- Conduct physical health assessments for infants, children, and adolescents including HIV Risk Assessments, General First Aid, Triage Activities for sick calls.
- Routine Screening for Substance Abuse, Developmental Health, Mental health, Physical Body Checks for Signs of Abuse
- Routine management and training regarding chronic conditions (Asthma, Diabetes)
- Take vital signs, heights, and weights; document observations and activities
- Provide immunizations and document same
- Provide first aid and emergency care as needed
- Execute medical orders (tests, tasks, hospitalizations, etc.) as ordered by physician/nurse practitioner/psychiatrist
- Obtain certain lab specimens
- Administer hearing and vision tests
- Training and Health Education related to Sexual Reproductive Health
- Medication Administration and Management Reconciliation
- Ensure required documentation for all case actions (medical notes) are completed within established timeframes.
- Maintain appropriate professional boundaries with clients and staff.
- Maintain a safe and secure medical environment for clients
- Accept medication deliveries, check for accuracy, store safely
- A comprehensive health insurance package including medical, dental and vision plans for you and your family.
- 403B retirement benefits
- Employer-paid life insurance and long-term disability insurance
- Generous paid time off (vacation, personal, sick, 12 paid holidays)
- Free employee assistance program through National EAP
- Insurance discounts for our staff and their families
- Trainings to support professional and personal development.
- Employee wellness program
- Employee recognition activities
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Description
LOCATION: Syosset, NYREPORTS TO: Nursing Supervisor
DEPARTMENT: Integrated Health
SCHEDULE: Full Time/ Onsite
$1,500 Hiring Incentive
AGENCY BACKGROUND:
MercyFirst is a not-for-profit human and social service agency that has been serving children and families in need since we were founded by the Sisters of Mercy/Hermanas de las Misericordia in 1894. Today our agency continues to address the emotional and physical needs of children and families in Brooklyn, Queens and across Long Island through innovative treatments and life-changing interventions. We provide community-based prevention and family foster care services, group homes in the community for struggling children and families within the child welfare and juvenile justice systems, and short-term residential services for unaccompanied migrant children. Each year, MercyFirst serves more than 3,000 children, teenagers and families overcome enormous obstacles, re-imagine their futures and develop their full potential.
PROGRAM BACKGROUND:
To meet the needs of the ever-changing foster care population. Our children have often experienced significant levels of trauma, poverty and violence. As they grow and mature, their individual needs change. Our assessments, health counseling, and selected treatments change to meet their new needs. Our children's physical and mental health as well as their strengths must be supported so they can reach their full potential.
POSITION SUMMARY:
Under the supervision of the Nursing Supervisor, the Nurse will be responsible for providing best practice nursing care to our clients. Our clients are a mix of infants, toddlers, school age children and teens and are male and female. Nurses will work with birth families, foster parents, and other members of each child's treatment team.
Day shifts Monday - Friday. Occasional Saturday mornings.
REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS:
Current Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) or Registered Nurse (RN) in New York State, current CPR certification and completion of required courses in Child Abuse and Infection Control. Must have and maintain a valid Driver's License with a satisfactory driving record.
RESPONSIBILITIES:
LPN: $ /hour. Depending on License. Full-time 40 hours/week.
Hiring Incentive - $1,500 after 500 worked hours.
MercyFirst is an inclusive, anti-racist, multicultural organization and an Equal Opportunity Employer who welcomes prospective employees from diverse backgrounds for all levels at the agency. We strive for a workforce that is reflective of the communities we serve, and do not discriminate on the basis of actual or perceived race, color, national origin, alienage or citizenship status, religion or creed, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity and/or expression, disability, age (18 and over), military status, prior record of arrest or conviction, marital status, partnership status, care giver status, pregnancy, genetic information or predisposition or genetic characteristic, unemployment status, status as a victim or witness of domestic violence, sex offenses or stalking, consumer credit history, or any other status protected by federal, state, and/or city law. This includes, but is not limited to, employment actions against and treatment of employees and applicants for employment.
