Nurse-RN-RTF-PD (5968)

The House of The Good Shepherd; City of Utica (NY); On-site; USD 45,000 - 64,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Sign-on bonus ($1,500)

Evening shift

Per diem

Job summary

The House of the Good Shepherd is seeking a Per Diem Registered Nurse for evening shifts in Utica, NY. You will provide nursing services within NY licensure scope, support pediatric and emotionally disturbed populations, and work closely with physicians and staff to ensure high-quality care.

Requirements include NY RN licensure, CPR, and at least 1 year of nursing experience. A $1,500 sign-on bonus is offered for part-time roles.

Qualifications

• Current New York State licensure as a Professional Registered Nurse.
• Minimum 1 year of general nursing experience.
• Experience with children and/or emotionally disturbed individuals; or pediatric or mental health nursing experience.
• Current CPR certification.

Responsibilities

• Performs admission assessments on new clients with annual and as-needed updates.
• Performs quarterly and as-needed updates on children’s heights, weights, and blood pressures.
• Attends resident progress conferences as required.
• Assists with ordering, checking, logging, distributing, and administering medications.
• Coordinates services with staff and families.
• Documents information in clinical records and follows physicians’ orders.
• Participates in QA/QI activities and maintains equipment per policy.

Skills

Nursing assessment

Patient care

On-call readiness

Documentation

Education

New York State RN licensure

CPR certification

Tools

Electronic Health Records (EHR)

Job description

Job Details

Job Location: Champlin Ave - Utica, NY 13502

Position Type: Per Diem

Salary Range: $39.25 - $39.25 Hourly

Travel Percentage: None

Job Shift: Evening

Per Diem/Part-time

$1,500 Sign-on Bonus for Part-time

Basic Function / Overall Responsibilities

To provide nursing services within the scope of licensure granted by the State of New York in accordance with agency-established job description and policy and procedures.

Principal Assigned Responsibilities

• Performs admission assessments on new clients with annual and “as needed” updates.
• Performs quarterly and “as needed” updates on children’s’ heights/weights/blood pressures.
• Attends resident progress conferences as required.
• Participates in medication-related functions which may include, but are not limited to, ordering, checking, logging in, distributing, and administering medications.
• Assists HGS physicians (psychiatrist/pediatrician/nurse practitioner) with evaluation of children and follows-up on any orders resulting from such evaluations.
• Participates in scheduling children’s; health-related appointments upon admission, annually, and “as needed”.
• Documents appropriate information in clinical records.
• Carriers out and follows-up on physicians’ orders.
• Participates in medication reviews with physicians and case conferences as needed.
• Coordinates services with other HGS staff members and families.
• Ensures presence of appropriate data and documentation in clinical records via chart reviews.
• Participates in departmental and agency-wide QA/QI activities.
• Maintains supplies and equipment in accordance with established policy and procedures.
• Attends regularly scheduled staff meetings.
• Assumes “on-call” responsibilities in accordance with established policy and procedures.
• Performs employee health screenings.
• Follows established agency policy and procedure regarding Infections Control.
• Assumes relief of nursing supervisor duties when assigned.
• Review, revise, and co-sign documentation assessments completed by Licensed Practical Nurses.
• Other tasks as requested by supervisor(s).

Qualifications: Education and Experience Requirements

• Current New York State licensure/registration as a Professional Registered Nurse.
• Minimum 1-year general nursing experience.
• Experience with children and/or emotionally disturbed individuals; or pediatric or mental health nursing experience.
• Current CPR certification.

Equal Opportunity Employer

The House of the Good Shepherd is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate on the basis of age, race, creed, color, national origin, sexual orientation, military status, sex, pregnancy, gender identity or expression, disability, marital status, or any other basis covered by appropriate law.

We are committed to fostering an inclusive, equitable, and accessible environment where diversity is valued and recognized as a source of strength and enrichment. We seek to attract talented people from a diverse range of backgrounds and cultures.