Registered Nurse (RN)

Registered Nurses Look no further, Able2 is the place for you! At Able2, we take pride in enhancing the quality of life of the people we serve and have a long history of compassion and dedication to the individuals in our community. Able2 couldn't incorporate these core values without employees like you so apply today! Able2 is currently seeking a fulltime RN to work Monday-Friday, day shift to provide services to our residential locations throughout the Chemung area. In this position you will be responsible for providing nursing care to individuals with disabilities, and ensure their safety is being met. As a Registered RN the pay range is $35.50-38.50 an hour depending on experience. RN's who have (or achieve) a BSN or MSN will receive a $1.00 or $2.00 add on to their hourly pay rate. As a full-time employee, you will accrue paid time off starting day one. Need insurance? Desire low benefit premiums? Upon hire, as a full-time employee, you can select benefit elections and have various options for health insurance. With additional incentives such as free basic life insurance, 401K with employer matching and employee referral bonuses, Able2 provides you with stability as well as a better purpose. As an RN, your responsibilities would include, but are not limited to:

• Assume responsibility for nursing activities relating directly and indirectly to quality care, assuring that State and Federal regulations are met. Provide instruction in quality nursing care and assist in direct resident care as needed.
• Perform treatments and procedures as ordered by physicians.
• Observe symptoms, reactions and needs of assigned consumers.
• Ensure all needed appointments, evaluations and medical follow-up are completed as recommended.
• Ensure ordering of prescribed medications for consumers. Maintain accurate prescription inventory logs. Conduct monthly medical chart audits.
• Communicate pertinent information to appropriate parties. Attend consumer meetings.
• Document medical information in appropriate log. Participate in committee meetings as assigned. Maintain effective communication with physicians. Ensure documentation of medical information on incident reports as required.
• Train staff in all health-related issues and procedures. Participate/instruct in Orientation and other training as assigned. Assist in establishing and monitoring infection control procedures.
• Implement the Hepatitis B Vaccination Program for staff as assigned. Perform TB screenings for new/existing employees. Maintain up-to-date screening and vaccination records for employees as assigned.
• Coordinate with Nursing Supervisor and other RNs to assure medical needs are being met at all residential facilities. Provide RN oversight to other programs as assigned. Assume phone triage support as needed/scheduled.
• Assist in formulation and writing of medical policies and procedures as assigned.

Qualifications and Requirements:

• Must be currently Registered NYS Licensed RN.
• Prefer at least one (1) year medical-surgical nursing experience.
• Physical ability to be on feet all day and perform lifting/positioning of consumers as required by responsibilities listed below.
• Ability to provide technical expertise to paraprofessionals.
• Possess a valid driver’s license, driving record acceptable to agency insurance carrier and access to reliable transportation.
• Assume on call as needed for site visits with additional compensation.

Able2 Enhancing Potential is an equal opportunity employer. Able2 Enhancing Potential does not discriminate in employment on account of race, color, religion, national origin, citizenship status, ancestry, age, sex (including sexual harassment), sexual orientation, marital status, physical or mental disability, military status or unfavorable discharge from military service. "Applicants have rights under Federal Employment Laws"