Registered Nurse 2 (Community) - Taconic

Registered Nurse 2 (Community)

The Registered Nurse 2 (Community) position will provide administrative oversight to assigned Family Care Homes. The Family Care RN 2 works within the framework of a treatment team providing nursing services to individuals with developmental disabilities, and their Caretaker/Family Care Providers. The Family Care RN 2 provides clinical oversight of the individuals health care services, conducts on site visits, develops plan of nursing service, provides nursing care, provides guidance, and makes recommendations based on the individuals medical needs for emergency or continuing care, suggests alternative treatment plans, and teaches the Family Care Provider (FCP) methods of dealing with emergencies. The Family Care RN 2 acts as a liaison between the individual, Family Care Provider, and other members of the treatment team. They also ensure that the health care needs of the individuals are provided and work with appropriate community agencies as necessary to ensure a coordinated team treatment plan. The RN 2 provides guidance and training to the Family Care Providers in dealing with emergencies. Participates in assessing the Family Care Provider's skills and abilities in addressing the needs of the individuals. The Family Care RN 2 will be assigned to Family Care homes located in Dutchess County area and may provide temporary coverage to homes in other counties. The incumbent will be based out of the Firemen's Way office.

Duties include but are not limited to:

• Ensures compliance with the Taconic DDSOO Policy/Procedures and regulatory requirements.
• Provides clinical oversight of the individuals health, coordinates the individual's health care services, conducts on site announced and unannounced visits, develops plan of nursing service, provide nursing care, assist with medical appointments, provides guidance, and makes recommendations based on the individuals medical needs.
• Acts as a liaison between the Individual, Family Care Provider, involved families, and other members of the treatment team.
• Communicate the individual's health condition/care to treatment team.
• Evaluates the individual's health care needs and treatment plan for effectiveness and make recommendations for emergency and/or continuing care.
• Communicates and coordinate care with community agencies including day programs to review treatment plan and adjusts, as necessary.
• Participates in assessing the Family Care Provider's skills and abilities in addressing the needs of the individuals.
• Provides guidance and training to the Family Care Providers in dealing with emergencies/routine medical care.
• Provides training, education and support to the Providers and the individuals regarding health care issues and preventative health strategies.
• Participates in the assessment of the home's physical environment and develops recommendations such as environmental modifications as appropriate to meet the individuals needs based on the environmental assessment.

NOTE: You must have a valid driver's license to apply as travel is a part of the duties involved in this position. Travel within the five-county catchment area may be required in the performance of the duties of the position. This may include a state-owned vehicle, as available, or the employee's own car. An employee who uses his/her own car will be reimbursed at current negotiated rates.