Flexibility: Maintain the flexibility to occasionally work hours outside of the regular schedule (including evenings, weekends, or holidays) when driven by urgent deadlines or unanticipated client needs.

Physical Demands & Accommodations

• 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. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform these essential functions without compromising work-flow and efficiency.

What We Offer You** $5,000 Signing Bonus*!

At St. Catherine’s Center for Children, we believe in taking care of the people who take care of our community. We offer competitive compensation alongside a comprehensive benefits package designed to support your health, wealth, and professional growth:

Health & Well-being

• Comprehensive Health Insurance: Choice of robust Medical, Dental, and Vision plans to fit your needs.
• Well-being Reimbursement: A $600 annual benefit dedicated to supporting your personal wellness journey.
• Work-Life Balance: Generous Combined Leave Time (CLT) plus paid holidays so you can rest and recharge.
• Life Insurance: Fully employer-paid, automatic life insurance coverage at no cost to you.

Financial Security & Future Planning

• Pension Plan: Secure your future with a retirement pension plan featuring a generous agency contribution.
• 403(b) Retirement Savings: Pre-tax savings options to further build your nest egg.
• Student Loan Forgiveness: As a 501(c)(3) non-profit agency, employment here qualifies eligible staff for the Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF) Program .
• Expense Reimbursements: Travel and mileage reimbursements for any role-related transit.

Professional Growth & Culture

• Paid Certifications & Training: Fully covered training updates, including Therapeutic Crisis Intervention (TCI) and CPR/AED/First Aid.
• Continuing Education: Tuition stipend opportunities in support of furthering your education.
• Career Advancement: Clear pathways for professional development and internal career growth.
• Our Culture: Enjoy the comfort of a welcoming, business-casual work environment rooted in our core values of Mindfulness, Relevance, Respect, and Solidarity.

** Please note: To qualify for specific benefits, certain terms and conditions may apply.

Equal Opportunity Employer (EOE) Statement

St. Catherine’s Center for Children is deeply committed to creating a diverse, inclusive environment and is 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, pregnancy, family history, genetics, disability, age, military status, veteran status, political affiliation, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local laws.