Registered Nurse - Residential
About The Position
Join our team and make a difference in the lives of many! $3,000 SIGN ON BONUS! Paid Holidays! Monday - Friday, Occasional Weekends-as needed, NO ON-CALL SUMMARY: Will provide nursing supervision pursuant to the Nursing Practice Act exemption as governed by OPWDD to individuals with developmental disabilities. RESPONSIBILITIES: Oversight of medical needs; general health and medical management for individuals with developmental disabilities in residential setting as assigned, by visiting and documenting the visit accordingly-must have basic computer skills. Must be familiar with Health Management Care Plan (HMCP)/ Plan of Nursing Services (PONS) Follow-up of health-related issues and coordination with physicians, clinicians, family members and program staff. Provide staff guidance and training for the accomplishment of nursing procedures, tasks, activities and periodic inspection of the actual act of accomplishing the task or activity, including medication administration. Train, supervise and completes annual evaluations of direct care staff performing nursing procedures. Teach OPWDD Medication Administration Course and certify staff as an AMAP in accordance with OPWDD regulations, counsel as necessary. Develop Plan of Nursing Service for assigned individuals; provide guidance to program staff in implementing. OPWDD Training will be provided upon hire. Perform other duties as assigned. SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITIES: Directly supervises the Licensed Practical Nurse. Carries out supervisory responsibilities in accordance with the organization's policies and applicable laws. Responsibilities include training employees; planning, assigning, and directing work; addressing complaints and resolving problems. Benefits include but not limited to: 401K Employer Match Health, dental and vision insurance Group Life Insurance Paid Time off Tuition Assistance 12 paid Holidays
Requirements
- Registered Nurse with a valid New York State Registered Professional Nursing licensure.
- One year RN experience required, experience with OPWDD preferred.
Nice To Haves
- experience with OPWDD preferred
Responsibilities
- Oversight of medical needs; general health and medical management for individuals with developmental disabilities in residential setting as assigned, by visiting and documenting the visit accordingly-must have basic computer skills.
- Must be familiar with Health Management Care Plan (HMCP)/ Plan of Nursing Services (PONS)
- Follow-up of health-related issues and coordination with physicians, clinicians, family members and program staff.
- Provide staff guidance and training for the accomplishment of nursing procedures, tasks, activities and periodic inspection of the actual act of accomplishing the task or activity, including medication administration.
- Train, supervise and completes annual evaluations of direct care staff performing nursing procedures.
- Teach OPWDD Medication Administration Course and certify staff as an AMAP in accordance with OPWDD regulations, counsel as necessary.
- Develop Plan of Nursing Service for assigned individuals; provide guidance to program staff in implementing.
- OPWDD Training will be provided upon hire.
- Perform other duties as assigned.
Benefits
- 401K Employer Match
- Health, dental and vision insurance
- Group Life Insurance
- Paid Time off
- Tuition Assistance
- 12 paid Holidays
- $3,000 SIGN ON BONUS!
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Mid Level
Education Level
No Education Listed
Number of Employees
101-250 employees
