Pay rate: $30-$33.50 per hour

Duties and Responsibilities

• Interact regularly with each resident to develop rapport with them
• Physically examine and determine health status for all residents on a regular basis and as needed
• Monitor control of communicable diseases and infections
• Accurately and consistently complete all required documentation practices utilizing the PrecisionCare software and in written form, when necessary (up-to-date health information files, Plans of Nursing Services (PONS), specific medical information, etc.)
• Annually assess each resident’s ability to self-medicate in the form and format required by OPWDD and develop appropriate objectives in this area according to skill level
• Aide in developing and maintaining all necessary medical, health and safety protocols and procedures as dictated by OPWDD regulations
• Coordinate all medical/health related services (i.e., medical appointments), make service reports in the electronic medical charts and maintain effective communication with all health care providers for each resident
• Review and record monthly doctors’ orders and MAR sheets (including controlled drug sheets, home med sheets and key transfer)
• Ensure orders in EMAR (CareSuite) are accurate and clear for staff and complete weekly checks
• Administer medically prescribed medications to the residents and follow up on all medication errors as dictated by Agency policy
• Maintain medical cabinet with all medically approved medications, supplies and equipment as per OPWDD regulations
• Maintain ongoing and effective communication with the nursing staff at each resident’s school/day program and accurately provide them with any records or medications needed
• Help ensure that all medical, health and safety procedures are implemented as written
• Monitor and maintain accurate data on staff required health testing mandated by the Department of Health
• Attend appointments and all hospitalization discharges for residents or coordinate RN coverage when not available
• Aide in providing teaching of the NYS OPWDD Medication Administration Course to appropriate residential staff including re-certifications on an annual basis
• Oversee AMAPs and the DSP II Medical Liaison in medication administration responsibilities
• Help schedule and provide in-service training sessions for residential staff as dictated by OPWDD regulations (detecting signs of illness or dysfunction that warrant medical or nursing intervention, first aid, etc.)
• Maintain CPR and First Aid Instructor certification
• Participate as an active member on the Residential Safety Committee and the Residential Interdisciplinary Team to establish, implement and maintain appropriate therapeutic programming for all residents
• Attend all case reviews and provide written reports on the progress of each resident
• Attend and participate in all team/program meetings and other meetings as requested
• Review all Incident Reports and provide necessary medical attention and follow-up to injuries
• Adhere to a rotating on-call schedule for triage and notification purposes (approximately one week per month)
• Review and update the "On-Call Helpful Hints" document on a quarterly and as needed basis
• All other duties as assigned by manager

Minimum Qualifications

• Associate’s degree from a two-year college or university in Nursing
• Certified by NYS as a Registered Nurse
• Ability to read, write, speak and understand English
• Possess a current and valid NYS driver’s license with an acceptable driving record
• Be able to regularly lift and/or move up to 50 pounds

Preferred Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree from a four-year college or university in Nursing
• One to two years related experience and/or training
• Experience with individuals with developmental disabilities

Certifications and Trainings

• Must maintain NYS RN Licensure
• NYS Medication Administration and OPWDD Nursing Certification
• SCIP-r
• All other trainings mandated by the OPWDD

*Note: all certifications and trainings will be provided by the agency if you do not already possess them