Registered Nurse Per Diem

Join Us; Loch Sheldrake (NY); On-site; USD 55,104; Part time

Job summary

A healthcare organization is seeking a Nurse on Duty based in Loch Sheldrake, NY. The role involves administering medications, monitoring individuals' health, and ensuring compliance with medical policies. Key responsibilities include providing training to staff and documenting care in the system. Candidates should have an Associate's degree or better, a Registered Nurse license, and a valid driver's license. The position offers a competitive salary of $40.00 per hour.

Qualifications

• Registered Nurse license is required.
• Driver's license is mandatory.
• Experience is not specified.

Responsibilities

• Serve as Nurse on Duty (NOD) for campus and day program sites.
• Administer medications and perform health checks.
• Document care and treatment provided in the system.
• Train staff and individuals on health-related programs.

Skills

G-tube medication administration

Insulin administration

CPR and First Aid

Infection control

Communication with healthcare staff

Education

Associate's degree or better

Job description

Responsibilities

• Serve as Nurse on Duty (NOD) for campus and day program sites. Complete shift responsibilities as assigned.
• Administer individuals G-tube medications and internals.
• Administer insulin as needed.
• Complete bowel checks as assigned.
• Answer calls from campus homes and evaluate individuals if indicated.
• Communicate with caseload RN’s as indicated.
• Document care and treatment provided in Therap system.
• Assure that the individuals of New Hope Community receive optimal health care by monitoring, enforcing and directly applying the medical policies and procedures of the agency.
• Visit individuals’ homes, as directed by supervisor, to discuss individuals’ health needs and concerns with the residential staff, families or individuals as needed.
• Provide in‑service training to direct care staff and individuals, new employees during orientation and as assigned by supervisor: complete medication pours with staff; CPR, First Aid; handling and addressing chronic and acute conditions; infection control; TB, Blood‑borne pathogens and P.P.E. kits; teaching or carrying out health or hygiene related programming.
• Monitor medication administration to assure that it is being done correctly and safely by reviewing eMAR’s, medication blister checks, reviewing medication storage areas, and by reviewing associated medical data collection.
• Communicate with caseload RN to discuss medical issues as they come up.
• Complete incident reports involving issues of health and safety as needed.
• Be familiar with infection control and medication administration policy and procedures, and other health‑related regulations, and ensure homes are in compliance.
• Provide treatment and first aid as ordered, for the individuals.

Salary: $40.00 per hour.

Qualifications

• Education: Associate’s degree or better.
• Experience: None specified.
• Licenses & Certifications: Driver’s license; Registered Nurse.

Equal Opportunity Employer.
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