Registered Nurse (RN) PerDiem Residential QueensBloomberg 34110003REF958H

Company Description AHRC New York City is a large, complex nonprofit organization dedicated to supporting neurodivergent children and adults (those with autism, down syndrome, cerebral palsy, intellectual/developmental disabilities, and other disabilities) through a broad spectrum of services , and a family governed organization that envisions a socially just world where the power of difference is embraced and reflected in all that we do. Generosity guides us as we honor our legacy and continuously grow through a culture of curiosity, creativity, and optimism and as we advocate for people with disabilities to lead full and equitable lives. Job Description AHRC NYC is looking for Part -Time Registered Nurses (RN) for their Queens ICF residence. The RN 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. Location: Jamaica, Queens Pay Rate: $48-$50 per hour Weekly Schedule: 12 hours.....Tuesday 7pm-7am. 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, the nurse may receive phone calls outside of routine working hours regarding individuals assigned to that nurse's 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. Regularly reviews medication administration records (MARs), treatment and adaptive equipment records, logs documenting vital signs, elimination, glucose readings, weight, menses, and other records as individually specified. Reports significant issues to appropriate clinicians and team members, including need for ordering medications, renewing or updating prescription orders and individual specific drug information sheets. Monitor and manage medication storage and disposal procedures in accordance with federal and state law. Develop and monitor health goals, nursing plans and protocols that are individual specific. Review, update and revise these documents to ensure they are reflective of current consumer status. Monitor consumer dietary and nutritional needs. In-service and support staff in managing special meal and feeding of individuals served. Observe meal times for appropriate food choices, portions, use of adaptive utensils, etc. Participate in the -re-admission intake review with preparation of a preliminary plan based on available health records. Participate in discharge planning meetings, including writing recommendations #J-18808-Ljbffr AHRC New York City