RN (F/T) Group Home - Queens
About The Position
AHRC New York City is seeking a full-time Registered Nurse to oversee multiple group home residences in Queens. The RN evaluates and monitors the health and safety needs of individuals with developmental disabilities, promotes wellness, and ensures services comply with federal and state regulations and agency policies. The schedule is Monday through Friday, 9 a.m. to 5 p.m., for 35 hours per week. The position covers locations in Queens ZIP codes 11366, 11361, 11367, and 11106. Compensation is $95,000 per year, plus a comprehensive benefits package. The RN coordinates and monitors medical care, assesses health status, follows up on clinical concerns, and collaborates with physicians, families, clinicians, and interdisciplinary teams. The role includes developing and maintaining individualized nursing plans and protocols, supervising medication administration and routine treatments, monitoring records and supplies, supporting staff training, and ensuring compliance with infection-control and safety requirements. The nurse also supports medical appointments, hospitalizations, admissions and discharges, documentation, referrals, and ongoing quality-of-care improvement. In urgent or emergent situations, the nurse may receive calls outside routine working hours.
Requirements
- Current license as a registered professional nurse (RN) in New York State.
- CPR certification.
- 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.
- A valid New York State or Tri-state area driver’s license held for more than one year and in good standing.
Responsibilities
- Coordinate medical care for assigned individuals, monitor and assess health needs, and arrange follow-up care.
- Assess health through direct observation, identify symptoms and changes in physical status, document findings, and follow up.
- Communicate with physicians, families, interdisciplinary team members, and clinicians involved in care.
- Communicate and follow up regarding hospitalizations, emergency room visits, injuries, accidents, illness, distress, and other health issues.
- Accompany individuals to medical appointments when needed, advocate regarding health issues, and communicate findings to team members.
- Attend meetings with management, staff, families, and clinicians about individuals’ health-related issues.
- Develop, monitor, update, and revise individualized nursing plans, health goals, and protocols.
- Supervise AMAP administration of prescribed medications and routine treatments; administer STAT medications and treatments as prescribed.
- Participate in in-services and train AMAPs; complete AMAP certification, recertification, and decertification processes as necessary.
- Review medication administration records, treatment and adaptive equipment records, and specified health logs; report significant issues and follow up on medication orders and related information.
- Monitor medication storage and disposal procedures in accordance with applicable laws.
- Monitor dietary and nutritional needs, support and train staff in special meals and feeding, and observe mealtimes for appropriate food choices, portions, and adaptive utensils.
- Participate in readmission intake reviews and prepare preliminary plans based on available health records.
- Participate in discharge planning, write recommendations for referrals, and follow up on plans of care.
- Write individual progress notes and annual nursing assessments or summaries, submitting them for physician review and signature as needed.
- Arrange referrals for routine and special medical services and follow up to ensure recommendations and orders are carried out.
- Monitor infection control and environmental changes, ensure universal precautions are followed, and order and maintain first aid and medical supplies.
- Review incident and medication error reports and take appropriate follow-up action.
- Participate in clinical reviews and other quality-improvement activities.
- Respond to calls outside routine working hours in urgent or emergent situations regarding individuals on the nurse’s caseload.
Benefits
- Low-cost, high-quality medical insurance with single and family plans.
- Paid time off, including sick, personal, and vacation time.
- Paid training.
- Dental insurance.
- Vision insurance.
- Tuition reimbursement.
- Referral program.
- 403(b) retirement plan.
- 403(b) company match.
- Life insurance.
- Employee discount.
- Flexible Spending account.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Education Level
No Education Listed
