FlexStaff is seeking an experienced Registered Nurse for our client, a non-profit organization that provides housing, services and programs for individuals with intellectual and developmental disabilities.

This is a direct hire, permanent, full-time job in a Residential facility in the BRONX.

35 hours per week, 5 days per week, Mon-Fri or Tues-Sat schedule

The ideal candidate will have at least one year of experience as a Registered Nurse with individuals with developmental disabilities.

Requirements:

• Bachelor of Science in Nursing
• Valid New York State Driver’s License is preferred
• License and current registration as a Registered Nurse in the State of New York
• CPR Certification
• at least one year of experience as a Registered Nurse with individuals with developmental disabilities in a community-based health services setting preferred.

Responsibilities:

It is required by OPWDD that the RN for the program be notified of any incident. Thus you would be expected to answer the phone should staff from the residence call with inquiries or notifications.

• Serves as a member of interdisciplinary team and is responsible for coordinating and following through on provisions of health care services for assigned residences
• Develops, supervises implementation of, reviews and revises each resident’s written health care plan that is developed and implemented according to instructions of a physician and assessment.
• Integrates therapeutic intervention techniques into programs or home of person served through consultation with parent/guardian and staff at team meetings, case conferences or through other informal contacts.
• Develops a written plan for each resident to provide nursing services as a part of total habilitation programs.
• Participates in interdisciplinary team meetings and annual reviews as required by each division.
• Monitors required staff health records and provides tests in accordance with regulatory agency requirements
• 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 individuals in each residence.
• 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.
• Keeps up to date and accurate records of examinations, immunizations, illnesses, accidents and other pertinent data via progress notes.
• Administers medications when appropriate, and supervises AMAP certified staff in medication administration. Supervises all medication prescribed for individuals in accordance with agency policies.

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $57.00 - $63.00 per hour

Expected hours: 35 per week

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• Dental insurance
• Health insurance
• Paid time off
• Vision insurance

Standard shift:

• Day shift

Weekly schedule:

• 5x8

Work Location: In person