Nurse (RN) Per Diem - Troy Adult Residential

Community Services Office • Troy, NY

2d • Onsite

About The Position

The Registered Nurse provides health services to adults with developmental disabilities in community residences, in accordance with the New York State Nurse Practice Act and applicable regulatory requirements. The RN assesses, plans, implements, and evaluates individuals’ healthcare needs and documents findings.

The RN creates and maintains a health file for each individual admitted to the programs; develops and implements nursing care plans providing routine prophylactic care and individualized services identified through admission assessments; provides ongoing nursing assessments as needed; reviews healthcare-provider documentation and implements recommendations within an appropriate time period; and maintains an adequate supply of medication for individuals’ use in school or day programs. Other tasks and responsibilities may be assigned as business needs require.

The role is per diem, with up to 19 hours per week and majority daytime hours. The RN must work at least one shift per month. Compensation is $50 per hour.

Vanderheyden is committed to the National Sanctuary Model, a blueprint for clinical and organizational change that promotes safety and recovery from adversity through the active creation of a trauma-informed community. The model focuses on both people receiving services and the people and systems providing them. Vanderheyden Hall Inc. is an Equal Opportunity Employer and does not discriminate in hiring or employment practices on legally protected grounds.

Requirements

• Graduate of an accredited school of professional nursing.
• Valid New York State RN license.
• Valid driver’s license with a clean motor vehicle record.
• Relevant experience in mental health, developmental disabilities, or community nursing.

Responsibilities

• Create and maintain a health file for each individual admitted into the programs.
• Develop and implement nursing care plans that provide routine prophylactic care and individualized services identified in admission assessments.
• Provide ongoing nursing assessments according to individuals’ needs.
• Review documentation received from healthcare providers and implement their recommendations within an appropriate time period.
• Maintain an adequate supply of medication for individuals’ use in school or day programs.
• Document assessment findings.
• Work at least one shift per month.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Part-time
• Career Level: Mid Level