Registered Nurse Part Time Opwdd

Catholic Charities Family and Community Services•Rochester, NY

5d•$35 - $38•Hybrid

About The Position

Under general supervision, provides comprehensive health services to residents and supervision for Medical Liaison staff. Works collaboratively with external providers to facilitate client wellness. Maintains all applicable confidentiality and ethical standards of relevant governing bodies. Effectively supports ongoing and collaborative communication amongst all program staff and is responsible for ensuring a trauma informed care environment.

Requirements

Minimum of an Associate in Applied Science degree in Nursing required.
NYS Professional Registered Nursing License in good standing.
At least two years of experience related to nursing services to individuals with IDD-related services strongly preferred.

Nice To Haves

Bachelor of Science Degree is preferred.

Responsibilities

Provides a comprehensive health assessment of clients.
Identifies immediate and long-term health care needs.
Makes appropriate referrals and recommendations based on findings of the health assessments.
Assist clients in identifying local providers.
Communicates and collaborates with appropriate Agency staff, and related community organizations to assure coordination of client care and services if needed.
Completes required paperwork / electronic patient record forms related to the health assessment process.
Provide oversight and supervision of any assigned Medical Liaison staff. Required supervision of tasks performed by Medical Liaison staff may include medication monitoring or administration, monitoring of vital signs, reporting of signs or symptoms of potential health concerns, basic emergency medical treatment or interventions, and accompanying clients to appointments.
Direct, coach, collaborate with ML. delegate tasks appropriately.
Provides on-site RN support at assigned houses 20 hours per week.
Remains available by phone for triage calls from assigned houses the alternate 20 hours per week. (Compensated by additional stipend per day 2-8 hr days and 1-4 hr day)
Attends assigned house staff meetings.
Provides Medication Competency practicums as needed for staff.
Attends Monthly Nursing Team meetings
Build and sustain cooperative working relationships among program staff.
Assist in the initiation and implementation of staff development and specialized medical training.
Assists Prescribers
Provide health monitoring for clients
Administers Injectable medications as prescribed
Responsible for patient records
Completes required documentation in accordance with regulations and other record keeping as necessary for program accountability
Participates in quality assurance and program evaluation activities as directed.
Provides education to clients on health and wellness issues.
Actively pursues development of professional competencies related to job performance through reading, supervision, in-service training and attendance at conferences and workshops.
Awareness and active support of the Agency's Mission, Vision, Values and Strategic Plan. Including, but not limited to, supporting the Agency's Core Competency initiatives of being Collaborative and Community Focused, Innovative and Entrepreneurial, and Culturally Competent and Diverse
Participates in relevant Agency meetings and/or trainings
Other duties as assigned