Registered Nurse - On Call

Overview:

As a registered nurse in an on call role at Heritage Christian you will be putting your critical thinking skills to work everyday while supporting the health and well-being of people with disabilities.The on-call nurse provides nursing direction and support related to acute and chronic medical concerns of the individuals we serve to direct support staff during evening, overnight hours and on weekends.

 

 

Pay for this position:  $33 / hr - $35 / hr

 

The salary of the finalist selected for this role will be set based on a variety of factors, including but not limited to departmental budgets, qualifications, experience, education, licenses, specialty, and training. The above range represents the organization's good faith and reasonable estimate of the range of possible compensation at the time of posting

Responsibilities:

• Maintain on call reference materials and have knowledge of these references to ensure proper techniques in taking calls, and triaging individuals for further medical assessment and care in a timely basis as indicated.
• Complete required documentation
• Will follow agency written protocols regarding “on call” when answering calls
• Answer calls promptly and must return calls within 30 minutes
• Will make appropriate contacts for calls requiring triage of individual to After Hours Clinic or ED as well as with any questions or concerns
• Will complete other duties as designated by Nursing Management Team

Qualifications:

• New York State Department of Education licensure as a Registered Nurse  
• Experience with person(s) with intellectual and developmental disabilities and long-term care experience are preferable 
• Ability and temperament to work effectively with people with intellectual and physical disabilities is required 
• Flexibility with scheduling; the ability to work evenings, overnights, weekends and holidays

Our Commitment to Equity and Justice

 

We believe that people are entitled to dignity, respect, equity and justice. We champion a society that removes barriers. We reject racism and discrimination of any kind. We protest systemic and political inequities that marginalize people, recognizing that there is a history of structural racism in the United States. We will continue to learn and change to achieve justice. We know that strength comes from unity.