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Salary Range $45.00 - $45.00 Hourly

Level Experienced

Position Type Full Time

Job Shift Any

Education Level Registered Nurse

Travel Percentage None

Category Nurse

Description

The Registered Nurse Administrator has the responsibility of meeting the medical needs of the children of Casey’s Place. The Registered Nurse Administrator will collaborate with guests’ parents, and admin team, to provide the optimum environment for all children at Casey’s Place. This full time 30hr a week is scheduled in a manner to best meet the medical demands of the program

Responsibilities:

+ Clinical oversight, and supervision of Nurses on-site and contracted Medicaid nurses for Medically Fragile program

+ Oversight of the Medically Fragile Respite program; obtain prior approvals, assign RNs to medical guests on medical weekends, develop doctor orders/nursing care plans and ensure doctor’s signature(s) on care plans

+ Attend intake meetings and complete admission packets for guests

+ Develop and update Individualized Plan of Protection (IPOP), every 6 months (or as needed) for all guests

+ Develop and update Medication Administration Record (MAR), yearly (or as needed) for all guests

+ Update dietary considerations for guests; post for staff

+ Obtain and manage doctors’ orders for medications

+ Provide training for DSPs and medication certified staff as needed; core medical, medication certification, mechanical lift training, yearly re-certifications.

+ Conduct weekly medical equipment checks (Hoyer lifts, AED machine)

+ Maintain medical supplies inventory

+ Maintain a current and on-going knowledge of pediatric health issues and practices through medical literature, in-services, workshops, etc.

+ Construct and revise policies and procedures to promote the safe and effective delivery of health care services to the children of Casey’s Place

+ Be onsite for overnight respite admissions

+ Other Duties as Assigned: Please note this job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job. Duties, responsibilities and activities may change at any time with or without notice.

Qualifications

+ Required Education and Experience :

+ Graduated from an accredited school of professional nursing and licensed to practice as a nurse (RN) in the state of New York

+ Pediatric Experience for 2 years preferred

+ Private Duty NYS Medicaid, NPI number and Provider ID (preferred)

+ Additional Eligibility Qualifications :

+ Experience with EHRs and other database, ordering and tracking systems.

+ Experience with scheduling and supervision of medical staff

+ Excellent written and verbal communication

+ CPR Certified