REGISTERED NURSE (RN)

Mary Cariola Childrens Center, Inc.; West Henrietta (NY); On-site; USD 105,791,000 - 120,835,000; Full time

Job summary

Mary Cariola Center, Inc. in Rush and West Henrietta, NY is seeking a Registered Nurse for our Residential program. The role includes health assessments, medication administration, and coordinating medical services, with documentation in the EMAR system.

You will work to ensure quality care for residents across homes 3 minutes apart. Requirements include ADN (BSN preferred), NYS RN licensure, English proficiency, and ability to lift up to 50 pounds.

Qualifications

• ADN required.
• NYS RN licensure required.
• English proficiency (read/write/speak).
• Ability to lift up to 50 pounds.

Responsibilities

• Physically examine and determine health status for residents regularly.
• Monitor and control communicable diseases and infections.
• Document all required practices for residents and staff accurately.
• Coordinate medical/health related services and report on care.
• Maintain and review MAR sheets, orders and EMAR (CareSuite).
• Administer prescribed medications and address errors promptly.
• Communicate with health care providers and share records as needed.
• Attend appointments and hospital discharges; coordinate RN coverage if needed.
• Support AMAPs and Medical Liaison in medication administration tasks.
• Attend case reviews and provide progress reports on residents.

Skills

Clinical nursing

Med administration

Education

Associate’s degree in Nursing (ADN)

Bachelor’s degree in Nursing (BSN)

Job description

Description

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

Pay rate: $36.92-$42.17 per hour

Pay within this range is based on experience and education

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.

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