Mental Health Registered Nurse (5754)
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Together for Youth
NY
Summary
The Registered Nurse is responsible for delivering quality nursing care, including conducting initial health assessments, physical exams, and triage for youth entering the facility. They also manage medication administration, maintain medical supplies, and provide health education training to staff.
Job Description
Job DetailsJob Location: Bath, NY 14810Position Type: Full-TimeSalary Range: $82,000.00 - $82,000.00 Salary/yearTravel Percentage: Up to 25%Job Shift: FlexibleThe Registered Professional Nurse position is responsible for delivering quality nursing care to all clients. The Registered Nurse provides an initial health assessment of youth entering the facility including but not limited to health history, physical exams, and laboratory tests and provides treatment of emergency and/or serious acute health conditions.
QualificationsJob Responsibilities
Conduct assessments, including HIV risk assessments, intake assessments, general first aid and triage activities.
Routine screening for substance abuse, developmental health, mental health, and physical body checks for abuse.
Routine management and training regarding health education.
Provide training to staff about youth medical issues
Medication administration and management including reconciliation.
Maintaining medical supplies and equipment
Practicing proper infection control.
Follow up after medical appointments, community provider visits, urgent/emergency care or hospitalization.
Ensures compliance with state and agency law and regulations.
Performs other duties as assigned.
Job Requirements
Minimum Associates Degree in Nursing; required.
Current New York State Registered Nurse license and CPR/First Aid certification.
Minimum 1 – 3 years of experience. Experience with at-risk youth preferred.
Flexible schedule and ability to provide weekend, holiday and on call coverage.
Case Management experience is a plus.
Must have a current and valid driver's license with acceptable driving history to the Agency. Travel required.
Ability to work with a culturally and economically diverse population.
Skills: ability to exercise sound judgment and follow detailed oral or written instructions; demonstrated oral and written communication skills; demonstrated knowledge of nursing techniques, procedures, practices, and theory, of medical terminology, infection control measures and safety principles.
Equal Opportunity Employer
Together for Youth is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate on the basis of age, race, creed, color, national origin, sexual orientation, military status, sex, pregnancy, gender identity or expression, disability, marital status, or any other basis covered by appropriate law.
We are committed to fostering an inclusive, equitable, and accessible environment where diversity is valued and recognized as a source of strength and enrichment. We seek to attract talented people from a diverse range of backgrounds and cultures.
As a federal contractor, Together for Youth will not discharge or in any other manner discriminate against employees or applicants because they have inquired about, discussed, or disclosed their own pay or the pay of another employee or applicant. However, employees who have access to the compensation information of other employees or applicants as a part of their essential job functions cannot disclose the pay of other employees or applicants to individuals who do not otherwise have access to compensation information, unless the disclosure is (a) in response to a formal complaint or charge, (b) in furtherance of an investigation, proceeding, hearing, or action, including an investigation conducted by the employer, or (c) consistent with the contractor’s legal duty to furnish information. 41 CFR 60-1.35(c)
For nearly 140 years, Together for Youth (formerly Berkshire Farm Center) has remained committed to a mission of empowering youth and families so they can live safely, independently, and productively within their communities. Our history is long and our commitment to our mission has not wavered, but the way we help families has evolved to meet their unique challenges.
Our 600+ staff across NYS bring their authentic selves to work each day as they serve over 2,000 children and families daily. Learn more about our mission, our commitment to DEI, and ways to get involved by visiting our website at: www.berkshirefarm.org or following us on social media.
TFY's Equity Statement:
The Berkshire Farm Center and Services for Youth community stands committed to embracing and promoting diversity, equity, and inclusion.
We vow to begin our journey by looking inward – by examining all biases and judgements while acknowledging both privilege and power. We are committed to better understanding privilege whether it be through race, gender, sexual identity, religion, ability, or other forms. Once fully acknowledged, we pledge to use the identified privilege to advocate for others. We understand that the work we do fosters change that will create a positive, ripple effect within our agency and in the community.
We at TFY stand committed to becoming an all-inclusive, anti-racist, multicultural organization that encompasses a sense of belonging for all staff members, children and families, and community partners who join us in our mission. We are committed to dismantling barriers and ideology that reinforce a non-inclusive environment.
We are dedicated to remaining open-minded, respectful, and actively choose learning over comfort. We acknowledge that everyone is on their own journey, and we strive to cultivate a culture of non-judgment, to choose words carefully, show compassion, extend grace, and consistently strive to become an advocate and ally for others.
Founded
1886
Company size
501-1,000 employees
Industry
Individual and Family Services
Org type
Nonprofit
Headquarters
Canaan, New York
For nearly 140 years, Together for Youth (formerly Berkshire Farm Center) has remained committed to a mission of empowering youth and families so they can live safely, independently, and productively within their communities. Our history is long and our commitment to our mission has not wavered, but the way we help families has evolved to meet their unique challenges.
Our 600+ staff across NYS bring their authentic selves to work each day as they serve over 2,000 children and families daily. Learn more about our mission, our commitment to DEI, and ways to get involved by visiting our website at: www.berkshirefarm.org or following us on social media.
TFY's Equity Statement:
The Berkshire Farm Center and Services for Youth community stands committed to embracing and promoting diversity, equity, and inclusion.
We vow to begin our journey by looking inward – by examining all biases and judgements while acknowledging both privilege and power. We are committed to better understanding privilege whether it be through race, gender, sexual identity, religion, ability, or other forms. Once fully acknowledged, we pledge to use the identified privilege to advocate for others. We understand that the work we do fosters change that will create a positive, ripple effect within our agency and in the community.
We at TFY stand committed to becoming an all-inclusive, anti-racist, multicultural organization that encompasses a sense of belonging for all staff members, children and families, and community partners who join us in our mission. We are committed to dismantling barriers and ideology that reinforce a non-inclusive environment.
We are dedicated to remaining open-minded, respectful, and actively choose learning over comfort. We acknowledge that everyone is on their own journey, and we strive to cultivate a culture of non-judgment, to choose words carefully, show compassion, extend grace, and consistently strive to become an advocate and ally for others.
Founded
1886
Company size
501-1,000 employees
Industry
Individual and Family Services
Org type
Nonprofit
Headquarters
Canaan, New York
