RN - IDD NURSING

Access: Supports For Living; Pine Bush (NY); On-site; USD 55,000 - 74,000; Full time

Job summary

Access: Supports For Living in Pine Bush, NY seeks a registered nurse to provide direct patient care in six group homes under OPWDD guidelines. The role includes following MD orders and flexibility in scheduling, with a Saturday 6:00 AM–6:00 PM shift.

You will perform nursing services, health maintenance, nutrition, ADLs, and illness treatment and prevention, participate in team meetings, training, and ensure infection control; must have NY RN license and Associates degree; valid NYS driver's

Qualifications

• Current NY RN license is required.
• Associates degree in nursing is required.
• Experience with electronic health records preferred; training provided.

Responsibilities

• Provide direct nursing care in 6 group homes in accordance with MD orders.
• Follow health maintenance, nutrition, ADLs, and illness treatment protocols.
• Document nursing interventions and health information in records.
• Participate in staff training and treatment teams; assist with supervision as needed.
• Maintain infection control standards and inventory for medicines.

Skills

BLS certification

Driver's license

EHR familiarity

Education

Current NY RN license

Associate degree in nursing

Tools

Electronic MARs

Job description

Location: Pine Bush, NY

Pay Rate: $46.50/hr.

Hours: Saturdays 6:00AM-6:00PM (12hrs)

OVERVIEW OF PRIMARY RESPONSIBILITIES

As an RN with OPWDD, you will provide direct patient care in 6 group homes, following the MD orders, while having some flexibility in your schedule.

You will provide professional nursing services including providing direct nursing care in the areas of health maintenance, nutrition, activities of daily living, and the treatment and prevention of illness.

PRIMARY FUNCTIONS

Services may also include, but are not limited to;

• Nursing interventions and their documentation
• Case finding
• Health teaching/counseling
• Provision of supportive and/or restorative care

ADDITIONAL FUNCTIONAL / ORGANIZATIONAL SUPPORT

Additionally, you would participate in staff training, prepare clinical and administrative reports, maintain infection control standards, and function as a member of a treatment team. You may also provide supervision to subordinate professional, paraprofessional, and support staff in the performance of their patient/resident care duties and be responsible for maintaining inventory standards for medicine, controlled drugs and narcotics.

QUALIFICATIONS AND ATTRIBUTES

• Prior experience with electronic health records including electronic MARs (a plus but not required). Will train
• Perform other duties as assigned
• BLS, fire safety training.
• Physical aspects, may include but are not limited to lifting and transferring
• A valid NYS driver's license and ability to drive and driving record acceptable for agency
• Must be cleared and maintain acceptable record under the NYS OPWDD mandated criminal background check process

EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE

• Current, valid NY RN license
• Associates degree

PHYSICAL CHARACTERISTICS

• These physical demands are representative of the physical requirements necessary for an employee to perform the job's essential functions successfully. Reasonable accommodation can be made to enable people with disabilities to perform the described essential functions of the position, which are reviewed in each case.
• Must be capable to sit or stand in front of a computer for long-periods of time
• Able to work in open space floor plan
• Must be capable to move throughout work day and follow people served throughout community
• Work alongside co-workers within 3 feet
• Must be able to move in tight spaces
• Occasional lifting of > 25+ pounds