Compensation: $50.00 - $60.00 Hourly (2-5 hours per week)
Location: Buffalo, NY
Job Summary
The Clinical Consultant – Nursing provides clinical consultation, supervision, and oversight of nursing services delivered under Article 29-I.
This role ensures that nursing services are medically appropriate, compliant, and responsive to the health needs of children in foster care.
Key Responsibilities and Essential Functions
Clinical Oversight
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Provide supervision and consultation to nursing staff (RN, LPN)
- Ensure appropriate nursing coverage and accessibility, including on-call support
- Oversee nursing assessments, triage, and care coordination
Health Services and Care Coordination
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Support development and monitoring of Individualized Person-Centered Treatment Plans
- Ensure continuity of care following:
- Medical appointments
- Hospitalizations
- Emergencies
Medication and Medical Support
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Provide consultation on medication and reconciliation
- Ensure compliance with safe medication practices
- Monitor chronic and acute health conditions
Clinical Consultation Functions
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Review health records and documentation
- Assist in establishing treatment goals
- Provide recommendations regarding medical care and service needs
Quality Assurance and Compliance
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Ensure compliance with:
- DOH
- OCFS
- Medicaid requirements
- Monitor infection control practices and clinical protocols
- Participate in audits and quality improvement activities
Qualifications
Education & Licensure
- Meets qualifications for Clinical Consultation/Program Supervision Services Listed in the 29-I Schedule B – Staffing Requirements VFCA Health facilities LICENSE GUIDELINES December 2024
Minimum Qualifications:
Experience
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Minimum of 2–3 years of clinical nursing experience
- Experience in Pediatric, community health, or foster care settings preferred
- Experience in supervision or staff support preferred
Required Compliance & Credentials
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Successful completion of all required background checks:
- New York Statewide Central Register of Child Abuse and Maltreatment (NYS SCR)
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New York State Sex Offender Registry (SOR)
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New York State Division of Criminal Justice Services Fingerprinting (DCJS Fingerprinting)
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Justice Center Staff Exclusion List (SEL)
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Office of the Medicaid Inspector General Exclusion List (OMIG)
- Current CPR, First Aid, and Basic Life Support certification
- Mandated Reporter Training
- Valid NYS Driver’s License (if required for role)
- Must be at least 21 years of age
- Compliance with NYSED and all applicable regulations
