RN or LPN; New Grads

For over 75 years, Green Chimneys a multi-faceted nonprofit organization is helping young people to maximize their full potential by providing residential, educational, clinical, and recreational services, in a safe and supportive environment that nurtures connections with their families, the community, animals, and nature.

Green Chimneys has built its success through valuing diversity in our workforce and clientele. Our programs are developed to recognize, respect, and respond to the unique, culturally defined needs of persons and families within our service population. We strive to create an inclusive, respectful and equitable environment in order to serve our diverse clients with culturally sensitive services.

We strive to give our clients support, resources, and the ability to heal through the work of animal-assisted therapy and nature-based learning all while developing the skills and confidence to grow into independent young adults.

The Health Center provides 24‑hour nursing services and comprehensive care management, including pediatric care, psychiatric services, routine medical and dental treatment, and nutritional counseling. We are staffed with licensed practical nurses, psychiatrists, and a registered nurse, who also works in the School Nurse Office during school hours. The RN/LPN is responsible for providing nursing care for residential clients and maintaining the health and safety of residents while assuring that all health standards are maintained as mandated by law and agency regulations.

He/she is responsible for the integration of the medical/nursing component of the program with overall treatment planning.

• Providing nursing care to residential clients.
• Assisting in medical Quality Assurance and Utilization Review.
• Scheduling admission nursing, dietary assessments, and laboratory work‑ups.
• Reviewing immunization records, scheduling follow‑up appointments, and charting results.
• Coordinating admission physical assessments and dental consultations.
• Administering medications as per doctor’s orders.
• Providing or arranging health care services as necessary.

Shift may be 6:00am-2:00pm or 2:00pm-10:00pm with rotating weekends.

Three years of experience and one year’s experience working with children/youth is preferred, but will consider college graduates with less experience. NYS Registered Nursing License is required. Can be RN/LPN.

This is a 32 hour a week temporary position with the potential to become full time with an hourly rate of $33.00-$38.00 per hour depending on licensure.