RN Residential Group Home - Bronx, Queens & Staten Island at AHRC NYC

New York, New York, United States -

Full Time

Start Date

Immediate

Expiry Date

01 Jun, 26

Salary

95000.0

Posted On

03 Mar, 26

Experience

0 year(s) or above

Remote Job

Yes

Telecommute

Yes

Sponsor Visa

Skills

Medical Care Coordination, Health Assessment, Direct Observation, Health Monitoring, Documentation, Physician Communication, Interdisciplinary Team Collaboration, Hospitalization Follow-up, Medical Advocacy, Nursing Plan Development, Medication Administration Supervision, STAT Medication Administration, In-Service Training, Medication Record Review, Infection Control, Incident Report Review

Industry

Non-profit Organizations

Description

Company Description AHRC New York City is a family governed organization that envisions a socially just world where the power of difference is embraced. We advocate for people who are neurodiverse to lead full and equitable lives. Generosity guides us as we honor our legacy and continuously grow through a culture where curiosity, creativity, and optimism are valued and celebrated Job Description AHRC NYC is looking for Full and Part-Time Registered Nurses (RN) for our IRA Group Home residences in Queens, Staten Island and the Bronx. The RN's will evaluate and monitor health and safety needs of individuals with developmental disabilities to promote wellness. They will ensure that these services are in compliance with all federal and state regulations as well as agency policy. Full-Time positions Pay Rate: $90,000-$95,000 per year....based on experience. All full-time positions come with a comprehensive Benefit package. See Benefit details below. Schedule: 35 hours/week(flexible)...Monday-Friday 9am-5pm Part-time/Per-Diem positions Pay Rate: $48-$50 per hour. Schedule: 8-20 hours/week...flexible schedule. ESSENTIAL RESPONSIBILITIES Coordinate medical care for assigned individuals, monitor and assess health needs including arranging for follow-up care as needed. Assessment by direct observation on consumer health status. Observe observation for signs and symptoms of discomfort, distress or illnesses. Evaluation of physical status changes for exacerbation of existing conditions, onset of disease, and/or responses to care and treatment. Documentation and follow up of all findings. Communicate with physicians, families, interdisciplinary team members and clinicians involved in providing services to individuals. Communicate and follow up on consumer hospitalizations, emergency room visits, reports of injury, trauma, accidents, illness, distress and other health issues as individually required. Accompany individuals on medical appointments when necessary to advocate for and discus health issues. Communicate with team members as to findings. In urgent/emergent situations, the nurse may receive phone calls outside of routine working hours regarding individuals assigned to that nurse's caseload. Attend meetings with management, staff, families and clinicians to discuss any health related issues regarding consumers served. Develop individual specific nursing plans and protocols as needed. Update and revise these documents to reflect changes in consumer status. Supervises AMAP administration of prescribed medication and routine treatments in accordance with federal and state regulations and agency policy. Administers STAT medication and treatments as prescribed. Participates in in-services and trains AMAPs as needed. Completed AMAP certification, recertification and decertification processes as necessary. Regularly reviews medication administration records (MARs), treatment and adaptive equipment records, logs documenting vital signs, elimination, glucose readings, weight, menses, and other records as individually specified. Reports significant issues to appropriate clinicians and team members, including need for ordering medications, renewing or updating prescription orders and individual specific drug information sheets. Monitor and manage medication storage and disposal procedures in accordance with federal and state law. Develop and monitor health goals, nursing plans and protocols that are individual specific. Review, update and revise these documents to ensure they are reflective of current consumer status. Monitor consumer dietary and nutritional needs. In-service and support staff in managing special meal and feeding of individuals served. Observe meal times for appropriate food choices, portions, use of adaptive utensils, etc. Participate in the -re-admission intake review with preparation of a preliminary plan based on available health records. Participate in discharge planning meetings, including writing recommendations for referrals to other agencies and follow up on plan of care. Write individual progress notes, annual nursing assessments/summaries for each individual. Submit for physician's review and signature as needed. Ensure that referrals are made for routine and special medical services, and follows up afterwards to ensure that recommendations and orders are appropriately carried out and managed. In compliance with OSHA mandates, monitors infection control, environmental changes and ensures that all guidelines regarding universal precautions are appropriately followed. Order and maintain necessary first aid and medical supplies as needed. Review Incident and Medication Error Reports. Provide appropriate follow up action as necessary. Participate in program clinical review and other means of evaluation to assure continuous improvement in the quality of care provided for individuals served. Qualifications Must be currently licensed as a registered professional nurse (RN) in New York State. CPR certification required. Experience working with people with developmental disabilities preferred. Must demonstrate excellent written and oral communication skills. Ability to handle multiple priorities and work as a member of a team. A valid NY State or Tri-state area Driver's License for more than one year, in good standing, Preferred not Required. AHRC New York City is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We consider applicants for all positions without regard to age, race, color, creed, religion, national origin, alienage or citizenship status, gender, sex, sexual orientation, pregnancy, disability, marital status, partnership status, military status, status as a victim of domestic violence, sex offenses or stalking, genetic information, or unemployment or any other protected characteristic under federal, state or local law. Additional Information Benefits for Full time positions 403(b) 403(b) matching Dental insurance Employee discount Health insurance Health savings account Life insurance Paid time off (sick, personal & vacation) Referral program Tuition reimbursement Vision insurance All your information will be kept confidential according to EEO guidelines.

Responsibilities

The Registered Nurse will coordinate medical care, monitor health needs through direct observation and assessment, and ensure all health services comply with federal, state, and agency regulations. Key duties include communicating findings to physicians and teams, supervising medication administration, and developing individual-specific nursing plans and protocols.