Registered Nurse - Bronx (Residential Services)

Summary

Serves as a member of interdisciplinary team and is responsible for coordinating and following through on provisions of health care services for assigned residences.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

• Serves as a member of interdisciplinary team and is responsible for coordinating and following through on provisions of health care services for assigned residences.
• Conducts training for staff in medical administration, personal hygiene, basic first aid, dental hygiene, infection control, adaptive equipment, vital signs, signs and symptoms of illness and other in-services as may be necessary to meet needs of individuals in each residence.
• Handles control of communicable diseases and infections through identification and assessment, reporting to consulting physician and implementation of appropriate protective and preventive measures and staff training regarding infection control.
• Develops, supervises implementation of, reviews and revises each resident’s written health care plan that is developed and implemented according to instructions of a physician and assessment. This plan should be reviewed and revised as needed.
• Integrates therapeutic intervention techniques into programs or home of person served through consultation with parent/guardian and staff at team meetings, case conferences or through other informal contacts.
• Develops a written plan for each person we support to provide nursing services as a part of total habilitation programs.
• Participates in interdisciplinary team meetings and annual reviews as required by each division.
• Maintains a tickler for all appointments. Schedules appointments and follows up on physicians’ recommendations. Makes recommendations as changes occur.
• Keeps up to date and accurate records of examinations, immunizations, illnesses, accidents and other pertinent data via progress notes.
• Administers medications when appropriate and supervises AMAP certified staff in medication administration. Supervises all medication prescribed for individuals in accordance with agency policies.
• Provides supervision and training for Licensed Practical Nurses and/or less experienced Registered Nurses during their tenure at agency.
• Makes recommendations for self-administration of medication.
• Obtains consents for surgery of residents.
• Reviews all diagnostic work and consults.
• Attends team meetings as scheduled.
• Attends to individuals’ medical conditions and quarterly examinations as indicated.
• Keeps abreast of changes in Nursing field.
• Participates in medical reviews for individuals.
• Carrries agency cell phone and is on-call, responds to questions regarding physician treatment plans.

Qualifications

• Licensure and current registration as a Registered Nurse in the State of New York.
• CPR Certification.
• Ability to read, write, speak and understand English.
• Good oral and written communication skills.
• Good organizational skills.
• Interpersonal skills necessary to interact effectively with coworkers, employees, individuals, families and outside contacts.
• Must be able to maintain the strictest confidentiality.
• Knowledge of equipment typically used by persons receiving services, including wheelchairs and adaptive devices.
• Willingness to work at various program sites.

Compensation

$57/hour - $63/hour + $10,000 Sign-On Bonus! Industry-Leading Benefits for all full-time employees.