Registered Nurse

Registered NurseBronx - Bronx, NY 10467OverviewSalary Range $54.00 - $54.00 Hourly Level Experienced Position Type Full-Time/Part-Time Job Shift Day Education Level 4 Year Degree Travel Percentage Up to 25%DescriptionWhat 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.QualificationsEducational Requirements • 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 •NYS RN Certification is mandatoryExperience & Skills: • Valid unrestricted NYS Driver's License and reliable transportation for travel between locations. • Ability to triage urgent and crisis situations, problem-solve, and maintain focus in challenging situations. • Must be flexible with days, hours, and location based on agency needs.Location: Various Openings in The Bronx, NY & Westchester CountySchedule : Full-Time, Part Time, Per DiemVaccination : Must be fully vaccinated (COVID-19)Join IAHD's mission to empower individuals with intellectual and developmental disabilities to lead meaningful and fulfilling lives. Apply today and help shape innovative programs that support inclusion, creativity, and community engagement.IAHD is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer committed to building an inclusive and supportive workplace for all.