Day Hab Registered Nurse Plainview location Family Friendly Daytime hours! Mon-Fri 35hrs
AHRC Nassau provides OPWDD-approved Day Habilitation Services in over 30 locations across Nassau County. We provide no cost door-to door transportation, medical oversight by registered nurses and an engaged staff who provide meaningful and person-centered experiences each and every day.
Qualifications:
NY State Licensed RN
Prior experience supporting people with intellectual and other developmental disabilities preferred
Excellent oral/written communication and organizational skills
Above average attendance and performance.
Primary duties and responsibilities include but not limited to:
To provide nursing oversight to people that attend the Day Habilitation program, and support and guidance to the staff.
Provides medical oversight and medical assessment of all people that attend the Day Habilitation to ensure their safety and well- being
Provide continuous training and support to the staff in order for them to efficiently meet each person’s medical needs
Administer first aid as needed or instruct staff on necessary medical interventions
Reviews all medical records and paperwork, including annual physicals and medical visit appointments, on a regular basis and following doctor’s orders as prescribed
Collaborates with the interdisciplinary team to ensure all medical concerns are addressed
Acts as a liaison with the family, residences and MD to coordinate care
Ensure that all medical documentation is comprehensive and conforms with agency policies and procedures and is maintained in the person’s medical chart
Provide supervision to the LPN, and will be available to the LPN for any medical assessment or medical concern
Ensure implementation of all new medical policies and procedures by training staff and observation of practices.