Nurse (RN) Per Diem - Communities Services Program

About the role

The Registered Nurse (RN) provides health services to individuals in the care of the agency, specifically focusing on adults with developmental disabilities in community residences.

Responsibilities

• Create and maintain a health file for each individual admitted into our programs
• Develop and implement a nursing care plan, providing routine prophylactic care and individualized services as noted in the admission assessment
• Provide ongoing nursing assessments as dictated by the individual’s needs
• Review documentation received from health care providers and implement the recommendations given by the provider within an appropriate time period
• Maintain an adequate supply of medication for individual use in school/day program

Requirements

• Graduate of an accredited school of professional nursing
• Valid NYS RN License
• Valid driver’s license with a clean MVR
• Relevant experience in mental health, developmental disabilities, or community nursing
• Must work at least one shift per month

Qualifications

• Knowledge of the New York State Nurse Practice Act and regulatory agencies
• Ability to assess, plan, implement, and evaluate healthcare needs
• Proficiency in creating and maintaining health files
• Experience in reviewing and implementing health care provider recommendations
• Knowledge of medication management and supply maintenance

Skills

• Strong communication skills
• Attention to detail
• Problem-solving abilities
• Teamwork and collaboration

Benefits

Vanderheyden is committed to the National Sanctuary Model, which promotes safety and recovery from adversity through the active creation of a trauma-informed community.

Pay

$31.00 per hour

Schedule

Shifts may vary based on business needs.

Benefits

Vanderheyden is an Equal Opportunity Employer and does not discriminate on the basis of gender, race or ethnicity, color, national origin, religion, age, disability, military or marital status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, prior arrest or conviction record or any other category protected by applicable federal, state or local laws.