What are the responsibilities and job description for the Nurse Supervisor position at Catholic Guardian Services?
Post Internal Days
Category
Article 29i
Description
JOB TITLE : Nurse Supervisor
DEPARTMENT : Article 29-I Health Facility
REPORTS TO : Director of Nursing
OBJECTIVE OF POSITION
Catholic Guardian Services is licensed by the New York State Department of Health as an Article 29-I Voluntary Foster Care Agency (VFCA) Health Facility. This licensure allows us to provide 'Core and Other Limited Health-Related Services' to our foster children and enables us to contract and bill Medicaid Managed Care Plans.
The provision of health care services that are of the highest quality, accessible and properly utilized by children in care of Catholic Guardian Services is of vital importance. Through the delivery of five Core Limited Health-Related services we are able to maintain the physical, mental and psychosocial well-being of each child in our care, as determined by his / her assessments and treatment plans.
Catholic Guardian Services' nursing team plays a vital role in insuring-
- That all necessary health-related services are provided in the specified time frames.
- That the child's parents and caregivers are involved in the planning and support of the child's treatment as applicable.
- That information is shared appropriately among medical and behavioral health professionals involved in the child's care.
- That all health-related information and documentation results in the culmination and implementation of the child's Comprehensive Individualized Person-Centered Treatment Plan.
ESSENTIAL RESPONSIBILITIES
Tracking periodic health and dental exams. Notifies foster parents of examinations that are due and follows up with foster parents when appointments are failed and need to be rescheduled.
Coordinating referrals made to specialty clinics and follows up any recommended tests, treatments or therapies.
Making home visits as mandated by the specific foster care program contracts, as needed.
Monitoring and tracking incident / accident reports, emergency room visits, and sick visits to ensure that the prescribed medical regimen is being carried out.
Monitoring both medical and dental compliance and interventions with child, foster parents and caseworker when compliance is in jeopardy
OTHER RESPONSIBILITIES
RESPONSE REQUIREMENTS
Applicants must furnish a written response to the following questions :
INSTRUCTIONS FOR APPLICANT
The applicant must submit a copy of her / his resume, along with a written response to each of the above questions. All applications are to be submitted to Director of Human Resources, Catholic Guardian Services, and 1011 First Avenue, New York, New York 10022. A copy of the application is to be furnished by the applicant to her / his direct supervisor.
Position Requirements
Full-Time / Part-Time
Full-Time
Salary
Benefits
Work Location
Division
Article 29i
About the Organization
It is our vocation to serve those in need, to aid those who desire help, and to guide those who seek better lives. Through supportive interventions, we provide help, create hope and preserve dignity.
We provide help by offering an array of services for underserved families and individuals with special needs. All that we do is delivered with care, compassion, and respect, to address fundamental challenges, improve well-being and increase self-sufficiency.
We create hope by strengthening and empowering families and individuals in need. By providing shelter, care, treatment, rehabilitation, counseling, training, and connection to high quality allied services, we produce holistic solutions that enhance each person's physical, mental and social well-being, as well as their positive connections to family and community.
We preserve dignity with a faith-based commitment to recognizing the value of each person we serve, regardless of race, religion, creed, or life circumstances.
EOE Statement
We are an Equal Opportunity Employer. We will consider applicants for this position without regard to any category protected by applicable federal, state, or local law, including but not limited to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, physical or mental disability, genetic information, veteran status or uniformed servicemember status.
This does not include pregnancy, sex stereotyping, gender identity, gender expression or transgender status, status as a parent, marital status, political affiliation - all of which are on the website.
CGS does not tolerate discrimination in any employment opportunities or practices, based on race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy, sex stereotyping, gender identity, gender expression or transgender status), national origin, sexual orientation, physical or mental disability, age, protected genetic information, status as a parent, marital status, political affiliation, or retaliation based on prior protected EEO activity.
This position is currently accepting applications.
