Registered Nurse - Arc Allegany-Steuben

Registered Nurse

Are you a dedicated and compassionate Registered Nurse seeking a fulfilling career without sacrificing your work-life balance? Join our dynamic team where your expertise is valued, and your personal time matters.

Daytime Shifts Only: Enjoy the benefits of a flexible schedule with no night shifts, allowing you to maintain a healthy work-life equilibrium.

No Weekends Required: We understand the importance of weekends for personal and family activities. Embrace a work schedule that respects your need for relaxation and recreation.

Minimal On-Call Responsibilities: Embrace a role with minimal on-call obligations, providing you with peace of mind and the ability to plan your time effectively. Your dedication to patient care is important, and so is your time away from work.

Professional Growth: Thrive in a supportive environment that encourages continuous learning and professional development. Elevate your career without compromising your well-deserved downtime.

The primary responsibilities involve providing compassionate and specialized care to individuals with IDD. This includes assessing and addressing their unique healthcare needs, collaborating with interdisciplinary teams, and advocating for person-centered services to enhance their overall health and quality of life.

Key Job Functions:

• Regulatory and Corporate Compliance: Ensure adherence to regulations, conduct medication administration evaluations, and maintain up-to-date records to meet regulatory requirements.
• Person-Centered Services: Foster an environment that respects individuals' choices, privacy, and confidentiality, actively engaging in their medical/care decision planning.
• Program Standards: Oversee comprehensive health and medical services, address individual medical concerns, and maintain up-to-date records and assessments. Evaluate proposed admissions based on medical appropriateness.
• Contacts with Others: Maintain positive relationships with internal and external stakeholders, ensuring effective communication that reflects the agency's mission and values.
• Talent Management: Support, coach, DSP's Medical Assistants and LPNs, ensuring required training and certifications as needed.

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:

The ideal candidate exhibits conscientiousness, self-discipline, and responsibility, working effectively with general direction. Strong interpersonal, communication, and leadership skills are crucial, along with the ability to work independently and handle confidential information. Basic Microsoft Office and Excel skills are required.

Education and Experience:

• Current Registered Professional Nurse license.
• OPWDD DD Orientation for Registered Nurses within three months of hire.
• CPR/First Aid/AED and SCIP Certification within the first six months of hire

Additional Qualifications/Requirements:

• Valid driver's license, acceptable safe driving record (if driving is required)

Authority and Accountability:

• This position indirectly supervises Medical Assistants and LPNs, facilitates meetings, and leads projects, with moderate responsibility for managing day-to-day activities within specified parameters.

Salary: $33.31/hour exempt