REGISTERED NURSE (RN)

Mary Cariola Center; West Henrietta (NY); On-site; USD 51,000 - 58,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Sign-on bonus

Job summary

Mary Cariola Center in Rush, NY and West Henrietta seeks a Registered Nurse for its residential program. The role includes med administration, health monitoring, and coordinating care for residents.

This full-time position offers a competitive hourly wage of $36.92 to $42.17, a sign-on bonus up to $10,000, and opportunities to work with individuals with developmental disabilities in a supportive team.

Qualifications

• Must be NYS-licensed RN.
• Associate's degree in Nursing required; BSN preferred.
• Ability to read, write, speak and understand English.

Responsibilities

• Physically examine and determine health status for residents.
• Monitor control of communicable diseases and infections.
• Complete all required documentation for residents and staff.
• Coordinate medical/health related services and reports.
• Review doctors’ orders and MAR sheets.
• Ensure EMAR (CareSuite) entries are accurate.
• Administer prescribed medications and track errors.
• Maintain communication with health providers and records.
• Attend appointments and hospital discharges; coordinate RN coverage.
• Oversee AMAPs and DSP II Medical Liaison in medication administration.
• Attend case reviews and provide written progress reports.
• Review Incident Reports and provide medical attention as needed.
• Participate in rotating on-call schedule (about one week per month).
• Perform other duties as assigned by manager.

Skills

RN license

English

Lift 50 lbs

Education

Associate's degree in Nursing

Bachelor's degree in Nursing

Job description

• SIGN ON BONUS ELIGIBLE (up to $10,000)**

Pay rate: $36.92-$42.17 per hour

Full Time (40 hours/week)

DEI Values Statement

Mary Cariola Center recognized that a high performing organization is one that cultivates a culture where everyone feels like they belong. Through continued dialogue, education, a policy development, we are committed to integrating Diversity, Equity, Access and Inclusion into all aspects of our work. As an agency found on principles of inclusion, Mary Cariola Center fosters an environment where all are welcome, and our differences are respected and valued.

This position will work in our Residential program at our Rush-Scottsville Road home in Rush and our East River Road home in West Henrietta (the houses are 3 minutes apart).

Duties And Responsibilities

• Physically examine and determine health status for all residents on a regular basis and as needed
• Monitor control of communicable diseases and infections
• Accurately and consistently complete all required documentation practices for residents and staff
• Coordinate all medical/health related services (i.e., medical appointments) and make service reports in the system
• Review and record monthly doctors’ orders and MAR sheets (including controlled drug sheets, home med sheets and key transfer)
• Ensure orders in EMAR (CareSuite) are accurate and clear for staff
• Administer medically prescribed medications to the residents and follow up on all medication errors
• Maintain ongoing and effective communication with all health care providers for each resident, providing them with any records and/or medications needed
• Attend appointments and all hospitalization discharges for residents (or coordinate RN coverage when not available)
• Oversee AMAPs and the DSP II Medical Liaison in medication administration responsibilities
• Attend all case reviews and provide written reports on the progress of each resident
• Review all Incident Reports and provide necessary medical attention and follow-up to injuries
• Adhere to a rotating on-call schedule for triage and notification purposes (approximately one week per month)
• All other duties as assigned by manager

Minimum Qualifications

• Associate’s degree from a two-year college or university in Nursing
• Certified by NYS as a Registered Nurse
• Ability to read, write, speak and understand English
• Be able to regularly lift and/or move up to 50 pounds

Preferred Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree from a four-year college or university in Nursing
• One to two years related experience and/or training
• Experience with individuals with developmental disabilities

Certifications and Trainings

• Must maintain NYS RN Licensure
• NYS Medication Administration and OPWDD Nursing Certification
• SCIP-r
• All other trainings mandated by the OPWDD

EEO Statement

We are an equal opportunity employer. All applicants will be considered for employment without attention to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, domestic violence victim status, veteran or disability status.