Registered Nurse (RN)

Qualifications, Skills, and Abilities to be successful in this role:

• Must have a current New York State Registered Nurse license.
• At least one-year nursing experience.
• Valid driver’s license with an acceptable driving record and reliable transportation is required.
• Experience working with people with developmental disabilities is preferred.
• Ability to demonstrate a high level of empathy and sensitivity to the physical and psychological needs of the people we serve.
• Must have good problem solving skills and customer focused;
• Ability to communicate effectively orally, in writing, in person and on the phone.
• Ability and willingness to provide effective instruction and demonstration to staff.
• Ability to maintain and apply current knowledge of OMRDD, OMH, DOH and other regulations governing medical care delivery to the people we serve.
• Ability and willingness to drive to multiple sites to perform skilled nursing duties.
• Ability to obtain and maintain CPI certification.

Responsibilities include but are not limited to:

• Performing skilled nursing duties directly or through an LPN;
• Providing training, direction and assistance to direct care staff; communicating and enforcing medical policies and procedures;
• Providing oversight to certified staff in the administration of medication, etc.;
• Responding appropriately to emergencies and other unusual situations by following established procedures and using good judgement;
• Satisfying documentation requirements of nursing and self-medication assessments, medical sheets, medication reviews, etc.
• Ensuring availability and accuracy of prescribed medication onsite (monitoring inventory, contacting physician/pharmacist, etc.