RN/LPN

Villa-of-Hope-1; City of Rochester (NY); On-site; USD 34,000 - 52,000; Full time

Job summary

Villa of Hope in New York is seeking a Registered Nurse/Licensed Practical Nurse to conduct general assessments and manage medical needs for youth at our group home and life house programs.

The position requires adherence to all policies, collaboration with multidisciplinary teams, and cross-training with residential nursing staff to ensure safe, effective care.

Qualifications

• NYS Registered Nurse License.
• LPN certification required; RN preferred.

Responsibilities

• Perform nursing assessments and health evaluations for youth.
• Administer medications following physician orders and maintain MAR.
• Triages injuries and communicates with medical/psychiatric on-call providers.
• Provide health education to students and families.
• Maintain medication administration records and monthly med sheets.
• Train and supervise unlicensed staff in medication administration.
• Attend intake and treatment team meetings.

Skills

CPR/First Aid

BLS Certified

Education

RN License NYS

LPN preferred

Job description

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RN/LPN

3 days ago Requisition ID: 2043

Salary Range: $25.00 To $38.00 Hourly

JOB TITLE:LPN or RN

POSITION GRADE:82

Pay Range: LPN: $25 - $29 (commensurate with education and experience)

RN: $32.00 - $38.30 (commensurate with education and experience)

FLSA STATUS:Non-Exempt

DEPARTMENT/PROGRAM: OMH Group Home/Medical Services/New LIFE House

SUPERVISOR:Senior Director of Nursing and Inpatient Services

JOB SUMMARY:

Under the general direction of the Senior Director of Nursing, the Registered Nurse will conduct general assessments as well as an evaluation for sick/injured clients at the designated programs. This Program Nurse case manages the youth in their care working with all disciplines to promote positive medical outcomes. Additionally, the nurse will participate in any orientation for new hires and provide observations for the undergraduate and graduate nursing students in the area. The nurse will demonstrate and be accountable to the Agencies Mission, Vision, Values, Guiding Principles and Strategic Plan. The nurse will be cross-trained to collaborate with the residential nursing department.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:

• Exercises full compliance with the Agency’s Code of Conduct, all Agency Policies and Procedures.
• Maintains confidentiality and security for all client and staff related materials and/or records.
• Is compliant with all Office of Mental Health (OMH) adolescent group home regulations
• Performs duties as required regarding child’s health e.g. vital signs, lab work and/or medication administration.
• Triages and assesses client injuries and/or illnesses and communicates to medical and psychiatric on call providers.
• Attends intake and treatment team meetings in their program.
• Performs training, supervision and maintains a record of unlicensed staff medication administration
• Prepares client’s monthly med sheet for the pharmacy.
• Maintains the medication administration record
• Supplies program and client data and statistics to the Director of Health Service as requested.
• Prepares home visit medications weekly.
• Performs nursing assessments and obtains the appropriate consents for students.
• Provides health education and health counseling to students and families.
• Administers and supervises medication administration by following MD orders.
• Provides mandated screenings and immunization monitoring.
• Inspects weekly or monthly medical supplies of program depending on program needs.
• Transport clients as needed for medical appointments and medical/psychiatric needs
• Weekly medical education with each client, including Med Management, planning, explaining different medications

POSITION SPECIFICS:

Schedule:

• Full-time position as the primary nurse split between Tuckahoe Teen Group home (32 hours), and New Life House men’s recovery home (8 hours) some holidays and weekends.

Education:

• NYS Registered Nurse License
• LPN Required, RN preferred

Experience:

• 2 years’ nursing experience working with adolescent and/or mental health clients required

Skills:

CPR/First Aid, BLS Certified

Physical Demands:

• Standing/Walking: Standing and walking is required for the majority of time spent on campus. Nurses must be able to walk around campus throughout shift (including hills, stairs, and inclement weather conditions)
• Lifting: Regular lifting of medical supplies, medications, patient supplies, and patient charts, all weighing up to twenty pounds is required.
• Bending: Bending is required when administering patient care. One must be able to bend to touch the floor to remove environmental hazards.

Kneeling: Squatting is required when operating medical equipment and performing aspects of patient care, such as CPR

COMPETENCIES:

Leading Self

• Character and Courage (Integrity and Trust)
  Do the right thing, because it is the right thing, even when no one is looking. Truth to Power.
• Customer Focus
  Build positive relationships through communication and collaborative problem solving.
• Commitment to Diversity, Inclusion, Justice and Equity
  Believe in the dignity and humanity of all people to reach their full potential.

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