Registered Nurse
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The Registered Nurse 30 hours per week is responsible for the evaluation supervision and / or provision of individuals nursing care and routine health maintenance program as well as staff training in health and medical issues. The RNs specific duties and responsibilities include but are not limited to :
JOB KNOWLEDGE :
- Complete RN evaluations and provided needed medical care to individuals and staff as requested
- Maintain and review medical and health information on assigned individuals to ensure that all health and medical concerns are being addressed at admission and as required in accordance with policy and regulation
- Provide initial training of nursing tasks or activities and periodic inspection of the actual act of accomplishing such tasks or activities to unlicensed direct care staff. The amount and type of supervision required will be determined by the RN responsible for supervising the task or activity
- Provide assistance to Licensed Practical Nurses as needed
- Confer with medical professionals with developing and implementing an individual health care program / nursing care plan
- Accompany individuals on medical appointments or to hospital / emergency room as requested and provided supervision when no other staff is available
- Provide background medical information on individuals to medical professionals for appointments as needed and for emergency care
- Participate in individual planning conferences for medical and / or health related concerns
- Complete self-medication assessments on assigned individuals and supervise staff in the implementation of self-medication goal plans
- Provide individual teaching on medication awareness; self-medicating; the use of medical devices; and the like
- Train staff in medication administration and other health and medical skills or techniques (ex. CPR First Aid Fire Safety Bloodborne Pathogens etc.) as requested
- Perform medication administration recertification with staff as requested
- Perform or review medication inspections at designated sites
- Investigate incidents / accidents related to medication errors and / or health concerns as requested
- Serve as designated on-call staff on a rotational basis for all health or medically related concerns occurring after normal shift hours
- Conform to program changes and regulations and keep abreast of developments in the field
- Perform required duties in a productive and safe manner
- Act as role model to individuals receiving services and staff
SPECIAL REQUIREMENTS :
Possess good interpersonal written oral and communication abilities and effective time management / organizational skillsAble to work scheduled hours that may include overtime weekend and / or holiday timeframes and maintain an acceptable work attendance as defined in the agencys personnel policy manual and handbookBe computer literate with knowledge in agency operating systems and applicable software required for department needsDemonstrate sound judgment in normal work and emergency situationsMust physically be able to perform required certifications and lift fifty (50) poundsWhat do we offer in return
All benefits are available to full-time employees hired to work 30 or more hours per week.
Medical : choice of 3 plans - Generous Employer ContributionTeleHealth - 100% Company Paid with medical planDental : choice of 2 plansVisionGroup Term Life Insurance 100% Company PaidLong Term Disability 100% Company PaidEmployee Assistance Program (EAP) 100% Company Paid401-K Retirement PlanCellular Telephone Discounts33 Days of Paid Time Off (PTO) a yearPaid Jury Duty and Bereavement LeaveTuition Assistance ProgramSeveral VOLUNTARY Plans available such as Medical Bridge Plan Critical Illness Protection Accident Indemnity Short Term Disability Optional Term Life Insurance#humanservices
Requirements
QUALIFICATIONS :
Must be licensed and currently registered as a Registered Nurse by the New York State Department of Education.Experience working with intellectually / developmentally disabled is not required but is preferredA valid drivers license and record that meets the agencys insurance carrier guidelinesCovid Vaccine OR an approved medical or religious exemptionKey Skills
EMR Systems,Hospital Experience,Acute Care,ICU Experience,Hospice Care,Workers' Compensation Law,Home Care,Nursing,Catheterization,Critical Care Experience,Medication Administration,Tube Feeding
Employment Type : Full Time
Experience : years
Vacancy : 1
Hourly Salary Salary : 36 - 45