RN - Registered Nurse - Emergency Department - Part Time Flex

Nurses are responsible for providing specialized nursing care and support to individuals with intellectual and developmental disabilities (IDD) to improve their health and quality of life by addressing their unique healthcare needs and promoting their independence. A nurse also provides education, support, and resources to individuals, families, and DSPs to assist them in understanding and managing health. Additionally, they advocate on behalf of people with IDD to ensure that their rights are protected and their healthcare needs are met.

We are seeking Registered Nurses at one of the following locations -

Primary Responsibilities And Essential Functions Of Position Provides oversight of individuals’ health by ensuring coordination of medical, clinical and nursing service needs.

Advocates for individual health care needs.

Trains Direct Support Professionals (DSP) and Approved Medication Administration Personnel (AMAP) in the nursing task that has been delegated to them.

Provides health related training required by OPWDD.

Provides support to residential staff in maintaining health services for individuals.

Supervise and observe AMAP/DSP while they perform delegated nursing tasks to ensure effectiveness.

Interacts with primary, medical specialists, various clinical staff as necessary.

Completes follow-up including documentation for individuals post ER/hospital visit follow-up.

Responds to emergency requests as soon as possible (within and outside caseload).

Completes nursing assessments and related documentation e.g. Nursing Notes thoroughly and within established time frames.

Provides individual-specific nursing interventions.

Conducts medication inventory

Completes initial medication certification and conducts annual clinical performance evaluations for AMAP Staff.

Participate in the Program Planning Team process.

Attends Clinical meetings and Nursing Department meetings.

Report all incidents, including allegations of abuse and neglect and serious reportable incidents, to management immediately upon discovery.

Participate in in-service training and on-site workshops, as required, for professional growth and development. Attending external training and workshops at direction of Management and Sr. Director of Nursing.

Undertake any additional tasks and initiatives as assigned within the scope of the role as per the specific needs of the programs by Management, the Senior Director of Nursing, or the Director of Nursing.

Qualifications Current license and registration as Registered Nurse approved by the NYS Department of Education.

One year nursing experience as well as experience working with individuals with intellectual and developmental disabilities highly desirable.

At Heartshare we offer a comprehensive benefit package based on full-time/part-time status. Paid vacation, sick, personal days, and holidays.

403(B) retirement plans with employer contribution.

Health, dental, vision and life insurance.

Employee Assistance Program (EAP).

Flexible spending account (Dependent Care, Medical, Parking, and Transit).

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