Residential Registered Nurse

Program Summary:

The Child and Family Services Residential Program offers a supportive environment for up to 46 children across three specialized programs. Focused on healing and growth, our dedicated staff provides treatment in small-group settings, helping children and families overcome obstacles and address traumatic experiences that have impacted their ability to live at home. Through comprehensive care, treatment, and supervision, we equip children and families with the skills needed for a successful transition, either back to their home or to an alternative living arrangement.

Position Summary:

We’re seeking a compassionate and skilled Registered Nurse to support and monitor the physical and mental health of children and adolescents in our Residential Treatment Facility. In this full-time role, you’ll provide direct care, manage medications, coordinate medical appointments, and work closely with our clinical team to ensure every resident receives the highest quality care in a safe, supportive environment.

As the Residential RN you will:

• 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


• Use physical intervention appropriately and safely


• Write event reports correctly and in a timely manner

What qualifications have prepared you for this role?

• 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

Full Time Shift Available:

• Sunday, Monday 6:00pm-630am & Wednesday flex day around 9:00am-9:30pm, 10:00am-10:30pm similar.

C+FS 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


• Employee Referral Bonus


• Qualifying Employer for Public Service Student Loan Forgiveness Program (PSLF)


• 403(b) Right Away and Employer-Contributions After Two Years (1000 hours each year)

Child and Family Services is an Equal Opportunity Employer: 

Child and 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 and 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.