Nurse (RN) Per Diem - Troy Adult Residential
About The Position
The Registered Nurse provides health services to adults with developmental disabilities in community residences, in accordance with the New York State Nurse Practice Act and applicable regulatory agencies. The RN assesses, plans, implements, and evaluates individuals’ healthcare needs and documents findings. The position also includes creating and maintaining health files, developing and implementing nursing care plans, providing ongoing nursing assessments, reviewing and acting on healthcare-provider recommendations, and maintaining adequate medication supplies for use in school or day programs. Other duties may be assigned as business needs require.
Requirements
- Graduate of an accredited school of professional nursing.
- Valid New York State RN license.
- Valid driver’s license with a clean motor vehicle record.
- Relevant experience in mental health, developmental disabilities, or community nursing.
- Must work at least one shift per month.
Responsibilities
- Create and maintain a health file for each individual admitted into the programs.
- Develop and implement nursing care plans that provide routine prophylactic care and individualized services identified in the admission assessment.
- Provide ongoing nursing assessments as dictated by each individual’s needs.
- Review documentation from healthcare providers and implement their recommendations within an appropriate time period.
- Maintain an adequate supply of medication for individuals to use in school or day programs.
- Perform other tasks and responsibilities as assigned in response to business needs.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Part-time
Education Level
Associate degree
