Registered Nurse, Developmental Disabilities
$104,000–$104,000 year
On-siteThe Bronx, New York, United States
Job Summary
Assess individual health conditions, determine referral needs, and develop a Plan of Nursing Services within 24 hours of placement or 30 days after initial placement. Monitor medication administration, ensure choking prevention protocols are followed, and maintain weekly schedules for nursing assignments. Participate in interdisciplinary team meetings, review Quality Improvement Reports, and update medical diagnoses in the electronic health record. Ensure proper medication storage, dispose of supplies according to regulations, and report all injuries immediately. Maintain ongoing health care services, schedule medical appointments, and monitor nutritional services and vital signs. Available 24 hours daily via cell phone for medical emergencies and consultation as needed.
Required Qualifications
- Registered Nurse licensed to practice in New York State
- Specialized training in I/DD
- One-year experience in community health care services
- AMAP trainer
- CPR and First Aid Trained
- Available 24 hrs. / day via cell phone as per medical emergency procedure/protocol, Telephone Triage Protocol and for consultation as needed
Desired Qualifications
- Interprets relevant information to resolve problems
- Effectively balances considerations and alternatives to make sound decisions
- Handles unexpected situations by responding effectively to challenges, deadlines and emergencies
- Copes adequately with stress on the job
- Provides timely, accurate and clear documentation according to established policies and procedures
- Applies time management skills to work effectively within given deadlines
- Carries out orders and directives
- Organizes own time and prioritizes workload effectively
- Uses resources wisely
- Willingness to initiate new ideas
- Consistently looks for better ways of doing things
- Demonstrates effective verbal, written and listening skills
- Works well as part of a team
- Can be relied upon to be available as needed; includes attendance and punctuality
- Responds to individual needs promptly, accurately and with courtesy and respect
- Models appropriate behavior
- Represents the organization in a positive and appropriate manner to outside resources
- Supports the missions and values of SUS and draws attention to behavior that undermines group effectiveness or is inconsistent with core values
- Maintains confidentiality of individuals and staff
- Maintains positive enthusiasm toward job accountabilities and objectives
- Persists with extra effort and overcomes obstacles to get the job done
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