Registered Nurse

Job Description

One of our clients, is looking for a Registered Nurse.

Job Summary:

• Administers medical care and prescribed treatments and medications to individuals in assigned programs in accordance with established nursing standards and procedures.

Professional Skills:

• Will be responsible for maintaining standards of developmental disabilities nursing practice.

• Be knowledgeable of Federal and State regulations as they pertain to Residential and School programs.

• Develop, monitor, and update individualized health care records, plans consistent with all appropriate regulations for the program setting (this includes medical history, drug reactions, allergies, prescribed medications, immunizations records, etc.).

• Ensures that medications are administered as prescribed and Approved Medication Administration Personnel are supervised and their certification is maintained as required by regulations and agency policy.

• Will act as the primary liaison between program employees, medical providers, and families/guardians regarding health care coordination.

• Provides guidance, training, and support to employees and residential staff regarding health and wellness.

• Participate in departmental meetings, in-service training programs, and professional seminars to keep abreast of changes in legislation, nursing techniques, etc.

• Will serve as an active member of the interdisciplinary team.

• Completes nursing assessments on assigned caseloads as required by regulations and agency policy.

• Assures control of communicable diseases and infections by identification and assessment, and implementation of appropriate protective and preventative measures.

• Will minimally maintain weekly communication with the Residence Manager or designee and will maintain weekly visits to assigned programs.

• Will review all medical consults, changes in individuals' conditions, and any new medical policies and procedures.

Other Responsibilities Include:

• Make initial first aid assessment of employees when injured on the job.

• Responsible for maintaining NYS Driver's License.

• Perform related tasks as directed by supervisor.

Denotes Essential Functions:

• All Supervisory jobs must include the following responsibilities:

• Staff Leadership / Development: As a servant leader, you value and prioritize professional development.

• You provide timely and meaningful performance feedback, and ensure that all performance assessments are completed on time.

• Supervisor sets clear performance expectations with staff, provides coaching, and uses prompts, modeling, praise and recognition to promote effective performance.

• Conducts observations and provides timely coaching and feedback to help staff achieve competency in required skills.

• Performance improvement and/or development plans are developed and consistently implemented and monitored.

• Exhibits effective conflict resolution skills and directs team in a fair and supportive manner.

• Further, demonstrates that human resources policies, procedures, and practices are consistently applied.

• Demonstrates ability to enhance supervisory / staff communications by documenting that team meetings are conducted and communication occurs consistently with direct reports.

Job Specifications:

EDUCATION:

• Associates degree or BS in Nursing and successful completion of the State Board Examination for licensing.

EXPERIENCE:

• Graduate nurse with RN license required.

• Some experience is preferred but not required.

• Client has a Comprehensive training program.