RN P/T Group Home - Bronx

AHRC NYC•Bronx, NY

16h•Onsite

About The Position

AHRC NYC is hiring a per-diem Registered Nurse for a group home residence in the Bronx. The RN evaluates and monitors the health and safety needs of individuals with developmental disabilities to promote wellness and ensures nursing care complies with federal and state regulations and agency policy. The position is scheduled for 10 hours per week, with a flexible schedule, in Bronx, New York (10463). Pay is $48–$50 per hour. The RN coordinates medical care, assesses and monitors individuals’ health, documents findings, communicates with families and care teams, and supports medical appointments and follow-up care. The RN also develops and updates individual nursing plans and protocols, oversees AMAP medication administration and routine treatments, administers prescribed STAT medication and treatments, and participates in staff training and certification processes. In urgent or emergent situations, the RN may receive calls outside routine working hours regarding individuals on their caseload.

Requirements

Current New York State Registered Professional Nurse (RN) license.
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 driver’s license held for more than one year and a good driving record.

Responsibilities

Coordinate medical care for assigned individuals and monitor and assess their health needs, arranging follow-up care as needed.
Assess health status through direct observation, including signs of discomfort, distress, illness, changes in physical status, exacerbation of existing conditions, onset of disease, and responses to care and treatment.
Document findings and ensure appropriate follow-up.
Communicate with physicians, families, interdisciplinary team members, and clinicians involved in providing services.
Communicate and follow up regarding hospitalizations, emergency room visits, injuries, trauma, accidents, illness, distress, and other health issues as required.
Accompany individuals to medical appointments when necessary to advocate for and discuss health issues.
Share findings with team members.
Attend meetings with management, staff, families, and clinicians to discuss health-related issues.
Develop individual-specific nursing plans and protocols, and update them to reflect changes in individuals’ status.
Supervise AMAP administration of prescribed medication and routine treatments in accordance with regulations and agency policy.
Administer prescribed STAT medication and treatments.
Participate in in-services and train AMAPs as needed.
Complete AMAP certification, recertification, and decertification processes as necessary.
Perform other duties as assigned.