RN P/T Group Home Manhattan

AHRC New York City; New York (NY); On-site; USD 66,000 - 69,000; Part time

Job summary

AHRC New York City is seeking a Per-Diem Registered Nurse (RN) to support individuals with developmental disabilities in a Manhattan IRA residence. You will evaluate health needs, promote wellness, and ensure nursing care complies with regulations and agency policy.

Pay rate is $48-$50 per hour with a flexible schedule, averaging around 14 hours per week. Requires NY RN license and CPR certification; experience with developmental disabilities preferred; valid NYS driver’s license preferred.

Qualifications

• Must be currently licensed as a Registered Professional Nurse (RN) in New York State.
• CPR certification required.
• Experience working with individuals 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 Driver's License preferred.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate medical care for assigned individuals, monitor health needs and arrange follow-up care as needed.
• Assess health status through direct observation of consumers.
• Observe and respond to signs of discomfort or illness.
• Evaluate changes in physical status and adjust care plans accordingly.
• Document findings and follow up on health issues.
• Communicate with physicians, families, and interdisciplinary teams.

Skills

RN license

CPR certified

Disabilities experience

Communication skills

Team player

Driver's license

Education

New York RN license

Job description

Company 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 to fill a Per-Diem Registered Nurse (RN) position in a Manhattan IRA residence. The Registered Nurse will evaluate and monitor health and safety needs of individuals with developmental disabilities to promote wellness. Ensures that delivery of nursing care is conducted in compliance with all federal and state regulations, as well as agency policy.

Pay Rate: $48-$50 per hourLocation: East 30th Street ManhattanSchedule: 14 hours per week...flexible schedule

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, you may receive phone calls outside of routine working hours regarding individuals assigned to your 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.
• Perform other Duties as Assigned.

Qualifications

• Must be currently licensed as a Registered Professional Nurse (RN) in New York State.
• CPR certification required.
• Experience working with individuals 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 Driver's License for more than one year, with a good driving record Preferred.

Additional Information

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.