Full-time RN / LPN for Physician Clinic

Registered Nurse - Brooklyn Clinic

Brooklyn, NY ( • Clinic

Full-time

We are currently looking for a full-time Registered Nurse at our Clinic in Brooklyn, supporting adults with developmental disabilities. This is a Monday-Friday, 9am-4:30pm opportunity.This position includes a $10,000 SIGN-ON BONUS!

ADAPT Community Network, formerly United Cerebral Palsy (UCP) of NYC provides a multitude of services to people with developmental disabilities. With caring and great resources at hand, we know what it takes to help people live fuller, happier, healthier lives. Our employees show their commitment to the people we support every day, and we all deliver on our promise to provide innovative and comprehensive services to individuals with developmental disabilities.

For your next career move, apply with us at ADAPT Community Network! Wherever you work among our many locations around New York City, ADAPT offers paid training, competitive benefits, and we foster a team culture of learning, support, collaboration and career growth.

Under general supervision, is responsible for providing evaluation, diagnosis and therapeutic intervention in accordance with ADAPT Community Network policies, the regulations and requirements of applicable regulatory agencies and the standards of the profession. The duties and responsibilities of the Registered Nurse – Clinic will include, but are not limited to the following:

Serves as a member of interdisciplinary team and is responsible for coordinating and following through on provisions of health care services for assigned program(s).

Arranges medical services for persons served and issues medical referrals as needed.

Provides follow-up on medical problems for persons served.

Conducts training for staff in medical administration, personal hygiene, basic first aid, dental hygiene, infection control, adaptive equipment, vital signs, signs and symptoms of illness and other in-services as may be necessary to meet needs of persons served.

Handles control of communicable diseases and infections through identification and assessment, reporting to consulting physician and implementation of appropriate protective and preventive measures and staff training in regard to infection control.

Monitors required staff health records and provides tests in accordance with regulatory agency requirements.

Provides immediate first aid with referral to outside emergency services or private physician.

Prepares and maintains medical documentation on each person served.

Provides supervision and training for Licensed Practical Nurses and/or less experienced Registered Nurses during their tenure at agency.

Provides first aid and attends to emergency needs of persons served.

Maintains Nursing office and orders supplies as required.

Transports persons served to appointments as necessary.

Visits persons served at home as requested by Director or designee.

Keeps abreast of changes in Nursing field.

Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Graduate of an accredited program of professional nursing

At least two years of experience as a Registered Nurse in the delivery of community-based health services to individuals with developmental disabilities.

License and current registration as a Registered Nurse in the State of New York

Ability to read, write, speak and understand English

Knowledge of equipment typically used by persons receiving services, including wheelchairs and adaptive devices.

55/hour - $60/hour + Industry-Leading Benefits for all full-time employees. $10,000 Sign-On Bonus for all full-time RN's.

At ADAPT, we value diversity, equity, inclusion, accessibility, and belonging.We continuously seek opportunities for the organization to foster a more positive, respected, united, and collaborative culture.

ADAPT Community Network is proud to be an equal opportunity employer and is committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees.