Registered Nurse - Developmental Disabilities Care & Advocacy

Bobit Business Media; New York (NY); On-site; USD 85,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

Saint Dominic's Family Services seeks a Registered Nurse to provide comprehensive health care services for individuals in residence, oversee health activities, and ensure optimal health care aligned with the agency's philosophy and objectives.

The role includes performing health assessments, coordinating medical and behavioral health appointments, maintaining medical records, and supervising medication administration in accordance with NYS OPWDD regulations and agency policies.

Qualifications

• Active NYS RN license required.
• Minimum ASN degree.
• 3 years RN experience; or 2 years RN with 2 years in developmental disabilities/mental health.
• Knowledge of developmentally disabled population.
• Ability to work with diverse populations.

Responsibilities

• Maintain the mission of Person-Centered Planning.
• Perform pre-admission evaluations of new individuals and 30-day post admission evaluation and review.
• Perform health assessments and evaluations, recommend further interventions as needed.
• Evaluate, teach, and document self-medication steps to individuals when needed.
• Maintain accurate, up-to-date medical records, in compliance with state and agency regulations.
• Oversee medication administration for all individuals and certification/recertification process of all AMAPs, in accordance with NYS OPWDD Regulations."
• Be available to staff for medical concerns/emergencies, during off hours/days.
• Coordinate the health care needs of individuals during vacations or home visits.

Skills

Disability care

Interpersonal skills

Nursing documentation

Education

NYS Registered Nurse license

ASN degree

Experience in developmental disabilities

Job description

Saint Dominic's Family Services seeks a Registered Nurse to provide comprehensive health care services for individuals in residence, oversee health activities, and ensure optimal health care aligned with the agency's philosophy and objectives.

The role includes performing health assessments, coordinating medical and behavioral health appointments, maintaining medical records, and supervising medication administration in accordance with NYS OPWDD regulations and agency policies.