Day-to-day responsibilities include but are not limited to:

The Registered Nurse provides direct and supportive health care to individuals that reside in our residential programs. This position focuses on coordinator of care/case management for individuals and staff training oversight for the provision of care.

Assess current health status of individuals and identify needs. Provides professional advice/direction for health and safety issues and ongoing support for the health and medical needs of individuals assigned to caseload.

Establishes positive working relationships with individuals, family members and other members of the interdisciplinary treatment team within and outside the agency.

Initiates musing interventions in emergency and non-emergency situations based on clinical decision making and established policies and standards of care.

Established and maintained plan of nursing care. Ensures appointments are scheduled in a timely manner.

Provide teaching and training to individuals and staff regarding nursing plans of care required agency in-services.

Documents individuals status, health needs and follow-up. Transcribes mediation and treatments as ordered.

Generates provider consults, then review and documents, along with Medical Specialist after appointments have taken place. Ensure that information is shared among all necessary parties as applicable.

Updates electronic health records and MARs.

Monitors health records such as seizures chart, BM tracking, menses records, AIMS, vital signs, etc.

Initiates contact with hospital discharge planners for all hospitalized individuals immediately upon hospitalization to affect a safe discharge. If hospitalization exceeds 2 days hospital visits must occur to ensure safety and facilitate communication among all providers.

Monitors and maintains medication area:

Monitors and maintains proper storage of medications at residence according to policy and regulations.

Ensures that expired medications (including OTC) and treatments are disposed of properly.

Follow controlled substance policy for counting, storage, administration and disposal.

Verifies medications are properly labeled, correspond correctly to prescribers order and the MAR.

Ensures the overall cleanliness of the medication administration area and complies with infection control practices.

Regularly attends staff meetings, treatment team meetings, in-services and other things as assigned.

Responsible for after hour on-call as scheduled to act in accordance with policies, regulations and Nurse Practice Act. Documentation and notifications required as applicable.

Responsible for notifying supervisor of all pertinent medical information pertaining to individuals (including hospitalization, change in medical/mental status) and staff issues.

Ensure a safe working environment by following all safety guidelines and reporting any hazards.

May be required to float or cover other programs as assigned or work an altered work schedule to meet the needs of individuals or program.

Educational Requirements:

Bachelor degree or masters degree in Nursing and one year of professional experience in delivering of health care to people with I/DD.

and

NYS RN Certification is mandatory

Required Skills:

Valid unrestricted NYS Drivers License

Valid transportation to travel between locations

Ability to triage urgent and crisis situations; solve problems and stay focused

Flexibility as days, hours and location may change based on agency needs

Must Be Fully Vaccinated (COVID-19)

SHIFT AVAILABILITY: Full-Time, Part Time, Per Diem positions available

Available Work Locations: Bronx, New York and Westchester County