Residential Registered Nurse (Per Diem Shifts)
Company: Child & Family Services of Erie County
Location: Buffalo
Posted on: February 17, 2026
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Job Description:
Job Description Job Description Position Summary: The
Residential RN is responsible for monitoring the physical and
mental health of our residents and implementing medical procedures.
Major Responsibilities/Activities/Tasks Work with
Pediatrician/Psychiatrist/Psychiatric Nurse Practitioner to address
health care concerns Treat all minor illnesses; provide emergency
first aid when necessary and notify Physician of all acute
illnesses and emergencies requiring immediate medical attention
Arrange clinic appointments for Pediatrician and all medical
referrals including intake, annual and discharge physical and
dental examinations for each resident Inform Nursing Supervisor,
Residential Treatment Facility Medical Director and Pediatrician of
results of all clinic visits Monitor and complete all ongoing
medical charts and immunization records in a timely fashion
Complete necessary medical reports for outside agencies or schools
Implement prescribed orders for treatment, medication and referral;
administer all prescription medications for residents; which
includes maintaining daily documentation of all medication
administration records Support living unit staff as required
Actively participate in Therapeutic Crisis Intervention training
and updates, and implement lower level techniques effectively and
appropriately Uses physical intervention appropriately and safely
Writes event reports correctly and in a timely manner Minimum
Requirements: Registered Nursing Degree from a recognized
accredited school of nursing Must be registered and licensed in NY
State as an RN Ability to relate well to children and other staff
members Possess a valid New York State Driver’s License and
continued automobile insurance Ability to deescalate and manage
difficult behaviors of children Ability to initiate or participate
in physical interventions when necessary Competitive Pay Rate of
$36 per hour based on experience Schedule: Per diem, days 6AM to
6:30PM; overnights 6PM to 6:30AM; weekends and holidays CFS offers
full-time employees the below benefits to support our employees and
their families and help to create a healthy work environment. Paid
Time Off (PTO) –20 PTO Days (25 Days After Five Years of
Employment) –14 Paid Holidays (includes 2 flex holidays) –
Bereavement: Four Paid Days – Paid Jury Duty Employer Paid Life
Insurance Medical, Two Plan Options Dental, Two Plan Options Vision
Insurance Wellness Program and Incentives Health Savings Account
(HSA) and Quarterly Employer-Contributions Healthcare Flexible
Spending Account (FSA) Dependent Care FSA Retirement Employee
Referral Bonus Qualifying Employer for Public Service Student Loan
Forgiveness Program (PSLF) 403(b) Right Away and
Employer-Contributions After Two Years CFS Diversity Statement:
Within our agency and in the communities that we serve, C&FS is
committed to diversity and inclusion with race equity at the
center. Every day we work to promote safety, health, and wellness.
We will not stop until Black, indigenous and people of color are
free from racism and experience peace, prosperity and well-being.
Child & Family Services is an Equal Opportunity Employer: Child &
Family Services provides equal employment opportunities (EEO) to
all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race,
color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, veteran or
familial status, or genetics. In addition to federal law
requirements, Child & Family Services complies with applicable
state and local laws governing nondiscrimination in employment.
This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment,
including recruiting, hiring, placement, promotion, termination,
layoff, recall, transfer leaves of absence, compensation, and
training.
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