REGISTERED NURSE - RN - ICF PROGRAM

UCP Long Island; Village of Lake Grove (NY); On-site; USD 75,000 - 85,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical Insurance

Dental Insurance

Paid Holidays

Retirement Plan

Paid Trainings

Job summary

UCP Long Island, located in Lake Grove, NY, seeks an RN to care for individuals with disabilities in a residential setting. The role emphasizes health monitoring, medication administration, and staff supervision to ensure safe, hygienic living environments.

The position requires NYS RN license and an Associate's degree in Nursing, with 1–6 months related experience. Competitive benefits and opportunities for advancement are included.

Qualifications

• NYS RN License is required.
• Associate's degree in Nursing or equivalent with 1–6 months of related experience or training.
• Experience with Developmentally Disabled population/OPWDD Regulations is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Monitor and assist in overall health and safety of individuals served.
• Supervise and train direct care staff on medication administration and safety.
• Administer medications and treatments as prescribed by physician.
• Generate incident, seizure, and illness reports and maintain medical records.
• Ensure medical appointments and lab work are scheduled and followed per policy.
• Document medical and pharmacological services and ensure pharmacy review every 90 days.

Skills

Multi-tasking

Patient care

Education

NYS RN License

Associate's degree in Nursing

Job description

Job Details

Job Location: Lake Grove, NY 11755 Salary Range: $75,000.00 - $85,000.00 Salary/year UCP Long Island is a not for profit agency whose mission is to advance the independence, productivity and full citizenship of persons with cerebral palsy and other disabilities. We are proud of our 75+ year history in creating opportunities and helping to fulfill the dreams of thousands of individuals and families. We remain committed to our goal of Creating Life Without Limits for People With Disabilities!

Seeking RN with excellent multi-tasking skills to care for individuals with developmental and/or intellectual disabilities in a multiple Residential setting. We offer competitive pay and a comprehensive benefits package

Responsibilities

• Responsible for monitoring and assisting in the overall health and safety of the individual served.
• Supervise and train direct care staff regarding medication administration, universal precautions, infection control, health and safety issues, etc.
• Complete yearly recertification, including practicum, for each medication certified person.
• Administer medications and treatments as prescribed by physician.
• Generate incident, seizure, and illness reports.
• Monitor and report health care on daily flow report records.
• Instruct direct support professionals in above, i.e., hygiene, diet, weights, etc.
• Submit written monthly, quarterly, annual nursing/medical progress notes.
• Implement guidance policy as appropriate to address medication errors or violations of health and safety procedures by direct care staff.
• Insure maintenance and review of all medical records per state and federal guidelines and UCP policy.
• Meet regularly with team members to review current issues.
• Insure all indicated and annual medical appointments and lab work are scheduled and followed-up appropriately and as per UCP policy.
• Monitor and review medication administration record, recording of medications, medication orders, labels, etc. Insure an adequate supply of medication on hand.
• Monitor and maintain an adequate supply of medical goods and equipment, as well as first aide supplies.
• Complete all paperwork as assigned by director of Residential Services of designee, and according to UCP policy (to include monthly nursing notes, self-administration of medication evaluation, infection control reports, etc.).
• Document medical and pharmacological services and issues. Insure pharmacy review of medication every 90 days.
• Insure individuals are living in a safe and hygienic manner.

Qualifications

NYS RN License.Associate's degree (A. A.) or equivalent from two-year college or technical school and one to six months' related experience and/or training; or equivalent combination of education and experience. Experience with Developmentally Disabled population/OPWDD Regs a plus.

Our Comprehensive Benefits Package includes:

• Medical Insurance
• Dental Insurance
• Free, Company Sponsored Base Life Insurance
• Generous Vacation, Sick, andPersonal Time
• Paid Holidays
• Company Funded Retirement Plan
• Optional 403B Plan
• Paid Trainings
• Voluntary AFLAC Benefits
• Opportunities for Advancement

UCP of Long Island is an Equal Opportunity Employer.