Registered Nurse

HEARTSHARE HUMAN SERVICES OF NEW YORK•New York, NY

16h•$55 - $55•Onsite

About The Position

The Registered Nurse provides specialized nursing care and support to people with intellectual and developmental disabilities (IDD), addressing individual healthcare needs and promoting health, quality of life, and independence. The nurse also provides education, support, and resources to individuals, families, and Direct Support Professionals (DSPs), and advocates for individuals’ rights and healthcare needs. The role oversees coordination of medical, clinical, and nursing services; assesses nursing needs during admissions and transfers; and supports continuity of care between settings. The nurse conducts assessments, documents care, develops and updates individualized Plans of Nursing Services (PONS), delivers individual-specific interventions, and evaluates and adjusts those interventions as needed. The position coordinates with practitioners and clinical teams, responds to urgent health concerns and consultation requests, and completes follow-up after emergency room visits or hospitalizations. The nurse trains and assesses the competency of DSPs and Approved Medication Administration Personnel (AMAPs) in delegated nursing tasks, provides required OPWDD health-related training, and supervises staff performing delegated tasks. The role also supports medication management, reviews medication administration records and clinical results, conducts AMAP certification and evaluations, documents medication errors, and supports infection prevention and control. The position participates in program planning and clinical and nursing meetings; maintains current licensure and required certifications; protects confidential information; reports incidents, including allegations of abuse and neglect; and represents HeartShare in accordance with its mission, values, policies, and professional standards. Additional tasks may be assigned by management, the AVP of Nursing, or the Nurse Supervisor.

Requirements

Active New York State Registered Professional Nurse (RN) license.
Associate or bachelor’s degree in nursing, depending on the employer and level of the position.
Ability to manage complex medical needs, behavioral considerations, and coordination of services.
Ability to work with families, direct-support professionals, residential and day-program staff, and interdisciplinary teams.

Nice To Haves

Current CPR/BLS certification.
Clinical nursing experience in medication administration, health assessments, care planning, chronic disease management, documentation and charting, and coordination with physicians and other healthcare providers.
Experience with individuals with intellectual or developmental disabilities (I/DD); the posting notes this may be preferred or required for certain roles.
Knowledge of OPWDD regulations and standards, described as highly desirable for New York-based developmental-disability nursing positions.

Responsibilities

Coordinate medical, clinical, and nursing services and oversee individuals’ health needs.
Advocate for individuals’ healthcare needs and rights.
Train DSPs and AMAPs in delegated nursing tasks; assess and document competency, provide retraining, and supervise task performance.
Provide health-related training required by OPWDD and support residential staff in maintaining health services.
Coordinate care with primary care practitioners, medical specialists, clinical staff, and the clinical team; communicate changes in health status and follow-up needs.
Use appropriate reporting channels to respond to individual or staff issues.
Complete and document follow-up after emergency room visits or hospitalizations, including reviewing discharge instructions, reconciling medications, arranging follow-up appointments, updating PONS when indicated, and communicating changes to staff.
Review, comment on, initial, and date laboratory results, x-rays, consultations, and other clinical information, and follow up with practitioners when indicated.
Respond promptly to urgent health concerns and nursing consultation requests in accordance with agency protocols and coverage responsibilities.
Complete nursing assessments and related documentation, including nursing notes, thoroughly and within established time frames.
Provide individual-specific nursing interventions, evaluate their effectiveness, and modify them as indicated.
Develop, implement, review, and update individualized Plans of Nursing Services (PONS), and ensure staff are trained on required interventions.
Oversee medication inventory and ensure prescribed medications are available and refills are obtained in a timely manner.
Complete initial medication certification and annual clinical performance evaluations for AMAP staff.
Participate in the Program Planning Team process and attend clinical and Nursing Department meetings.
Review MARs, complete required medication-error documentation, and provide staff medication-error remediation.
Maintain professional skills, current RN licensure, and required professional certifications.
Maintain confidentiality of individuals’ healthcare concerns and diagnoses on a need-to-know basis.
Immediately report incidents, including allegations of abuse and neglect and serious reportable incidents, to management upon discovery.
Advocate professionally for individuals, serve as a role model, follow the agency dress code and policies, and conduct oneself professionally.
Remain sensitive and responsive to cultural differences between individuals and program staff.
Participate in required in-service training and on-site workshops, and attend external training and workshops as directed by management and the Senior Director of Nursing.
Represent HeartShare in a manner that promotes the agency’s mission, vision, and values.
Undertake additional tasks and initiatives assigned by management, the AVP of Nursing, or the Nurse Supervisor.
Assess nursing needs during admissions and transfers and coordinate continuity of care between settings.
Support infection prevention and control through monitoring, staff education, and implementation of agency protocols.

Benefits

Paid vacation, sick, personal days, and holidays.
403(B) retirement plan with employer contribution.
Health insurance.
Dental insurance.
Vision insurance.
Life insurance.
Employee Assistance Program (EAP).
Flexible spending accounts for dependent care, medical, parking, and transit.
Employee appreciation programs and events.
Tuition assistance program.
Professional development opportunities.
Wellhub discount.
Verizon Wireless discount.
BJ’s membership discount.
Discounts on Broadway tickets, movie tickets, theme parks, sporting events, and gift certificates.