Registered Nurse

Job Description YAI is a network of agencies offering people with intellectual and developmental disabilities a comprehensive range of services across all ages. YAI empowers people with disabilities to reach their goals every day. Our enthusiastic staff of 4,000 professionals believes that everyone has a fundamental right to live, love, work, and learn. Key/Essential Functions & Responsibilities The RN will providemedical oversight of the program and ensure that the health needs of each personare met S/he will review eachperson’s health status and medications and ensure that the program meets immediate health needs The RN will provide assessment, planning, and implementation of medical care and oversight of DSPs in monitoring the medical systems; participate in treatment and transition planning meetings and provide medically related training to program staff TheRN will be responsible for writingnursing reports and othernecessary health reportsand will train DSPsoneach person’s health careplan S/he oversees trainingand staff certificationin medication administration and medication management in the home The RNwill ensure that any necessary medical examinations are completed,andthat appropriate follow-up is completed, including accessing specialists The RN will provide any necessary nursing care and dispense medication as needed under the direction of the BHS psychiatrist and/or physician We will give preference to applicants who have experience supporting people with I/DD and mental health diagnoses and knowledge of psychotropic medications Minimum 10 hours per site Minimum Qualification Requirements including education, experience, licensure/certification, etc. and essential physical capabilities (e.g. lifting, assisting lifting, standing, etc.) Minimum requirements of specific positions may vary by assigned function and/or contract. Please refer to applicable regulations/contracts for all position requirements. All Job Title Must Meet The Following Minimum Requirements NJ Registered Nurse (RN) License 1-year direct care nursing experience Preferred Qualification Requirements (desired Requirements Beyond MQRs Above) Med/Surg experience Experience with intellectually and developmentally disabled population Compensation $50.00-$55.00/hr. Part Time Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability, or status as a Vietnam or disabled veteran. YAI is an Equal Opportunity Employer. To ensure fairness, safeguard transparency, and promote an equitable workforce environment, YAI Network prohibits the practice of nepotism in the workforce and hiring process. #J-18808-Ljbffr