Day Program Nurse

AABR; New York (NY); On-site; USD 65,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

AABR is seeking a Day Habilitation Nurse to oversee nursing services for Individuals under the supervision of the VP of Clinical Services. The role involves diagnosing and treating health problems, implementing physician-prescribed regimens, and ensuring comprehensive care and education to staff and residents.

The Nurse will prepare and administer medications, monitor emergencies, conduct assessments, manage referrals, and supervise staff in medical matters.

Qualifications

• Be licensed by the State of New York Department of Education.
• Experience in the treatment of developmentally disabled persons preferred.

Responsibilities

• Prepare and administer medication.
• Responsible for the care and assessment of emergencies.
• Assess all ill individuals and ensure appropriate follow-up.
• Follow up on referrals made by physicians or community providers.
• Consult with physicians on medical issues.
• Attend reviews and prepare medical information.
• Assess medical profiles for new admissions and needed materials.
• Maintain weights and vital statistics of individuals.
• Obtain medical records and follow hospitalizations.
• Keep staff informed of current diets and medical conditions.
• Maintain doctors' orders for medications.
• Educate staff about medication side effects.
• Ensure annual physicals for Level of Care eligibility.
• Assess ability to self-medicate.
• Train individuals to self-administer medications.
• Annually test tuberculosis for staff and individuals.

Skills

Medication administration

Emergency assessment

Vital signs monitoring

Staff training

Interdisciplinary collaboration

Education

High School

Job description

Job Details

• Location: south ozone park, NY 11412
• Position Type: Full Time
• Education Level: High School
• Salary Range: $64,500.00 - $75,000.00
• Travel Percentage: None
• Job Shift: Day

Position Summary

Under the supervision of the VP of Clinical Services, the professional Day Habilitation Nurse is responsible for all nursing services provided to Individuals. A registered professional Nurse diagnoses and treats actual or potential health problems through health education and provision of care supportive to or restorative of life. The Registered Nurse implements medical regimens prescribed by a licensed or otherwise legally authorized physician or dentist.

Essential Job Functions

• Prepare and administer medication
• Responsible for the care and assessment of emergencies
• Assess all ill individuals as reported and ensure appropriate follow-up
• Ensure for follow up on referrals made by the physician or other community service providers
• Confer with attending physicians on specific medical problems, concerns, or related issues
• Attend semiannual/annual reviews and prepare any pertinent medical information
• Assess medical profiles for new admissions and recommendations for any additional medical material required
• Maintain weight and vital statistics of all individuals as necessary
• Obtain medical records and follow up on individuals’ hospitalizations
• Keep staff informed of individuals’ current diets, restrictions, and medical conditions
• Maintain a copy of doctors’ orders for all individuals who receive medication at program
• Provide staff information about possible side effects of medication for individuals receiving psychotropic medication
• Ensure that all individuals have an annual physical exam, required for Level of Care eligibility
• Assess individuals on ability to self-medicate
• Train individuals who receive medication at program to become independent in administering their own medication
• Ensure that all staff and individuals are tested annually for tuberculosis and results of the outcome are documented and filed
• Supervise the medication administration of staff and ensure that their certification is current
• Responsible for the control of communicable diseases and infections as follows:
  • To identify and assess any possible dangerous situations
  • To report any communicable diseases to proper medical authorities
  • To implement appropriate protective and preventative measures
• Assist families in finding adequate medical services in the community
• Participate in the planning and implementation for direct care staff.
• To develop and conduct in-service curriculums for direct care staff in the following areas:
  • Detecting signs of illness or dysfunction that warrants medical or nursing intervention
  • Basic skills required to meet the health needs of the individuals
  • First aid in the presence of an accident or illness
  • In-service programs will be written and records will be kept of the dates that the sessions were conducted
  • To identify the need for further in-service training

Qualifications

• Be licensed by the State of New York Department of Education
• Experience in the treatment of developmentally disabled persons, preferred.