REGISTERED NURSE - RN (UNION)

Registered Nurse - RN (Union)

Salary Range $44.00 - $48.40 Hourly

Overview

UCP Long Island is a not for profit agency whose mission is to advance the independence, productivity and full citizenship of persons with cerebral palsy and other disabilities. We are proud to celebrate our 75+ years of creating opportunities and helping to fulfill the dreams of thousands of individuals and families. We remain committed to our goal of Creating Life Without Limits for People With Disabilities!

Description

Seeking dedicated Registered Nurse's to become part of the UCP team at our 31-bed intermediate care facility in Commack. Full Time and Part-Time Opportunities Available: 7:00am-3:30pm, 3:00pm-11:30pm, or 11:00pm-7:30am. All F/T and P/T shifts at this location require at least one weekend shift per week on a recurring basis.

Responsibilities include:

• Monitoring and assisting in the overall health and safety of the individual served.
• Supervising and training direct care staff regarding medication administration, universal precautions, infection control, health and safety issues, etc.
• Completing yearly recertification, including practicum, for each medication certified person.
• Administering medications and treatments as prescribed by physician.
• Generating incident, seizure, and illness reports.
• Monitoring and reporting health care on daily flow report records.
• Instructing direct support professionals in hygiene, diet, weights, etc.
• Submitting written monthly, quarterly, annual nursing/medical progress notes.
• Implementing guidance policy as appropriate to address medication errors or violations of health and safety procedures by direct care staff.
• Insure maintenance and review of all medical records per state and federal guidelines and UCP policy.
• Meeting regularly with team members to review current issues.
• Insure all indicated and annual medical appointments and lab work are scheduled and followed up appropriately and as per UCP policy.
• Monitoring and reviewing medication administration record, recording of medications, medication orders, labels, etc. Insure an adequate supply of medication on hand.
• Monitoring and maintaining an adequate supply of medical goods and equipment, as well as first aide supplies.
• Completing all paperwork as assigned by director of Residential Services of designee, and according to UCP policy (to include monthly nursing notes, self-administration of medication evaluation, infection control reports, etc.).
• Documenting medical and pharmacological services and issues. Insure pharmacy review of medication every 90 days.
• Ensuring individuals are living in a safe and hygienic manner.

Qualifications

NYS Licensed Registered Nurse license; Associates degree (A. A.) or equivalent from two-year college or technical school and one to three years related experience and/or training. Experience with Developmentally Disabled population and OPWDD regs a plus.

Our Comprehensive Benefits Package for F/T and Eligible P/T Staff includes:

• Medical and Dental Insurance
• Free, Company Sponsored Base Life Insurance
• Generous Vacation, Sick, and Personal Time
• Paid Holidays
• Company Funded Pension Retirement Plan
• Optional 403B Plan
• Paid Trainings
• Voluntary AFLAC Benefits
• Opportunities for Advancement

UCP of Long Island is an Equal Opportunity Employer.