Registered Nurse - 1007V - Mon-Fri 9AM-5PM
About The Position
The Registered Nurse (RN) reports to the Director of Nursing or Nurse Supervisor and is responsible for the wellbeing of people served under their care. The RN provides care management, medical consultation and triage, medical education for people served and their families or guardians, and training and observation for staff delegated nursing duties. The role coordinates medical care by ensuring appropriate treatment and follow-up, training and observing AMAP staff and Certified Nurse Assistants, providing on-call consultation and triage, and participating in program planning and treatment-plan meetings. The RN coordinates pre-admission medical evaluations and screenings, develops and maintains Nursing Care Plans, transcribes medication orders, dispenses medication, and reviews medication records and medical reports. The role provides first aid and nursing care, monitors medical conditions, supports prescribed treatment, accompanies people to appointments as needed, and responds to requests for medical guidance. The RN also trains and supervises staff, supports infection prevention, liaises with medical providers and families, and participates in meetings and committees as required.
Requirements
- Current New York State Registered Nurse (RN) license.
- Minimum one year of experience.
Nice To Haves
- Experience treating people with developmental disabilities.
Responsibilities
- Coordinate medical pre-admission evaluations and screenings for prospective people with disabilities.
- Review and update pre-admission evaluations within 30 days of placement.
- Develop annual Nursing Care Plans and review and revise them at least quarterly; track health problems and update care plans as needed.
- Transcribe medication orders and dispense daily medication as indicated.
- Review each person's medication record monthly for adverse reactions, allergies, interactions, contraindications, rationality, and possible laboratory-test modifications; advise the physician about medication errors or issues and recommend changes.
- Review medical consults and reports, and meet weekly with the Residence Manager and Nursing Supervisor to ensure follow-up is completed.
- Review special dietary orders and ensure accurate documentation of blood pressure and weight.
- Provide first aid and daily nursing care as needed, and monitor each person's medical condition through observation and examination.
- Manage ongoing care and treatment of medical issues as prescribed by care plans or physicians, including soaks, dressing changes, and management of G tubes and colostomy bags.
- Escort or accompany individuals to medical or psychiatric appointments as needed to support appropriate information exchange.
- Participate in weekly consult review meetings and ensure appointments and evaluations are completed promptly.
- Respond within 30 minutes to residence requests for medical consultation or guidance and direct medical intervention until the situation is resolved.
- Serve on the Day Habilitation emergency medical response team when assigned.
- Share rotating after-hours and weekend on-call nursing responsibilities for medical triage and consultation.
- Train Residence Managers and staff on care for acute and chronic conditions, and document ongoing training on illness symptoms, individual health needs, diabetes, first aid, oral hygiene, nutrition, infection control, and hospitalization and emergency procedures.
- Provide AMAP training to Direct Support Professionals, supervise medication-administration demonstrations, and evaluate their performance.
- Oversee or supervise Certified Nurse Assistants' activities where appropriate.
- Help prevent communicable diseases and infections through appropriate protective and preventive measures.
- Administer scheduled PPD tests to staff.
- Act as a liaison with physicians, dietitians, hospitals, pharmacies, and families regarding medical situations.
- Assist the Residence Manager in preparing information for Human Rights Committee and Surrogate Court decisions.
- Participate in Interdisciplinary Team Meetings and other required nursing, team, consult, extended-review, and ISP meetings.
- Attend regular supervision sessions with the Director of Nursing or Nursing Supervisor and keep them informed of significant developments.
- Serve on agency and department committees as requested.
- Maintain confidentiality.
- Perform other relevant duties and special projects as assigned by the Nursing Supervisor or Director of Nursing.
Benefits
- Medical insurance
- Dental insurance
- Vision insurance
- 401(k) retirement plan with matching
- Paid time off
- Paid holidays
- Personal days
- Free and low-cost gym and wellness access and support
- Ongoing professional development and career advancement opportunities
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
