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About the Role

The Children's Home of Poughkeepsie is seeking a full-time Registered Nurse to work in our Main House. The staff nurse will assume assigned duties in accordance with CHP, OCFS, and ORR policies and procedures, including managing medical care, records, and relationships with medical providers.

Responsibilities

• Conducts assessments, including HIV risk assessments, intake assessments, and general first aid and triage activities.
• Routinely screens for substance abuse, developmental health, mental health, and physical body checks for abuse.
• Assesses children's physical condition and refers for treatment as needed.
• Administers first aid and routine sick-child care, and provides physician ordered care.
• Provides routine management and training regarding chronic conditions, such as diabetes and asthma.
• Provides training and health education including reproductive health education.
• Supports and manages the emotional/psychiatric needs of children.
• Establishes treatment goals for children in collaboration with the multidisciplinary team.
• Arranges for, coordinates, or directly escorts children to and from medical appointments.
• Administers medications and executes physician’s orders.
• Assists in the maintenance of records and UC Portal documentation.
• Ensures complete and timely completion of ORR Required Medical Forms.
• Acts as liaison between the UC programs and ORR, local medical providers/any others pertinent to the program.
• Oversees the medical and health care services in the absence of the Lead Medical Coordinator.
• Processes Treatment Authorization Requests through ORR’s medical insurance provider.
• Maintains community relationships with medical providers.
• Arranges and secures medical care for children.
• Manages disease reporting requirements for care providers.
• Administers immunizations for children.
• Monitors children's health needs.
• Assists children in preventive health care and personal hygiene.
• Cares for sick children.
• Assesses medical needs.

Requirements

• Must possess a valid RN 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.

Skills

• First Aid
• CPR Certified
• Nursing experience
• Working with children
• Psychiatric experience

Location

• Poughkeepsie, NY

Work Type

• Full Time
• Onsite

Experience Level

• Nursing experience

Education Level

• RN
• AS or BSN in nursing

Salary/Compensations

• $40.00 - $42.00 Hourly

Benefits

• Weekly pay
• Medical insurance
• Vision insurance
• Dental insurance
• Life insurance
• 403(b)
• Tuition reimbursement
• Paid time off
• 4 weeks of vacation
• 3 personal days
• 12 holidays
• 9 sick days
• Great work environment

About the Company

• 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.

Equal Opportunity

• 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.