Registered Nurse-Residential Program

Company: East End Disability Associates
Location: East Quogue
Posted on: August 7, 2022

Job Description:

Summary: The Registered Nurse (RN) is responsible for managing the individuals care by promoting and restoring their health through the nursing process: collaborating with physicians and multi-disciplinary team members; providing physical and psychological support to families; and supervising staff members. The RN reports to the Clinical Director.The Agency Nurse (RN) shall be responsible for the supervision of unlicensed direct care staff in the performance of nursing tasks and activities.

• Train and supervise the administration of medication and documents findings.
• Collect and interpret clinical data and will determine appropriate intervention needed.
• Will make sure necessary medications are available to individuals.
• Prioritize individual medical needs and provide necessary nursing care.
• Will provide counseling and case management for assigned individuals.
• Will develop individualized care plans based on physician recommendations and orders
• Assess and provide medically related trainings to DSPs
• Instruct at least one agency-wide medically related training
• Will initiate standing doctors orders to ensure that they are communicated and followed
• Will utilize the nursing process and triage agency individuals, when necessary.
• Collaborate and communicate with Directors and Residential Management and Staff
• Participate in at least one agency committee
• Attend trainings to remain current in field
• Ensure that staff within program is appropriately trained in any person-specific medical needs.
• And other duties as assigned
• Supervisory Responsibilities: Directly supervise residential medical technician(s); responsibilities include but are not limited to time approval, corrective actions, oversight and evaluation of responsibilitiesRegistered Nurse in NYS. Valid New York State Drivers License requiredRequired qualifications:
  • 18 years or older
  • Legally authorized to work in the United States
  • At least bachelor's degree or higher
  • Medical license/certification: RN
  • Valid driver's license

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