OPWDD Registered Nurse

Special Citizens Futures Unlimited • Bronx, NY

3d • Onsite

About The Position

We are seeking a Registered Nurse to join our non-profit team to be responsible for providing nursing services, coordination and monitoring of medical services, including psychiatric and medication, in accordance with regulatory agencies and individual needs.

Requirements

• NYS RN Certification is mandatory
• Valid unrestricted NYS Driver’s License, to agency standard
• Valid transportation to travel between locations.
• Ability to triage urgent and crisis situations; solve problems and stay focused.
• Flexibility as days, hours and location may change based on agency needs.

Nice To Haves

• Bachelor’s in Nursing (BSN) Degree highly desirable.

Responsibilities

• Train and supervise the administration of medication and documents findings.
• Collect and interpret clinical data, and will determine appropriate intervention needed.
• Make sure necessary medications are available to individuals.
• Prioritize individual medical needs and provide necessary nursing care.
• Provide counseling and case management for assigned individuals.
• Develop individualized care plans based on physician recommendations and orders.
• Assess and provide medically related trainings to DSP’s. i.e. AMAP.
• Initiate standing doctor’s orders ensure that they are communicated and followed.
• Utilize the nursing process and triage agency individuals, when necessary.

Benefits

• Generous Paid Time Off accrual system & Personal Time
• 10 Agency Paid Holidays
• Low Cost Medical Insurance, Dental, Vision Coverage, & Life Insurance
• Short Term and Long Term Disability
• 403 B Retirement Plans
• Pre Taxed Commuter Benefits
• Professional Development
• Employee Discount Programs
• 401(k)
• 401(k) matching
• Dental insurance
• Health insurance
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Tuition reimbursement
• Vision insurance

What This Job Offers

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