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IAHD-Institute for Applied Human Dynamics Registered Nurse in Bronx, New York

Registered Nurse

Job Details

Level

Experienced

Job Location

Bronx - Bronx, NY

Position Type

Full Time

Education Level

4 Year Degree

Salary Range

$80,000.00 - $90,000.00 Salary/year

Travel Percentage

Up to 50%

Job Shift

Day

Description

Day-to-day responsibilities include but are not limited to:

  • The Registered Nurse provides direct and supportive health care to individuals that reside in our residential programs. This position focuses on coordinator of care/case management for individuals and staff training oversight for the provision of care.

  • Assess current health status of individuals and identify needs. Provides professional advice/direction for health and safety issues and ongoing support for the health and medical needs of individuals assigned to caseload.

  • Establishes positive working relationships with individuals, family members and other members of the interdisciplinary treatment team within and outside the agency.

  • Initiates musing interventions in emergency and non-emergency situations based on clinical decision making and established policies and standards of care.

  • Established and maintained plan of nursing care. Ensures appointments are scheduled in a timely manner.

  • Provide teaching and training to individuals and staff regarding nursing plans of care required agency in-services.

  • Documents individual’s status, health needs and follow-up. Transcribes mediation and treatments as ordered.

  • Generates provider consults, then review and documents, along with Medical Specialist after appointments have taken place. Ensure that information is shared among all necessary parties as applicable.

  • Updates electronic health records and MARs.

  • Monitors health records such as seizures chart, BM tracking, menses records, AIMS, vital signs, etc.

  • Initiates contact with hospital discharge planners for all hospitalized individuals immediately upon hospitalization to affect a safe discharge. If hospitalization exceeds 2 days hospital visits must occur to ensure safety and facilitate communication among all providers.

  • Monitors and maintains medication area:

  • Monitors and maintains proper storage of medications at residence according to policy and regulations.

  • Ensures that expired medications (including OTC) and treatments are disposed of properly.

  • Follow controlled substance policy for counting, storage, administration and disposal.

  • Verifies medications are properly labeled, correspond correctly to prescriber’s order and the MAR.

  • Ensures the overall cleanliness of the medication administration area and complies with infection control practices.

  • Regularly attends staff meetings, treatment team meetings, in-services and other things as assigned.

  • Responsible for after hour on-call as scheduled to act in accordance with policies, regulations and Nurse Practice Act. Documentation and notifications required as applicable.

  • Responsible for notifying supervisor of all pertinent medical information pertaining to individuals (including hospitalization, change in medical/mental status) and staff issues.

  • Ensure a safe working environment by following all safety guidelines and reporting any hazards.

  • May be required to float or cover other programs as assigned or work an altered work schedule to meet the needs of individuals or program.

Qualifications

Educational Requirements:

  • Bachelor degree or masters degree in Nursing and one year of professional experience in delivering of health care to people with I/DD.

    and

  • NYS RN Certification is mandatory

    Required Skills:

  • Valid unrestricted NYS Driver’s License

  • Valid transportation to travel between locations

  • Ability to triage urgent and crisis situations; solve problems and stay focused

  • Flexibility as days, hours and location may change based on agency needs

  • Must Be Fully Vaccinated (COVID-19)

    SHIFT AVAILABILITY: Full-Time, Part Time, Per Diem positions available

    Available Work Locations:Bronx, New York and Westchester County

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