What are the responsibilities and job description for the Registered Nurse - Hybrid position at EIHAB HUMAN SERVICES?
The function of the Registered Nurse- Residential MHMR is to ensure the provision of a comprehensive program of preventative, intervention and emergency medical care for the individuals.
Essential Duties and Responsibilities:
- As an RN on our team, you will oversee and coordinate for the overall health and safety for Adults with a variety of Developmental Disabilities in Residential or Day Program Settings
- Monitor medication and medical records for people receiving services
- Utilize Electronic Records to complete appropriate documentation and records review
- Ensures medical follow up (i.e appt.’s, labs obtain prescribed medication, etc.) occurs in a timely manner
- Provide Triage instructions for immediate first aid or make recommendations to send individuals to the Urgent Care or Emergency Departments for further treatment
- Supervise direct support professional (DSP) staff administration of medication to people receiving services
- Conduct 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
- Participates in interdisciplinary team meetings and annual reviews as required by each division
- Participates in routine individual case reviews
- Consult with MD's to ensure optimal medical treatments are provided to people being supported
- Participate in Rotating Schedule for Telephone On Call Triage coverage as per regulation
- Perform all other duties as assigned.
Supervisory Responsibilities:
Must assume as the need arises.
Qualifications:Qualifications:
-The ideal candidate will be a graduate of an accredited nursing program with at least one year of experience as a Registered Nurse.
-Experience with Developmentally Disabled, Community Care, ER or Psychiatric populations preferred but not required
-Valid New York State Registered Nurse license and current registration in good standing
-CPR certification
Physical Demands:
The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to stand, walk, and use hands to finger, handle, or feel. The employee is frequently required to reach with hands and arms. The employee is occasionally required to sit. The employee must occasionally lift and/or move up to 10 pounds.
Benefits
-Flexibility work schedules with possibility for Hybrid/ Remote Work
-Supportive team environment
-Previous Experience with OPWDD not required. Extensive Training will be provided
-Health/ Dental and Retirement benefits for Full Time Employees.
-Part Time Schedule available.
Employers Rights:
This job description does not list all of the duties of the job. Employees may be asked to perform other duties. Performance evaluations, in part, will be based upon performance of the task listed in this job description.
The employer has the right to revise this job description at any time. The job description is not a contract for employment. That is, employment with Eihab Human Services can be terminated with or without cause, and with or without notice at any time, at the option of the employee or that of Eihab Human Services.
Salary : $48 - $51