Registered Nurse (RN) Per-Diem - Residential - Queens-Bloomberg - 34110003-REF958H

AHRC NYC•New York, NY

3d•Onsite

About The Position

AHRC New York City is seeking a Part-Time Registered Nurse (RN) for their Queens ICF residence. The RN will be responsible for evaluating and monitoring the health and safety needs of individuals with developmental disabilities to promote wellness. This role ensures that the delivery of nursing care complies with all federal and state regulations, as well as agency policy. The position is located in Jamaica, Queens, with a pay rate of $48-$50 per hour and a weekly schedule of 12 hours on Tuesdays from 7pm to 7am.

Requirements

Must be currently licensed as a registered professional nurse (RN) in New York State.
CPR certification required.
Must demonstrate excellent written and oral communication skills.
Ability to handle multiple priorities and work as a member of a team.

Nice To Haves

Experience working with individuals with developmental disabilities preferred.
A valid NY State or Tri-State Driver's License for more than one year, with a good driving record.

Responsibilities

Coordinate medical care for assigned individuals, monitor and assess health needs including arranging for follow-up care as needed.
Observe for signs and symptoms of discomfort, distress or illnesses and evaluate physical status changes for exacerbation of existing conditions, onset of disease, and/or responses to care and treatment.
Document and follow up on all findings.
Communicate with physicians, families, interdisciplinary team members and clinicians involved in providing services to individuals.
Communicate and follow up on consumer hospitalizations, emergency room visits, reports of injury, trauma, accidents, illness, distress and other health issues as individually required.
Accompany individuals on medical appointments when necessary to advocate for and discuss health issues.
Communicate with team members as to findings.
In urgent/emergent situations, the nurse may receive phone calls outside of routine working hours regarding individuals assigned to that nurse's caseload.
Attend meetings with management, staff, families and clinicians to discuss any health related issues regarding consumers served.
Develop individual specific nursing plans and protocols as needed and update and revise these documents to reflect changes in consumer status.
Supervise AMAP administration of prescribed medication and routine treatments in accordance with federal and state regulations and agency policy.
Administer STAT medication and treatments as prescribed.
Participate in in-services and train AMAPs as needed.
Complete AMAP certification, recertification and decertification processes as necessary.
Regularly review medication administration records (MARs), treatment and adaptive equipment records, logs documenting vital signs, elimination, glucose readings, weight, menses, and other records as individually specified.
Report significant issues to appropriate clinicians and team members, including the need for ordering medications, renewing or updating prescription orders and individual specific drug information sheets.
Monitor and manage medication storage and disposal procedures in accordance with federal and state law.
Develop and monitor health goals, nursing plans and protocols that are individual specific.
Monitor consumer dietary and nutritional needs.
In-service and support staff in managing special meal and feeding of individuals served.
Observe meal times for appropriate food choices, portions, use of adaptive utensils, etc.
Participate in the re-admission intake review with preparation of a preliminary plan based on available health records.
Participate in discharge planning meetings, including writing recommendations for referrals to other agencies and follow up on plan of care.
Write individual progress notes, annual nursing assessments/summaries for each individual.
Submit for physician's review and signature as needed.
Ensure that referrals are made for routine and special medical services, and follow up afterwards to ensure that recommendations and orders are appropriately carried out and managed.
In compliance with OSHA mandates, monitor infection control, environmental changes and ensure that all guidelines regarding universal precautions are appropriately followed.
Order and maintain necessary first aid and medical supplies as needed.
Review Incident and Medication Error Reports and provide appropriate follow-up action as necessary.
Participate in program clinical review and other means of evaluation to assure continuous improvement in the quality of care provided for individuals served.