Registered Nurse - Residential

Registered Nurse - Residential

Oneida, NY (http://maps.google.com/maps?q=634+Birchwood+Dr+Oneida+NY+USA+13421)

Description

Registered Nurse - Residential

Schedule:Full-time Monday-Friday, Occasional Weekends-as needed, NO ON-CALLLocation:Madison County, NYPay: $70,198.00 + per year, dependent on experience*$3,000 SIGN ON BONUS*

Make a difference every day while working alongside compassionate colleagues who truly value one another. As one long-term nurse shares, the caring individuals and strong team environment are what make it special. In thisRegistered Nurserole, you’ll use your clinical expertise to assess and guide care, support individuals’ ongoing health and wellness, and train staff in medical best practices. In return, you’ll gain a meaningful role with a collaborative team, the opportunity to build strong relationships, and the satisfaction of improving lives every day.

RESPONSIBILITIES

• Oversight of medical needs; general health and medical management for individuals with developmental disabilities in residential setting as assigned, by visiting and documenting the visit accordingly-must have basic computer skills

• Must be familiar with Health Management Care Plan (HMCP)/ Plan of Nursing Services (PONS)

• Follow-up of health-related issues and coordination with physicians, clinicians, family members and program staff

• Provide staff guidance and training for the accomplishment of nursing procedures, tasks, activities and periodic inspection of the actual act of accomplishing the task or activity, including medication administration

• Train, supervise and complete annual evaluations of direct care staff performing nursing procedures

• Teach OPWDD Medication Administration Course and certify staff as an AMAP in accordance with OPWDD regulations, counsel as necessary

• Develop Plan of Nursing Service for assigned individuals; provide guidance to program staff in implementing

Requirements

• 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

• One year of RN experience

Salary Description

70,198