Registered Nurse

Registered Nurse

Bronx - Bronx, NY 10467

Overview

Salary Range $54.38 - $54.38 Hourly Level Experienced Position Type Full Time Job Shift Day Education Level 4 Year Degree Travel Percentage Up to 50%

Description

Now Hiring: Registered Nurse (RN) | Full-Time, Part-Time, Per Diem | Bronx, NY & Westchester County

Are you a compassionate Registered Nurse with experience in providing health care to individuals with developmental disabilities? Do you thrive in a collaborative environment where your expertise directly impacts the well-being of individuals? Join our team at IAHD as a Registered Nurse (RN) and make a difference in the lives of the people we support!

Why Join IAHD? At IAHD, we provide specialized care to individuals with intellectual and developmental disabilities. As a Registered Nurse, you'll play a crucial role in coordinating care, managing health needs, and providing staff training. If you're looking to be part of a supportive team, this is the role for you!

What You'll Do:

• Direct Care & Case Management: Provide direct and supportive health care to individuals in residential programs, assessing current health status and identifying needs.
• Health & Safety Oversight: Provide professional advice and direction on health and safety issues, ensuring the ongoing support of individuals' health and medical needs.
• Collaborate with Treatment Team: Establish positive working relationships with individuals, families, and interdisciplinary team members, both within and outside the agency.
• Emergency Response: Initiate nursing interventions in emergency and non-emergency situations, adhering to established policies and clinical standards of care.
• Documentation & Care Plans: Establish and maintain nursing care plans, document individual health needs, and follow up on required actions.
• Appointment Scheduling: Ensure timely scheduling of medical appointments and services for individuals in your caseload.
• Staff Training: Provide training to staff on nursing care plans and agency in-services, ensuring proper care delivery.
• Medication Management: Oversee medication administration, ensuring proper labeling, storage, and disposal of expired medications according to policy and regulations.
• Hospitalization & Discharge Coordination: Communicate with hospital discharge planners and ensure safe discharges for individuals who have been hospitalized.
• Health Record Monitoring: Track and update health records, including seizures, bowel movements, vital signs, and other health metrics.
• After-Hours On-Call: Be available for after-hour on-call duties, responding to situations in accordance with policies and regulations.
• Safety Compliance: Follow safety guidelines to ensure a safe working environment and report any hazards.
• Program Coverage: May be required to float or cover other programs as needed or adjust work schedules to meet the needs of individuals.

What We're Looking For:

• Education: Bachelor's or Master's degree in Nursing, with at least one year of professional experience in delivering health care to individuals with Intellectual/Developmental Disabilities.
• Licensing: NYS RN Certification is mandatory.
• Driver's License: Valid unrestricted NYS Driver's License and reliable transportation for travel between locations.
• Skills: Ability to triage urgent and crisis situations, problem-solve, and maintain focus in challenging situations.
• Flexibility: Must be flexible with days, hours, and location based on agency needs.
• Vaccination: Must be fully vaccinated (COVID-19).

Job Details: Primary Locations: Bronx, NY & Westchester County Schedule: Full-Time, Part-Time, and Per Diem positions available.

Make an Impact Where It Matters Most! If you're a dedicated RN looking to provide top-quality health care while making a meaningful difference in the lives of individuals, apply today to join our team!

IAHD is proud to be an equal opportunity employer, committed to diversity and inclusion in the workplace.