Registered Nurse-On Call Triage

We Are Hiring!

Catholic Charities Family and Community Services (CCFCS) has been serving our community for over 100 years. We walk with people when they are at their most vulnerable as they journey toward independence to reach their full human potential. We proudly serve and employ people from all backgrounds and experiences.

If you're looking for more than just a job, if you're passionate about making a meaningful impact on the lives of others, join a team that changes lives every day. Be a part of something truly special.

Employment Type:

Per Diem, On-Call (NY Residents only)

Schedule:

Evenings (Monday 4:00pm – Saturday 8:00am) Weekends (8:00am Saturday to 8am Sunday or 8am Sunday to 8:00am Monday) minimum of 1 shift per month

Salary:
Stipend of $40.00 per weekday evening Stipend of $75.00 per weekend day/evening Plus hourly rate paid for time worked/calls taken. Hourly rate: $35.00 - $38.00

Top Benefits and Perks:

• Competitive salary and 403b retirement plan
• Generous time off package and work-life balance
• Comprehensive benefits package
• Supportive and collaborative environment
• Opportunities for growth and development
• Intrinsic reward of truly making a difference in people's lives.

Qualifications:

Education:

Minimum of a Bachelor's in Applied Science degree in Nursing required.

Credentials: NYS Professional Registered Nursing License in good standing.

Experience:

At least two years of experience related to nursing services for those with Intellectual Developmental Disabilities. Previous experience working with OASAS and OPWDD required.

About the Role:

Under general supervision, provides comprehensive health services. Works collaboratively with other providers to facilitate client wellness. Provides remote, off work hours telephone triage to staff calls from OPWDD & OASAS residential group homes. Maintains all applicable confidentiality and ethical standards of relevant governing bodies. Effectively supports ongoing and collaborative communication amongst all program staff and is responsible for ensuring a trauma informed care environment.

Key Responsibilities:

• Remote position, on call overnights, weekends and holidays
• Evaluates the comprehensive health assessment of clients.
• Identifies immediate health care needs.
• Makes appropriate referrals and recommendations based on outcome of triage logic
• Collaborates with appropriate Agency staff, and related community organizations to assure coordination of client care and services if needed.
• Completes required electronic patient record documentation in real time.
• Patient Assessment and Triage:
  Respond to urgent calls, assess symptoms, and determine the appropriate care over the phone.
• Provide staff education and care instructions within the RN scope of practice
• Document staff education accurately and in a timely manner in the EMR.
• Demonstrates effective communication with staff to assure appropriate understanding of treatment requirements and objectives of those actions.
• Strong clinical assessment and critical thinking skills.
• Excellent verbal and written communication.
• Strong interpersonal and customer service skills.
• Extensive knowledge of anatomy, physiology and nursing care standards
• Analytical skills to assess patient condition
• Effective oral communication skills to interview staff and explain next steps as well as to pass information on to other members of the care team
• Ability to work with diverse and vulnerable patient populations.
• Excellent organizational, computer, and documentation skills.
• Possess and maintain accurate knowledge of all regulatory and practice regulations and treatment protocols with special attention to HIPAA requirements
• Always demonstrates the highest standards for ethical and professional conduct.
• Proficiency with computer-based applications to independently complete work and add/use data
• Demonstrate a thorough knowledge of services provided both by the Agency and by external service providers and maintain contacts as needed to efficiently access care for clients.
• Awareness and active support of the Agency's Mission, Vision, Values and Strategic Plan. Including, but not limited to, supporting the Agency's Core Competency initiatives of being Collaborative and…