Nurse - Registered Nurse, Residential; Per Diem

As a Registered Nurse, you will provide nursing care and services to a youth and adolescent population with emotional, behavioral and physical needs using the nursing process (assessing, diagnosing, planning, implementing, and evaluating). You will report to the Nursing Manager and you will work onsite.

Responsibilities:

Complete the nursing assessment, evaluation and treatment plan of care for the physical and behavioral/emotional health of the residents

Case management of outside provider visits (medical and dental) including annual assessments

Review lab and test results, reporting critical values to providers

Medication management including ordering medications and obtaining prior authorizations

Dispense medications; report/discuss observed side effects or other concerns with consulting psychiatrist

Provide client and family education regarding medications and treatments ollaborate with our staff regarding concerns and behaviors

Communicate with medical director/providers regarding changes in client’s health/behavior

Participate in Interdisciplinary Medication Review meetings

Nursing and medical documentation using EHRProvide training to residential counselor staff regarding reporting/recording of observed behaviors and possible side effects relating to medications

Update discharge planning needs

Participate when assigned in agency committees

Other duties as assigned within scope of practice and based on agency needs

Requirements and

Education:

RN Licensed in New York StateCPR Certification required.

Registered Nurse 1-2 years’ experience preferred

Experience working with youth and adolescent population desired

Must pass physical.

Must be able to complete TCI training.

Benefits Health care package: medical, dental, and vision

Tuition reimbursement

Paid time off Holiday Pay
401 (K) plan

Life Insurance Loan repayment assistance

Free training/CEU opportunities

About Northern Rivers At Northern Rivers Family of Services, we work together to make a difference in our client's lives. Northern Rivers empowers children, adults, and families to change their lives and build stronger communities.

Northern Rivers Family of Services is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We hire great people from a variety of backgrounds, not because it is the right thing to do, but because it makes us stronger! All applicants will be considered for employment without attention to race, color, religion, sex, orientation, gender identity, national origin, veteran or disability status, or any other characteristic protected under applicable law.

We cherish the unique contributions of our diverse staff and are building a culture where everyone has the opportunity to do the meaningful work.