Day Program Nurse

AABR INC•New York, NY

4d•Onsite

About The Position

Under the supervision of the VP of Clinical Services, the professional Day Habilitation Nurse is responsible for all nursing services provided to Individuals. A registered professional Nurse diagnoses and treats actual or potential health problems through health education and provision of care supportive to or restorative of life. The Registered Nurse implements medical regimens prescribed by a licensed or otherwise legally authorized physician or dentist.

Requirements

Be licensed by the State of New York Department of Education

Nice To Haves

Experience in the treatment of developmentally disabled persons, preferred.

Responsibilities

Prepare and administer medication
Responsible for the care and assessment of emergencies
Assess all ill individuals as reported and ensure appropriate follow-up
Ensure for follow up on referrals made by the physician or other community service providers
Confer with attending physicians on specific medical problems, concerns, or related issues
Attend semiannual/annual reviews and prepare any pertinent medical information
Assess medical profiles for new admissions and recommendations for any additional medical material required
Maintain weight and vital statistics of all individuals as necessary
Obtain medical records and follow up on individuals’ hospitalizations
Keep staff informed of individuals’ current diets, restrictions, and medical conditions
Maintain a copy of doctors’ orders for all individuals who receive medication at program
Provide staff information about possible side effects of medication for individuals receiving psychotropic medication
Ensure that all individuals have an annual physical exam, required for Level of Care eligibility
Assess individuals on ability to self-medicate
Train individuals who receive medication at program to become independent in administering their own medication
Ensure that all staff and individuals are tested annually for tuberculosis and results of the outcome are documented and filed
Supervise the medication administration of staff and ensure that their certification is current
Responsible for the control of communicable diseases and infections as follows : a. To identify and assess any possible dangerous situations; b. To report any communicable diseases to proper medical authorities; c. To implement appropriate protective and preventative measures
Assist families in finding adequate medical services in the community
Participate in the planning and implementation for direct care staff.
To develop and conduct in-service curriculums for direct care staff in the following areas : a. Detecting signs of illness or dysfunction that warrants medical or nursing intervention; b. Basic skills required to meet the health needs of the individuals; c. First aid in the presence of an accident or illness; d. In-service programs will be written and records will be kept of the dates that the sessions were conducted; e. To identify the need for further in-service training.