Registered Nurse - Brooklyn (Residential Services)

About the role

We are currently looking for a full-time Registered Nurse to join our team supporting adults with developmental disabilities at one of our residential programs in Brooklyn. This position includes a $10,000 Sign-On Bonus and a full-time, 5 day/week schedule.

Responsibilities

• Serves as a member of an interdisciplinary team and coordinates 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 needed.
• Handles control of communicable diseases and infections through identification, assessment, reporting to consulting physician, and implementation of protective and preventive measures, including staff training.
• Develops, supervises implementation of, reviews, and revises each resident’s written health care plan in accordance with physician instructions and assessments.
• Integrates therapeutic intervention techniques into programs or homes through consultation with guardians, staff, team meetings, case conferences, or informal contacts.
• Develops written plans for individuals to provide nursing services as part of total habilitation programs.
• Participates in interdisciplinary team meetings and annual reviews as required.
• Monitors required staff health records and provides tests in accordance with regulatory agency requirements.
• Provides immediate first aid with referral to outside emergency services or private physician.
• Maintains a tickler for all appointments, schedules appointments, and follows up on physicians’ recommendations.
• Keeps 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.
• Monitors progress for self-administration of medication.
• Obtains consents for surgery of residents and reviews all diagnostic work and consults.
• Attends team meetings and medical reviews for individuals as scheduled.
• Keeps abreast of changes in the nursing field.
• Carries agency cell phone and is on-call, responding to questions regarding physician treatment plans.

Qualifications

• License 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 strict confidentiality.
• Knowledge of equipment typically used by persons receiving services, including wheelchairs and adaptive devices.
• Willingness to work at various program sites.

Education and/or Experience

• Graduate of an accredited program of professional nursing.
• At least one year of experience as a Registered Nurse in the delivery of community-based health services to individuals with developmental disabilities.

Pay

$57/hour – $63/hour + $10,000 Sign-On Bonus