RN Administrator

Elmcrest Children's Center is seeking an administrative RN with pediatric experience to provide medical program management and medical supervision of staff at Casey's Place, a pediatric respite center for children with disabilities and medical conditions.

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), every 6 months (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, yearly re-certifications of medication certified staff

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

• Maintain medical supplies inventory

• On-call for direct care staff, bi-weekly ($300.00 stipend)

• 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 or ensure the assignment of a PT nurse is present for the overnight respite admissions.

• Other duties assigned by the Director of Developmental Disability Services.

Qualifications:

• Registered Nurse (New York State license/registration)

• Experience with scheduling and supervision of medical staff

• Valid NY Driver’s License

• Excellent written and verbal communication

• Regular and timely attendance

• Ability to sit, stand, bend and move about in ways that benefit job duties

• Private duty NYS Medicaid and NPI Number (Required)

• Pediatric experience is preferred

Essential Job Qualifications:

· Ability to lift 50 pounds with or without assistance.

• Ability to sit, squat, crouch and stand for elongated periods of time
• Ability to lift arms over head in upward reaching motion
• Ability to walk up and downstairs up to several times per day.

Job Types: Full-time, Part-time

Pay: $40.00 per hour

Expected hours: 20 – 35 per week

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• 401(k) matching
• Dental insurance
• Employee assistance program
• Flexible schedule
• Health insurance
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Professional development assistance
• Referral program
• Vision insurance

Standard shift:

• Day shift

Supplemental schedule:

• On call

Weekly schedule:

• Monday to Friday

License/Certification:

• Driver's License (Required)
• RN License (Required)

Ability to Relocate:

• Syracuse, NY 13205: Relocate before starting work (Required)

Work Location: In person

Salary : $40