Registered Nurse

ABBOTT HOUSE • Village of Irvington, NY

1d • Onsite

About The Position

RN to timely oversee, monitor and coordinate the medical needs of adults residing in Residential Group Homes in Westchester, Rockland and the Bronx. Most of our residents are dually diagnosed with a Developmental Disability and Mental Health Diagnosis.

Requirements

• Registered Professional Nurse in the State of New York
• Must be organized, enthusiastic, compassionate
• Have strong written and verbal communication skills
• Ability to work independently
• Have strong clinical assessment skills.
• Must be able to use a computer and able to learn software programs
• Must be able to operate a fax, copier, scan, and other office equipment.
• Must be able to speak, read and write fluently in the English language
• Must be able to write in the English language using correct spelling, grammar, punctuation, etc.
• May frequently lift 0-25 lbs., occasionally lift 25-50 lbs., and rarely lift over 50 lbs.
• May frequently push/pull 0-25 lbs. of force, occasionally push/pull 26-45 lbs. force, and rarely push/pull over 45 lbs.
• Will be required to sit, stand and walk throughout the work day.
• May occasionally stoop.
• May occasionally kneel.
• May occasionally crouch.

Nice To Haves

• experience working with Developmentally Disabled and/or Mental Health population a plus.

Responsibilities

• Functioning as the liaison for DD adults between medical providers and the clinical team by coordinating, monitoring, supervising and implementing all routine and preventative medical and psychiatric care.
• Attends medical, dental, and psychiatry appointments if necessary.
• Minimum of once a week visits to each residence to review documentation from recent medical appointments and make sure follow up appointments have been made, insure MD orders are being implemented, write up consults for future medical appointments, review Medication Administration Record compliance, prepare weekly clinical nurses notes for monthly meetings.
• Perform physical assessments on residents if necessary.
• Attend monthly clinical meetings and assist all members of the residents’ clinical team to assure that the best medical/behavioral/psychiatric care is being provided.
• Certify Direct Care Staff who have passed the NYS approved Medication Administration course according to OPWDD regulations.
• Staff education and training on pertinent medical issues affecting residents.
• Any additional nursing related duties as required and necessary.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level