Job Summary:

Provide all aspects of medication administration to youth, as outlined by the NY State Education Department, DOH and JCCA.

Essential Job Functions:

• Medication Administration including transcription of medication orders.
• Communicate medication orders to pharmacy and check deliveries
• Ensure and obtain psychotropic medication consents when necessary.
• Maintain accurate and up-to-date Medication Administration Records.
• Monitor and perform controlled substance counts and destruction of narcotics.
• Provide support and education to youth & families and staff.
• Assist in the assessment of medication side effects &/or the effectiveness of treatment.
• Oversee all aspects of the delivery, storage and administration of all medications in the cottage(when necessary)
• Provide client and family education
• Participate in ordering process of stock medications
• Assist with training staff on medication administration
• Assist other medical/nursing staff with health care management when necessary
• Provide direct nursing care to residents presenting to the health center with illness or injury

Knowledge, Education and Skills Required:

• NYS Licensed Practical Nurse license
• At least one year of clinical experience (pediatrics preferred) or acute / sub-acute care.
• CPR and First Aid certification required
• Bilingual (Spanish) is helpful

Schedule: Mon-Fri, 7am-3pm

Pay Rate: $30 -$35 per hour