Job Title: Registered Nurse

Department: Residential Programs

Reports To: Director of Nursing Services for Residential Programs

FLSA: Exempt

Hours: Full Time, Flex hours

Hours may vary due to nature of the position.

SUMMARY:

• Responsible for ensuring that medical quality services are provided to all residential program participants.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITES:

• Conducts and documents medical and nursing services as required by OPWDD regulations and CP/W policies and procedures.
• Ensures proper storage and maintenance of medications.
• Coordinates with the Residence Physician and schedules mandated evaluations.
• Assesses and schedules the need for other periodic evaluations.
• Reviews all medical records for compliance for prescribe protocols.
• Prepares and presents a written report at the Quarterly and Annual Interdisciplinary Team Meetings.
• Acts as a liaison concerning medical issues with consulting physicians, parents/family, Day Program, Emergency Room, Residence Manager and other Interdisciplinary Team Members.
• Conducts required nursing in-services.
• Advises the Director of Nursing Services about necessary changes in medical status of Program Participants.
• Participates as a member of committees as assigned by CP/Westchester administration.
• Teach the AMAP course; participate in all department internal audits.
• Twenty four hours on call Monday through Friday, weekends and holidays per nursing on call schedule.
• Other additional nursing responsibilities as required by the CP/Westchester administration.

JOB REQUIRMENTS:

• Knowledge of the program planning process and a good understanding of human dynamics.
• Knowledge of regulatory requirements for Intermediate Care Facilities for the developmentally disabled.
• A strong ability to work independently and to use common sense in work situations.
• Proficient in the use of Microsoft word, Excel, email and the ability to complete and file assigned paperwork.
• Off-hours (evenings, holidays, and weekends) on-call flexibility to carry a pager/cell phone to address medical needs.

EDUCATION AND/OR EXPERIENCE:

• Maintains a current License as a Registered Nurse.
• Experience working with the developmentally disabled and/or dual diagnosed population within a residential setting.

Job Type: Full-time

Job Type: Full-time

Application QuestionsYou have requested that Indeed ask candidates the following questions:

• Do you have the following license or certification: Registered Nurse (RN)?
• How many years of Registered Nurse experience do you have?
• How many years of working with the developmental disability population experience do you have?

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $42.00 - $45.00 per hour

Benefits:

• Dental insurance
• Flexible schedule
• Health insurance
• Life insurance
• Paid sick time
• Paid time off
• Vision insurance

Standard shift:

• Day shift

Supplemental schedule:

• On call

Weekly schedule:

• Monday to Friday
• Weekends as needed

Work Location: In person