Registered Nurse RN at ACHIEVE a Chapter of The ARC New York

Norwich, New York, United States -

Full Time

Start Date

Immediate

Expiry Date

17 Aug, 26

Salary

34.0

Posted On

19 May, 26

Experience

0 year(s) or above

Remote Job

Yes

Telecommute

Yes

Sponsor Visa

Skills

Nursing Care, Staff Training, Medical Evaluation, Medication Administration, Care Planning, CPR, First Aid, Patient Supervision, Time Management, Organizational Skills, Computer Literacy, Interpersonal Communication

Industry

Individual and Family Services

Description

Description Registered Nurse 30 hours per week - Full Time Starting at $34.00/hr (additional credit for experience) Benefits: 33 Days of PTO, medical, dental, vision, employer paid life insurance, and more. Apply today to join our caring Nursing team! One long-term Nursing staff says, “I am still here because of my caring individuals, staff, and nurses; they’re the best!” The Registered Nurse, 30 hours per week, is responsible for the evaluation, supervision, and/or provision of individual’s nursing care and routine health maintenance program, as well as staff training in health and medical issues. The RN's specific duties and responsibilities include, but are not limited to: JOB KNOWLEDGE: Complete RN evaluations and provided needed medical care to individuals and staff as requested Maintain and review medical and health information on assigned individuals to ensure that all health and medical concerns are being addressed at admission and as required in accordance with policy and regulation Provide initial training of nursing tasks or activities and periodic inspection of the actual act of accomplishing such tasks or activities to unlicensed direct care staff. The amount and type of supervision required will be determined by the RN responsible for supervising the task or activity Provide assistance to Licensed Practical Nurses as needed Confer with medical professionals with developing and implementing an individual health care program/nursing care plan Accompany individuals on medical appointments or to hospital/emergency room as requested and provided supervision when no other staff is available Provide background medical information on individuals to medical professionals for appointments as needed and for emergency care Participate in individual planning conferences for medical and/or health related concerns Complete self-medication assessments on assigned individuals and supervise staff in the implementation of self-medication goal plans Provide individual teaching on medication awareness; self-medicating; the use of medical devices; and the like Train staff in medication administration and other health and medical skills or techniques (ex. CPR, First Aid, Fire Safety, Bloodborne Pathogens, etc.) as requested Perform medication administration recertification with staff as requested Perform or review medication inspections at designated sites Investigate incidents/accidents related to medication errors and/or health concerns as requested Serve as designated on-call staff, on a rotational basis, for all health or medically related concerns occurring after normal shift hours Conform to program changes and regulations and keep abreast of developments in the field Perform required duties in a productive and safe manner Act as role model to individuals receiving services and staff What do we offer in return? All benefits are available to full-time employees hired to work 30 or more hours per week. Medical: choice of 3 plans - Generous Employer Contribution TeleHealth - 100% Company Paid, with medical plan Dental: choice of 2 plans Vision Group Term Life Insurance – 100% Company Paid Long Term Disability – 100% Company Paid Employee Assistance Program (EAP) – 100% Company Paid 401-K Retirement Plan Cellular Telephone Discounts 33 Days of Paid Time Off (PTO) a year Paid Jury Duty and Bereavement Leave Tuition Assistance Program Several VOLUNTARY Plans available, such as Medical Bridge Plan, Critical Illness Protection, Accident Indemnity, Short Term Disability, Optional Term Life Insurance #humanservices Requirements QUALIFICATIONS: Must be licensed and currently registered as a Registered Nurse by the New York State Department of Education. Experience working with intellectually/developmentally disabled is not required but is preferred A valid driver’s license and record that meets the agency’s insurance carrier guidelines SPECIAL REQUIREMENTS: Possess good interpersonal, written, oral, and communication abilities and effective time management/organizational skills Able to work scheduled hours that may include overtime, weekend and/or holiday timeframes and maintain an acceptable work attendance as defined in the agency’s personnel policy manual and handbook Be computer literate with knowledge in agency operating systems and applicable software required for department needs Demonstrate sound judgment in normal work and emergency situations Must physically be able to perform required certifications and lift fifty (50) pounds

Responsibilities

The Registered Nurse is responsible for evaluating and providing nursing care and routine health maintenance for individuals. They also oversee staff training in medical issues and supervise medication administration and health-related goals.