NURSE/RN

SCO Family of Services•Town of Huntington, NY

1d•Onsite

About The Position

This position involves providing nursing care to residents, including administering medications, assessing physical complaints, managing medical emergencies, and maintaining accurate records. The nurse will collaborate with physicians and the treatment team to ensure residents receive appropriate medical attention and that medication supplies are adequate.

Requirements

Licensed R.N.
NYS Drivers License
Acceptable clearance checks for State Central Register, Driver license and fingerprinting as required by the program.
Compliance with health regulations for physical/mantoux testing.
Attending TCI class for certification and passing a test upon completion of course is a minimum requirement for employment.

Responsibilities

Receive turnover report from nurse and communication logs.
Administer medications as prescribed by the staff psychiatrist and resident’s private physicians, and record on individual medication sheets.
Administer standing orders as per physician.
Assess physical complaints of residents.
Treat residents as per routine standing orders of the physician.
Arrange for physician evaluation of problems if indicated.
Assess medical emergencies and arrange for indicated treatment.
Enter all pertinent information in the case record in accordance with standard nursing procedure and facility policies and procedures.
Record in log, events that the rest of the nursing staff must be aware of and may require follow-up.
Keep Treatment Team informed of resident’s medications, treatments, and medical and dental appointments.
Maintain sufficient medication supply and order same when necessary.
Implement physicians’ written orders regarding medical treatments and medications.
Inform Nursing Supervisor of problems that arise.
Schedule outside medical appointments.
Perform other duties as assigned.