BCCS Registered Nurse Saturday Respite

Company: Brookville Center for Children's Services
Location: Glen Head
Posted on: May 17, 2022

Job Description:

Overview:
BCCS Registered Nurse Saturday Respite Silver building Brookville location Per diemThe Children's Education Center offers a day care program with both integrated and special education preschool options, as well as a school age special education program and specialized autism program.Qualifications: -College degree required and NYS Department of Education Licensure as a Registered Nurse requiredCPR and First Aid certification required and experience working with students with developmental disabilities preferredPrimary duties and responsibilities include but not limited to:1: Professional DutiesPromotes and maintains sound health practices for all students and staffAdministers, documents and monitors medicationProvides emergency medical care for all medical crises and accidents and provides seizure management.Renders first aid to students and staff and relate information to appropriate individual.Communicates with counselors to ensure that each student's recreation activity takes his/her medical condition(s) into consideration.Provides prompt detection and referral of health/medical problem to the appropriate health/medical specialist and parent.Ensures that a comprehensive medical record of each student is available and updated accordingly.Maintains control, documentation, reporting and follow-up of all communicable diseases and infections.Communicates medical issues of students to counselors, parents, medical specialists and administration.Documents health office visits.Maintains inventory of medical supplies.Adheres to agency policies/proceduresPerforms additional related duties as requested by supervisorEnsures that work related safety procedures are in place and are being adhered to by staff.2: Environment ManagementResponsible for the health and safety of participants during program timeMaintain a healthy, safe and attractive environment.3: - Professional BehaviorCooperate and conduct self in manner appropriate to recreation/respite settingAdhere to program specific policies and procedures.Participate in program-wide activities and act in an appropriate mannerParticipate in activities and seek support to enhance knowledge in areas pertinent to participants in program4: - Professional DevelopmentMaintenance of nursing expertise via participation in continuing education.Attend and participate in supervision and implement recommendations appropriately.5: - Adhere to general policies of the organization/regulators including:Code of Ethical ConductEmergency/disaster preparedness protocols.Departmental in-service education program requirements.Fire/Safety prevention protocols.Policies and procedures (attendance, punctuality, appearance, professional attitude, etc.)Quality improvement activities.Job related self-development education activities.Infection control practices and procedures.Regulatory requirements and annual physical examination and Mantoux testing. -6: - Performs other related duties, as requiredDemonstrate understanding of the needs of participants and visitors for each specific age group.Address safety and psychological needs of the special age groups, as appropriate, in the performance of work activities.Address the needs of special groups, hearing impaired, physically challenged and various issues relating to the program and facility.Maintain participant, family and employee confidentiality.Is consistently courteous and considerate in person, on the telephone, and in interactions with participants and others such as family, visitors, venders, and other employees.Exhibit the "At Your Service" attitude, i.e. smiles, uses positive eye contact, and is friendly, open and approachable.Respond quickly to participant, and/or parent/guardian's request, refers to appropriate member of the care team, if necessary, and informs supervisor of actions taken.Promote positive co-worker relationships, teamwork and cooperation.Work collaboratively and is respectful of others.Take individual responsibility for providing outstanding Service Quality.

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