Job Description:

Location: Cassadaga, NY, US
Category: Full Time
Posted Date: 2 days ago
Requisition ID: 2468
Salary Range: $32.00 To $32.00 Hourly

Title: Registered Nurse (RN)
Reports To: Health and Wellness Director (RN)

Position Description

Summary

Responsible for rendering medical care to the ill or injured according to health standing orders and physician orders. Observes patients, records significant conditions and reactions, and notifies the Wellness Manager or Physician of patients’ conditions and reactions to drugs, treatment, and significant incidents.

Essential Functions

1. Takes temperatures, pulse, blood pressure, and other vital signs to determine the patient’s progress.
2. May train staff in areas of CPR, First Aid, and crisis intervention.
3. Participates in medical examination of new students in accordance with the U.S. Department of Labor’s (DOL) guidelines.
4. May screen patients and direct them to the Center Physician, Dentist, Health Services Coordinator, Counselor, or public health department as appropriate.
5. Assists the Physician with patient examinations.
6. Prepares patients for tests and examinations.
7. Prepares and administers prescribed medications.
8. Maintains medical equipment and inventory of supplies and medications.
9. Maintains accurate medical records, updates records in a timely manner, and retrieves all patient records of outside medical visits for continued care on center.
10. Provides medical counseling/education to students.
11. Models, mentors, and monitors the positive normative culture of the center.
12. Acts as a responsible custodian for the assigned center property.
13. Reports violations of ethical behavior.
14. Suggests opportunities for continuous operational improvement and reduction of waste.
15. Identifies and reports environmental health and safety concerns.

Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Requirements

Required Education & Experience

• Active, unrestricted license to practice in the center’s state
• One year of health care experience, preferably in a health clinic; proven experience as an RN
• Experience working with youth preferred
• Excellent knowledge of nursing care methods and procedures
• Excellent knowledge of emergency care
• In-depth knowledge of health and safety guidelines and procedures (sanitation, decontamination, etc.) and a willingness to follow them at all times

Certifications/Competencies

• Must have passed the NCLEX-RN exam administered by the National Council of State Boards of Nursing (NCSBN)
• Must meet all the other licensing requirements mandated by the state’s board of nursing
• Ability to promote the Career Success Standards (CSS) by modeling appropriate behaviors, mentoring students when necessary, and monitoring both positive and negative behaviors through interventions
• Strong organizational skills
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills
• Computer proficiency required

Minimum Eligibility Qualifications

• If the position requires driving, a valid driver’s license in the state of employment with an acceptable driving record is required
• I-9 documentation required to verify authorization to work in the United States
• Ability to pass a pre-employment drug test and background check

Additional Information

Other Duties

This job description is not a comprehensive listing of all duties or responsibilities that are required for this position and may be updated. In the event of a change of duties, the employee will be notified.

Diversity is at the heart of our business. It is key to our people's passion for serving individuals and communities who seek to build a stronger workforce. We strive to create a work environment that provides all our team members with equal access to information, development and opportunity. Furthermore, our commitment to diversity and inclusion is deeply rooted in the values instilled by our Four Cornerstones and commitment to Extreme Customer Service. We recognize that differences in age, race, gender, nationality, sexual orientation, physical ability, thinking style and background bring richness to our work environments. Such differences help us connect better with the workforce development needs of people we serve in our communities. We believe that attracting, developing and retaining a base of employees that reflects the diversity of our customers is essential to our success.

Equal Opportunity Employer

Dynamic Workforce Solutions is an equal opportunity employer/program and auxiliary aids and services are available upon request to individuals with disabilities.

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