Registered Nurse 1

Registered Nurse 1

The Registered Nurse 1 ensures the medical/nursing needs of our individuals living at Cove Road and will be based out of Cove Road IRA. This residence has a 24-hour nursing minimum requirement. Cove Rd serves 5 medically frail individuals with complex medical nursing needs, including nursing tasks that cannot be delegated to unlicensed direct care staff. The Registered Nurse may be required to provide coverage at other locations within the team as needed.

Duties include but are not limited to:

• Ensures compliance with the Taconic DDSOO Policy/Procedures and regulatory requirements.
• Completion of nursing procedures/tasks and nursing assessments
• Provides nursing care oversight, charts health status, transcribes physicians' orders accurately, and ensures appropriate medication orders and follow-up appointments are communicated within the IRA.
• Serves as a member of the inter-disciplinary team.
• Provides clinical supervision to LPN's as well as nursing guidance / training to the Direct Support staff.
• Act as health liaison with medical consultants
• Attend team reviews and present information as needed.
• Provide in-service health training to individuals, staff, and family.
• Key responsibilities include reviewing patient records, processing incident reports when necessary, and collaborating with oversight and provider agencies regarding documentation, procedures and follow-up actions.
• Will engage in a variety of patient care activities, including assessing health issues, developing and implementing nursing care plans, and maintaining comprehensive medical documentation.
• Will also administer care and offer guidance to patients on health maintenance and disease prevention.
• The RN1 is expected to acquire and uphold proficiency in all necessary administrative processes to carry out their responsibilities effectively

NOTE: You must have a valid driver's license to apply as travel is a part of the duties involved in this position. This may include a state-owned vehicle, as available, or the employee's own car. An employee who uses his/her own car will be reimbursed at current negotiated rates.

Permanent Qualifications: Must have a license and a current registration as a registered professional nurse in New York State.

Transfer Qualifications: Candidates must currently be a permanent Registered Nurse 1 or be eligible for transfer under Section 70.1 of the Civil Service Law