RN - IDD NURSING (NS)
About The Position
At Access: Supports for Living and our Access: Network partners, we help people live the healthiest and fullest lives possible - and we support our staff in doing the same. Across our family of organizations, team members work in mental health, substance use, disability, employment, housing, and family services, doing meaningful work in a collaborative and respectful environment. We offer supportive leadership, opportunities to learn and grow, competitive benefits, and the chance to build a career with purpose. If you’re looking for work that matters and a team that values what you bring, the Access Network is a great place to be. As an RN with OPWDD, you will provide direct patient care in 6 group homes, following the MD orders, while having some flexibility in your schedule. You will provide professional nursing services including providing direct nursing care in the areas of health maintenance, nutrition, activities of daily living, and the treatment and prevention of illness.
Requirements
- Current, valid NY RN license
- Associate's degree
- BLS, fire safety training.
- A valid NYS driver's license and ability to drive and driving record acceptable for agency
- Must be cleared and maintain acceptable record under the NYS OPWDD mandated criminal background check process
- Must be capable to sit or stand in front of a computer for long-periods of time
- Able to work in open space floor plan
- Must be capable to move throughout work day and follow people served throughout community
- Work alongside co-workers within 3 feet
- Must be able to move in tight spaces
- Occasional lifting of > _25+ pounds
Nice To Haves
- Prior experience with electronic health records including electronic MARs (a plus but not required). Will train
Responsibilities
- Nursing interventions and their documentation
- Case finding
- Health teaching/counseling
- Provision of supportive and/or restorative care
- Participate in staff training
- Prepare clinical and administrative reports
- Maintain infection control standards
- Function as a member of a treatment team
- Provide supervision to subordinate professional, paraprofessional, and support staff in the performance of their patient/resident care duties
- Be responsible for maintaining inventory standards for medicine, controlled drugs and narcotics
- Perform other duties as assigned
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Mid Level
Education Level
Associate degree
