AHRC NYC is looking to fill a Per-Diem Registered Nurse (RN) position in a Bronx Group Home 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 hour
Schedule/Location: 10 hours per week....Flexible schedule (Bronx 10463)
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.
- 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.
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.
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