A nonprofit services organization on Long Island is currently seeking a licensed Registered Nurse (RN) to join their staff at one of their group homes in Suffolk County.
About the Opportunity:

• Assignment Length: Ongoing
• Schedule: Monday to Friday
• Hours: 7am to 3pm or 8am to 4pm or 9am to 5pm
• Setting: Group Home
• Patient Population: Medically underserved

Responsibilities:
The Registered Nurse (RN) will:

• Assess medication records monthly to ensure consumers are receiving prescribed medication and that documentation of it is occurring in a timely manner
• Assist consumers in achieving self-medication administration as indicated
• Provides24-hour emergency on-call coverage for assigned programs, as required
• Assist and participate in the admission screening process, as necessary
• Ensure that consumers are living in a safe and hygienic manner; provide resources for infection control
• Develop and provide in-services for staff, as needed
• Ensure that appropriate amounts of medication and supplies are available
• Dispense medications and provide hands-on medical treatment, as needed
• Coordinate and arrange admission and discharge and staff coverage along with the Residential Manager
• Review doctor visits and doctor’s orders in a timely manner
• Complete and send in weekly reports, as required
• Perform other duties, as assigned

Qualifications:

• Graduate of an accredited School of Nursing
• NYS Registered Nurse (RN) license

Desired Skills:

• Bachelor's Degree in Nursing
• Experience working with the Disabled population