School Registered Nurse (RN)

Registered Nurse (RN)

Are you a Registered Nurse (RN) looking for a flexible schedule plus:

• Excellent work life balance
• Affordable health, dental, vision and life insurance
• On-demand pay
• Weekends, nights and holidays off
• Opportunities for advancement with a leading agency
• Rewarding career path & growth
• On the job training with experienced managers
• Being a part of a great culture & great team
• Helping others in need!
• Fun working environment

If so, The Arc Erie County NY is currently seeking a Full Time Registered Nurses (RN) for our school age program located in the Cheektowaga, NY area. Why Achieve with The Arc Erie County? Becoming a RN for us means:

• Sharing your passion of helping others by making a difference in our peoples' lives
• Providing quality care to students or adults with intellectual & developmental disabilities
• Ensuring the evaluation, supervision, and/or provision of nursing care are completed.

Our Full-Time positions are Monday - Friday with no evenings, no weekends, and no holidays!

Our salary range is $30-$34 per hour based off experience. Interested candidates must be licensed and currently registered as an RN in New York State & possess one year experience working with developmentally disabled students/persons is preferred. See our full Job Description listed below

Job Title: Registered Nurse

Department: Clinical Services

Position Summary: The RN is responsible for coordinating the health care needs of students/people we support, with family, staff, other care providers, as well as outside professionals. The RN will ensure the evaluation, supervision, and/or provision of nursing care and routine health maintenance programs are completed. The RN is responsible for staff training in health and medical issues, and for providing a quality of care for the students/people we support.

Job Duties and Responsibilities:

• Complies with all Office of People With Developmental Disabilities (OPWDD), Part 624, Part 633, and/or State Education Department (SED) regulations and reports any violations, deficiencies or incidents to supervisor
• Assess the health care needs of each student/person we support based on information available such as test results, laboratory data, observation and staff input
• Develop an individualized plan of nursing services for each student/person who requires nursing care, including those who require medication administration for diagnosed medical conditions and update at least annually or whenever there is a significant change in the student/person's condition
• Establish and maintain a professional working relationship with family, physicians, dentists, and other medical/health care agencies and professionals
• Educates staff about the chronic conditions and related health care needs of the students/persons, as well as, health and safety skills related to seizures, blood borne pathogens, etc.
• Provides initial and ongoing training to staff in all nursing procedures being delegated, including medication administration periodically reviewing that performance is consistent with standards of nursing care.
• Complete certification/annual recertification (annual evaluation of performance) for all medication administration certified staff
• Ensure that there is specific medication information available for every medication prescribed for each student/person
• Maintains adequate first aid, medical supplies, and equipment to meet the needs of the students/persons
• Completes Accident/Injury reports, and Allegations of Abuse according to regulation and agency policy
• Maintains and protects confidential or other sensitive information such as Protected Health Information (PHI) and Personally Identifiable Information (PII) as defined in the agency's information security policy.
• Performs other related duties as assigned by supervisor

Job Duties and Responsibilities (Education Division Specific):

• Provides professional nursing care to students with tracheostomies, gastrostomy/jejunostomy tubes, children with colostomies, those who may require oxygen, and children who may require intermittent catheterization in the educational program
• Identifies and assesses each student's health needs, implements services and evaluates plans of care which impact student learning, achievement and safety
• Administers prescribed medications and treatments and assesses, interprets and documents student responses
• Assists in providing New York State mandated and annual screening programs (Scoliosis screening, heights, weights, vision screening)
• Provides in-service training to staff and/or family members when applicable
• Administers emergency first aid, or assists students in obtaining treatment at a medical facility
• Consults with staff concerning health supports services for students
• Counsels student and families in maintaining good health through use of proper diet, routine medical care, screening and maintaining up to date immunizations
• Performs necessary written work for assigned cases including maintenance of records and preparation of reports, writing and maintaining nursing care plans and writing alerts/objectives for the health component of a student's Individualized Education Plan (IEP)

Job Duties and Responsibilities (Residential Division):

• Assess and monitor all health-related tracking forms, such as charts, Plans of Nursing Instructions, etc.
• Ensure that each individual's medication regimen is assessed at least every six months or whenever there is a significant change and provide follow-up on all recommendations.
• Assess each individual's level of capacity to administer medications at least annually.
• Assist in the planning of self-administration of medication programs for individuals as needed.
• Monitor implementation of special diets in cooperation with the dietitian and the Residential Habilitation Manager.
• Oversee scheduling of medical appointments and hospitalizations in cooperation with the Residential Habilitation Manager and communicate with health care providers and service coordinators as needed to ensure follow through.
• Provide on call coverage on a rotating basis for all residential sites.
• Oversee procurement, storage and inventory of all medications and medical supplies, including controlled substances.
• Completes proper OPWDD Training (SLMS Website) upon hire and provides certification to direct supervisor and the agency training department: New RN Orientation, Telephone Triage, Diabetes, and PONS.

Job Duties and Responsibilities (Day Habilitation Services Division):

• Facilitate, monitor and develop all program nursing and medical policies and procedures with approval of supervisor.
• Review all intake information relating to health/medical issues and ensure that it is sufficient to determine initial program eligibility.
• Dispense medications as required and provide assistance with toileting, behavioral issues, meals and medical emergencies.
• Address and/or report all observed or suspected situations which adversely impact on the health and safety of participants/staff.
• Provide nursing assessment and first aid as needed in cases of injury and/or illness.
• Maintain and order adequate medical supplies and keep first aid items current.
• Participate in interdisciplinary, six month, annual and special reviews.
• Completes proper OPWDD Training (SLMS Website) upon hire and provides certification to direct supervisor and the agency training department: New RN Orientation, Telephone Triage, Diabetes, and PONS.

Qualifications and Education Requirements: Must be licensed and currently registered as an RN in New York State. Possess one year experience working with developmentally disabled students/persons is preferred.

Essential Job Functions:

• Physical demands and Exposure Risk outlined on attached form (A)

Ability to bend, stoop, squat, kneel, sit, reach, stand, walk, push, pull, climb flight of stairs; Good physical strength and be able to lift/transfer a minimum of 50 lbs. unassisted and is able to assist in two-three person lifts as necessary; Must be able to perform physical tasks outlined in the education program's Safe Student Movement manual and/or the agency's Safe Person Movement Program; Must have the ability to see, hear, listen, speak clearly, good motor coordination: grip, strength, eye-hand coordination

• Mental Requirements:

The ability to perform critical thinking and complex problem-solving skills