REGISTERED NURSE

Saint Dominic's Family Services is an Equal Opportunity Employer (Minorities/Females/Disabled/Veterans). To read more about this, view the EEO is the Law poster and this EEO is the Law Poster Supplement. Overview Registered Nurse – Full Time/Part Time On Call/Substitute. Provides comprehensive health care services for individuals residing in St. Dominic’s Family Services; oversees the health activities in the residence; and assures optimal health care services for the individuals in accordance with the philosophy and objectives of the agency. Responsibilities Maintain the mission of Person-Centered Planning. Perform pre-admission evaluations of new individuals and 30-day post admission evaluation and review. Perform health assessments and evaluations, recommend further interventions as needed. Evaluate, teach, and document self-medication steps to individuals when needed. Maintain accurate, up-to-date medical records, in compliance with state and agency regulations. Oversees nursing notes, lab reports, physician referrals and other documentation as required by agency professional standards. Oversee the scheduling of medical, dental, behavioral health, and other appointments as necessary. Follow up on all hospitalization and emergency treatment recommendations to ensure optimal medical care is received. Review and interpret medical reports received. Relate pertinent information to appropriate personnel, family or physician as indicated or requested. Oversee medication administration for all individuals and certification/recertification process of all AMAPs, in accordance with NYS OPWDD Regulations. Be available to staff (via telephone within 30 minutes) for medical concerns/emergencies, during “off” hours/days. Monitor medication orders, assure individuals’ prescriptions are promptly filled/renewed and orders are transcribed as needed. Routinely checks medication administration records and storage area per agency protocol. Follow CDC and OSHA recommendations (when applicable) to decrease communicable diseases. Confer with Care Manager and Program Manager to incorporate the health care/medical needs of the individual into his/her daily program. Prepare Surrogate Decision-Making packets for those individuals that must undergo medical intervention and do not have legal guardians. Serve as liaison and advocate for individual’s quality of life. Additional responsibilities as assigned. Education & Experience Current NYS License to practice as a Registered Nurse required. (Minimum ASN) Three (3) years of experience working as a Registered Nurse and knowledge of developmental disabilities preferred. Or, two (2) years of experience working as an RN, PLUS, two years working in a developmental disabilities or mental health agency. Physical Requirements While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to communicate clearly and effectively. The employee must occasionally lift and/or move up to 25 pounds. #J-18808-Ljbffr Saint Dominic's Family Services