RN (F/T) Group Home - Queens

AHRC New York City; New York (NY); On-site; USD 86,000 - 105,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Low cost medical insurance

Generous paid time off

Tuition reimbursement

Vision insurance

Life insurance

Flexible Spending account

403(b) company match

Job summary

AHRC New York City is seeking a Full-Time Registered Nurse (RN) to oversee multiple Group Home residences in Queens. The RN will evaluate and monitor health and safety needs of individuals with developmental disabilities to promote wellness, ensuring compliance with all regulations and agency policy.

Compensation package is $95,000 per year with a generous benefits package. Schedule is Monday–Friday 9am–5pm, approximately 35 hours per week, with locations in Queens (11366, 11361, 11367, 11106).

Qualifications

• Must be licensed as an RN in New York State.
• CPR certification required.
• Experience with consumers with developmental disabilities preferred.
• Excellent written and oral communication skills.
• Ability to handle multiple priorities and work as a team.
• Valid NY State or Tri-state area Driver's License preferred.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate medical care for assigned individuals and monitor health needs.
• Assess consumer health status through observation and follow up on findings.
• Communicate with physicians, families, and clinicians involved in services.
• Coordinate hospital visits and follow ups as needed.
• Accompany individuals to medical appointments to advocate health issues.
• Handle urgent calls outside regular hours as needed.
• Attend management and family meetings to discuss health issues.
• Develop and update individual nursing plans and protocols.
• Supervise AMAP administration of medications and train AMAPs.

Skills

Communication skills

Teamwork

Multitasking

CPR certification

Education

Registered Nurse license in NY

Job description

AHRC New York City is a large, complex nonprofit organization dedicated to supporting neurodivergent children and adults (those with autism, down syndrome, cerebral palsy, intellectual/developmental disabilities, and other disabilities) through a broad spectrum of services , and a family governed organization that envisions a socially just world where the power of difference is embraced and reflected in all that we do. Generosity guides us as we honor our legacy and continuously grow through a culture of curiosity, creativity, and optimism and as we advocate for people with disabilities to lead full and equitable lives.

Job Description

AHRC NYC is looking for a Full-Time Registered Nurse (RN) to oversee multiple Group Home residences in Queens. The RN's will evaluate and monitor health and safety needs of individuals with developmental disabilities to promote wellness. Ensure that these services are in compliance with all federal and state regulations as well as agency policy

Compensation Package: $95,000 per year plus a very generous and comprehensive Benefit package. See Benefit information below.

Schedule: Monday- Friday 9am-5pm....35 hours per week.

Locations: Queens 11366, 11361, 11367, 11106

ESSENTIAL RESPONSIBILITIES

Coordinate medical care for assigned individuals, monitor and assess health needs including arranging for follow-up care as needed.

Assessment by direct observation on consumer health status. Observe observation for signs and symptoms of discomfort, distress or illnesses. Evaluation of physical status changes for exacerbation of existing conditions, onset of disease, and/or responses to care and treatment. Documentation and follow up of all findings.

Communicate with physicians, families, interdisciplinary team members and clinicians involved in providing services to individuals.

Communicate and follow up on consumer hospitalizations, emergency room visits, reports of injury, trauma, accidents, illness, distress and other health issues as individually required.

Accompany individuals on medical appointments when necessary to advocate for and discus health issues. Communicate with team members as to findings.

In urgent/emergent situations, the nurse may receive phone calls outside of routine working hours regarding individuals assigned to that nurse's caseload.

Attend meetings with management, staff, families and clinicians to discuss any health related issues regarding consumers served.

Develop individual specific nursing plans and protocols as needed. Update and revise these documents to reflect changes in consumer status.

Supervises AMAP administration of prescribed medication and routine treatments in accordance with federal and state regulations and agency policy. Administers STAT medication and treatments as prescribed. Participates in in-services and trains AMAPs as needed. Completed AMAP certification, recertification and decertification processes as necessary.

Regularly reviews medication administration records (MARs), treatment and adaptive equipment records, logs documenting vital signs, elimination, glucose readings, weight, menses, and other records as individually specified. Reports significant issues to appropriate clinicians and team members, including need for ordering medications, renewing or updating prescription orders and individual specific drug information sheets. Monitor and manage medication storage and disposal procedures in accordance with federal and state law.

Develop and monitor health goals, nursing plans and protocols that are individual specific. Review, update and revise these documents to ensure they are reflective of current consumer status.

Monitor consumer dietary and nutritional needs. In-service and support staff in managing special meal and feeding of individuals served. Observe meal times for appropriate food choices, portions, use of adaptive utensils, etc.

Participate in the -re-admission intake review with preparation of a preliminary plan based on available health records.

Participate in discharge planning meetings, including writing recommendations for referrals to other agencies and follow up on plan of care.

Write individual progress notes, annual nursing assessments/summaries for each individual. Submit for physician's review and signature as needed.

Ensure that referrals are made for routine and special medical services, and follows up afterwards to ensure that recommendations and orders are appropriately carried out and managed.

In compliance with OSHA mandates, monitors infection control, environmental changes and ensures that all guidelines regarding universal precautions are appropriately followed. Order and maintain necessary first aid and medical supplies as needed.

Review Incident and Medication Error Reports. Provide appropriate follow up action as necessary.

Participate in program clinical review and other means of evaluation to assure continuous improvement in the quality of care provided for individuals served.

Qualifications

• Must be currently licensed as a registered professional nurse (RN) in New York State.
• CPR certification required.
• Experience working with consumers with developmental disabilities preferred.
• Must demonstrate excellent written and oral communication skills.
• Ability to handle multiple priorities and work as a member of a team.
• A valid NY State or Tri-state area Driver's License for more than one year, in good standing, Preferred.

Additional Information

• Low cost, High quality Medical Insurance (Single & Family Plans)
• Generous Paid time off (sick, personal & vacation)
• Paid Training
• Vision insurance
• Tuition Reimbursement
• Referral program
• 403(b) company match
• Life insurance
• Flexible Spending account

AHRC New York City is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We consider applicants for all positions without regard to age, race, color, creed, religion, national origin, alienage or citizenship status, gender, sex, sexual orientation, pregnancy, disability, marital status, partnership status, military status, status as a victim of domestic violence, sex offenses or stalking, genetic information, or unemployment or any other protected characteristic under federal, state or local law.

All your information will be kept confidential according to EEO guidelines.