Job Information
Elmcrest Children's Center RN - Part Time in Syracuse, New York
RN - Part Time
Job Details
Level
Experienced
Job Location
Main Campus - Syracuse, NY
Position Type
Part Time
Education Level
Registered Nurse
Salary Range
$26.00 Hourly
Job Category
Nurse
Description
The Qualified Registered Nurse provides health and medical services to the resident’s at Elmcrest Children’s Center. As a member of the medical department, the registered nurse shares responsibility for ensuring the most effective provision of services to the children in our care. The schedule to work per diem/part time includes evenings 0500-0900PM and weekends 0700-1200PM or 0500-0900PM. We serve a dynamic population of youth who reside on our main campus, varying in age from 7-18 years. This position is rewarding in many areas including the appreciation our youth have for our dedicated medical staff. We rely on experienced, outgoing, and caring RN’s to provide the respectful and genuine care that our youth need.
Responsibilities:
Direct patient care
Provide assessments to youth with illness, injury, or health related concerns. Reports any significant findings to the appropriate provider.
Transcribes all information accurately and efficiently and carries out orders for treatment as medically prescribed.
Administer medication(s) safely, accurately, and per best practice, NYS and agency guidelines. Is attentive in monitoring for any adverse effects.
Provide assessments, monitoring, and care to the youth in the event of a physical restraint per agency requirements for injuries
Administer first aid during emergency situations and coordinate patient care until EMS arrives or the youth is transported to the emergency department
Coordinate with members of the treatment team providers such as the MD, NP, Psychiatrists, Clinicians, as well as others as needed to ensure continuity and quality of care.
Assure that the physical health needs of each youth are met in a timely and efficient manner
Oversee care provided by the LPN during shift(s) when needed.
Vaccine administration
Phlebotomy
Triage
Clerical work
Routine and acute care assessments
Other duties as assigned per shift
Qualifications
CPR Certified
Current NYS License as a Registered Professional Nurse
Pediatric experience preferred
Experience in EHR systems and Microsoft