Nurse- PT

The Children's Home of Poughkeepsie has been caring for children throughout the Hudson Valley for over 175 years! We strive to empower children and families to achieve optimal health and well being. We are currently seeking a full-time Registered Nurse to work in our Main House.

Position Summary:

The staff nurse assumes those duties assigned in accordance with CHP, OCFS, and ORR policies and procedures, including but not limited to processing Treatment Authorization Requests through ORR's medical insurance provider, maintaining community relationships with medical providers, maintenance of records, arranging and securing medical care for children, disease reporting requirements for care providers, immunizations for children, monitoring children's health needs, executing physicians orders, assisting children in preventive health care and personal hygiene, caring for sick children, and assessing medical needs.

Essential Functions and Responsibilities:

1. Conducts assessments, including: HIV risk assessments, intake assessments, and general first aid and triage activities.
2. Routinely screens for: substance abuse, developmental health, mental health and physical body checks for abuse.
3. Assesses children's physical condition and refers for treatment as needed.
4. Administers first aid and routine sick-child care, and provides physician ordered care.
5. Provides routine management and training regarding chronic conditions, such as diabetes and asthma.
6. Provides training and health education including reproductive health education.
7. Supports and manages the emotional/psychiatric needs of children.
8. Establishes treatment goals for children, utilizing historical and current available information in collaboration with the multidisciplinary team.
9. Arranges for, coordinates, or directly escorts children to and from medical appointments.
10. Administers medications and executes physician's orders.
11. Assists in the maintenance of records and UC Portal documentation
12. Ensures complete and timely completion of ORR Required Medical Forms
13. Acts as liaison between the UC programs and ORR, local medical providers/any others pertinent to the program.

Schedule:

Friday - Saturday 11am-9pm, Sunday - Thursday OFF

The Children's Home offers an outstanding benefit package which includes weekly pay, medical, vision, dental, life insurance, 403(b), tuition reimbursement, paid time off, and a great work environment! Paid time off includes 4 weeks of vacation, 3 personal days, 12 holidays and 9 sick days annually.

MINIMUM Qualifications:

• Must possess a valid RN/LPN license in good standing
• Must possess a High school diploma or equivalent
• Must be First Aid and CPR Certified.
• Must have nursing experience.
• Valid New York State Driver's License with a good driving record as determined by the Agency.

PREFERRED Qualifications:

• Relevant experience working with children.
• Some psychiatric experience.
• Higher Education - AS or BSN in nursing

The Children's Home of Poughkeepsie is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

The Children's Home participates in E-Verify and will provide the federal government with your Form I-9 information to confirm that you are authorized to work in the U.S. If E-Verify cannot confirm that you are authorized to work, this employer is required to give you written instructions and an opportunity to contact Department of Homeland Security (DHS) or Social Security Administration (SSA) so you can begin to resolve the issue before the employer can take any action against you, including terminating your employment. Employers can only use E-Verify once you have accepted a job offer and completed the form I-9.