Registered Nurse (IDD Services)

Community Options, Inc.; New York (NY); On-site; USD 85,000 - 115,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, Dental, Vision insurance (Day

Paid Holidays

Generous PTO

Employee Incentive & Discount Programs

403b Retirement Plan

Career Growth Opportunities

Great coworkers

Tuition reduction via university-partn

Job summary

Community Options, Inc. is hiring a Full Time Registered Nurse in Queens, NY. The RN will deliver care to individuals with disabilities in a community setting, following the nursing process through assessment, planning, intervention, implementation, and evaluation.

The role supports the Brooklyn and Manhattan regions, requires a RN license and a Bachelor’s degree in nursing, and may involve training staff on medical needs and ISP/PCP development with an interdisciplinary team.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in nursing or equivalent experience.
• Minimum of one year of nursing experience serving individuals with disabilities.
• Valid R.N. license and valid driver’s license with satisfactory driving record.
• Strong verbal and written communication skills; commitment to community-based support.

Responsibilities

• Provide nursing care and health procedures as ordered by a physician.
• Monitor health conditions and update ISP/PCP with interdisciplinary team.
• Conduct trainings on medication administration and nursing procedures.
• Maintain health reports and document care plans and physician recommendations.
• Ensure compliance with licensing and background checks.

Skills

Verbal communication

Written communication

Nursing

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Nursing

Job description

Description

Description

Community Options, Inc. is a national non-profit agency providing services to individuals with disabilities in 12 states.
We are now hiring a Full Time Registered Nurse in Queens, NY. The Registered Nurse delivers care to individuals with disabilities in a community setting utilizing the nursing process of assessment, planning, intervention, implementation, and evaluation. This person will interact with individuals, significant others, and health team members while maintaining the standards of professional nursing.This position will also support our Brooklyn and Manhattan regions.

Starting pay is $100,000 per/year

Responsibilities

• Provide treatment and health care procedures ordered by a physician and required by the standards of professional practice or law
• Ensure individuals attend medical appointments per their Individual Support Plan (ISP)
• Advise supervisor of all concerns and issues related to the provision of nursing services
• Create and distribute medical/health reports detailing general health, health care goals, and physician recommendations
• Conduct programmatic trainings including medication administration and delegation
• Develop and update Individual Support Plans (ISP)/Person Centered Plans (PCP) with an interdisciplinary team to include any concerns, observations, and behavioral developments
• Train employees on the medical needs of assigned individuals
• Monitor health and medical conditions of individuals and refer for medical services as needed
• Monitor the use of medications through medication administration logs
• Additional tasks and responsibilities may be assigned
• Employee must cooperate with the license and department staff in any inspection, inquiry, or investigation

Minimum Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree or equivalent experience in nursing field
• Minimum of one year of experience providing nursing services to individuals with disabilities
• Valid R.N. license
• Valid driver’s license with a satisfactory driving record
• Understanding and commitment to community-based support for persons with disabilities
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills
• Employment is contingent upon successful completion of checks of criminal background, central registry, child abuse registry, and drug testing

Why Community Options?

• Competitive Insurance Options (Medical, Dental, Vision) (Day 1)
• Paid Holidays—Including a Birthday Holiday!
• Generous Paid Time Off (PTO).
• Employee Incentive & Discount Programs.
• 403b Retirement Plan.
• Exceptional Career Growth Opportunities.
• Great coworkers/team that support you!
• University partnerships that include tuition reduction

Community Options is an Equal Opportunity Employer M/F/D/V