School Nurse (RN) Job at Vanderheyden, Wynantskill, NY

SHZUZTZXWkQvamlVVWM3dFpuSnNxRkFiWnc9PQ==
  • Vanderheyden
  • Wynantskill, NY

Job Description



Position Summary: As a member of the clinical team this nurse will oversee the provision of health care services to the individuals served at Vanderheyden OCFS Programs in accordance with the New York state Nurse Practice Act, New York State Office of Children and Family Services, as well as policies and procedures of Vanderheyden. The nurse will be responsible for assessing, planning, implementing and evaluating the Health care needs of individuals and documenting the findings.

Primary Duties & Essential Functions:


  • Comply with all requirements of 29I Licensure

  • Compliance with applicable laws, rules, and regulations to include NYSED Guidelines

  • Complete admission nursing assessment for all individual's admitted to the day program according to agency policy.

  • Ensure that agency health forms are accurately completed, including the Emergency Room Information Record, the Description of Resident Form and the Medication Administration Record, verifying allergies and history if needed.

  • Create and maintain a Health File for each individual admitted to the Day Program.

  • Develop a Nursing Care Plan, which provides for routine prophylactic care and individualized services as noted in the admission assessment.

  • Schedule lab work for Vanderheyden individuals.

  • Notify the appropriate Clinician/Case Coordinator student's health needs.

  • Provide on going nursing assessments as dictated by individual's needs.

  • The nurse will prepare consult note, including list of medications, for all scheduled health care appointments and when possible for emergency visits.

  • Review documentation received from Health Care providers and implement the recommendations given by the provider within an appropriate time period.

  • Complete the health section of forms required for participation at various collateral agencies.

  • Copy and obtain NPI #

  • The Nurse will be responsible assisting with arranging for the procurement of adaptive equipment for an individual's use.

  • Based on individual assessment will refer individual for further medical follow-up.

  • Reviews consult notes for assigned residents after physical appointments and makes appropriate medication changes and ordering.

  • When Resident returns from psych or medical hospital admission, assessment done by RN and then MD next scheduled day.

  • Will assure accuracy of MAR's weekly for RN's own assigned unit.

  • Check medication carts for RN's individual assigned units for outdated medication, OTC's, clean and organized med cart.

  • All RN nurses will participate in the Nursing On-Call System.

  • The nurse will collaborate with the Direct Care Supervisors, House Managers and the Case Coordinator to develop ways to educate and monitor individuals and Direct Care Staff regarding performing and providing health and personal care.

  • Will do weekly medication counts at school and request from health services/ family needed medication when supple is low.

  • Maintains an adequate supply of medication for individuals use in residence, on home visits and school/day program.

  • Review the Medication Administration Records to ascertain that they accurately reflect the medication prescription and that the documentation of medication is completed correctly.

  • Review and prepare individual's Medication Administration Records (MARS) monthly in the Medication Book.

  • Administer Medication to individuals as deemed necessary based on individual assessment.

  • Will do medication pours with DCW staff as assigned by Director of Health service.

  • Immunization check to maintain accurate records for SED required yearly report.

  • Assessment of individual based on injury, AOA restraints, and LWOC.

  • Labwork – scheduling & supply ordering

Required Education, Knowledge and Skills:


  • Will be a graduate of an accredited nursing school.

  • License and registration to practice nursing in New York State.

  • Will have documentation of and favorable references regarding relevant experience in pediatrics, mental health, developmental disabilities or community nursing.

Responsibilities and Working Conditions:


  • Must be available to work a 40 hour work week

  • Must be able to lift 25 pounds

  • Must be able to stand and run moderate periods of time

  • Must have a valid driver's license

  • Willingness to respond to the needs of a culturally population

Compensation: $70,000 - $78,000

Vanderheyden is committed to the Sanctuary Model - a blueprint for clinical and organizational change which, at its core, promotes safety and recovery from adversity through the active creation of a trauma-informed community. The Sanctuary Model's focus is not only on the people who seek services, but equally on the people and systems that provide those services.

  Vanderheyden Hall Inc., as an Equal Opportunity Employer, does not discriminate in its hiring or employment practices on the basis of gender, race or ethnicity, color, national origin, religion, age, disability, military or marital status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, prior arrest or conviction record or any other category protected by applicable federal, state or local laws.

Qualifications



Education





Required





Associates or better.



Experience





Required






5 years:

School - Middle and High School students




 

Licenses & Certifications




Required




RN

 



Equal Opportunity Employer
This employer is required to notify all applicants of their rights pursuant to federal employment laws. For further information, please review the  Know Your Rights notice from the Department of Labor.

recblid ncbv98vy6rhme6scmqhrrcd9lwho1e
Vanderheyden

Job Tags

Work at office, Local area,

Similar Jobs

Sitter.com

URGENT: Sitter Wanted - Join Our Pittsburgh Family As A Caring Sitter Competitive Pay At $15 Per Hour! Job at Sitter.com

 ...reliable and caring nanny for our daughters ages 5 and 7. This is a part-time, live-out position Monday-Friday 3pm-7pm.We are looking for...  ..., and a nurturing environment for our children.We offer $15 per hour for this position. If you are interested in joining our family... 

SAP

Associate - Accounting and Internal Controls Job at SAP

 ...learning, skill growth, great benefits, and a team that wants you to grow and succeed. PURPOSE AND OBJECTIVES The Associate - Accounting and Internal Controls will be a key member of the Local Chief Accountant Organization. This role is primarily focused on supporting... 

Petco Health and Wellness

Stocker / Cashier Job at Petco Health and Wellness

 ...you want to make a real difference, create an exciting career path, feel welcome to be your whole self, and nurture your wellbeing, Petco is the place for you. Our core values capture that spirit as we work to improve lives by doing what's right for pets, people, and our... 

AHS Staffing

Travel Nurse RN - PACU - Post Anesthesia Care Job at AHS Staffing

 ...Job Description AHS Staffing is seeking a travel nurse RN PACU - Post Anesthesia Care for a travel nursing job in Richmond, Virginia. Job Description & Requirements ~ Specialty: PACU - Post Anesthesia Care ~ Discipline: RN ~ Start Date: 01/26/2026~ Duration... 

Kaav Inc.

Technical Business Analyst Job at Kaav Inc.

 ...that matter, our team supports a fully integrated tech stack: Workday (Core HCM), Dayforce (Workforce Management), Avature (career site...  ...payroll, etc. A day in the life: The Senior Technical Business Analyst works closely with business stakeholders and technology teams...