RN Group Home (P/T) - Bronx

AHRC NYC•New York, NY

13h•$48 - $50•Onsite

About The Position

AHRC New York City is looking to fill multiple Per-Diem Registered Nurse (RN) positions in multiple IRA residences in the Bronx. The Registered Nurse will evaluate and monitor health and safety needs of individuals with developmental disabilities to promote wellness. Ensures that delivery of nursing care is conducted in compliance with all federal and state regulations, as well as agency policy.

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 Preferred.

Responsibilities

Coordinate medical care for assigned individuals, monitor and assess health needs including arranging for follow-up care as needed.
Assessment by direct observation on consumer health status. Observe observation for signs and symptoms of discomfort, distress or illnesses. Evaluation of physical status changes for exacerbation of existing conditions, onset of disease, and/or responses to care and treatment. Documentation and follow up of 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 discus health issues. Communicate with team members as to findings.
In urgent/emergent situations, you may receive phone calls outside of routine working hours regarding individuals assigned to your 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. Update and revise these documents to reflect changes in consumer status.
Supervises AMAP administration of prescribed medication and routine treatments in accordance with federal and state regulations and agency policy. Administers STAT medication and treatments as prescribed. Participates in in-services and trains AMAPs as needed. Completed AMAP certification, recertification and decertification processes as necessary.
Perform other Duties as Assigned.