Registered Nurse - Residential

Description

SUMMARY: Will provide nursing supervision pursuant to the Nursing Practice Act exemption as governed by OPWDD to individuals with developmental disabilities.

EDUCATION and/or EXPERIENCE: Registered Nurse with a valid New York State Registered Professional Nursing licensure. One year RN experience required, experience with OPWDD preferred.

RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Oversight of medical needs; general health and medical management for individuals with developmental disabilities in residential setting as assigned, by visiting and documenting the visit accordingly-must have basic computer skills.
• Must be familiar with Health Management Care Plan (HMCP)/ Plan of Nursing Services (PONS)
• Follow-up of health-related issues and coordination with physicians, clinicians, family members and program staff.
• Provide staff guidance and training for the accomplishment of nursing procedures, tasks, activities and periodic inspection of the actual act of accomplishing the task or activity, including medication administration.
• Train, supervise and completes annual evaluations of direct care staff performing nursing procedures.
• Teach OPWDD Medication Administration Course and certify staff as an AMAP in accordance with OPWDD regulations, counsel as necessary.
• Develop Plan of Nursing Service for assigned individuals; provide guidance to program staff in implementing.
• OPWDD Training will be provided upon hire.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITIES: Directly supervises the Licensed Practical Nurse. Carries out supervisory responsibilities in accordance with the organization's policies and applicable laws. Responsibilities include training employees; planning, assigning, and directing work; addressing complaints and resolving problems.

Benefits include but not limited to:

• 401K Employer Match
• Health, dental and vision insurance
• Group Life Insurance
• Paid Time off
• Tuition Assistance
• 12 paid Holidays

Requirements

EDUCATION and/or EXPERIENCE: Registered Nurse with a valid New York State Registered Professional Nursing licensure. One year RN experience required, experience with OPWDD preferred.

About The Arc: The Arc Madison Cortland is a non-profit agency whose sole purpose lies in the support of people with special needs. We provide leadership in the field of disabilities, supporting people in every manner possible, and developing the necessary human and financial resources to allow all members of our community to achieve their full potential.

The Arc of Madison Cortland is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All candidates for employment and employees receive equal consideration without regard to age, race, religion, color, national/ethnic origin, gender, gender identity, marital status, disability, military/veteran status, criminal conviction status (provided such conviction does not prevent the employee from being eligible to hold the position or pose a danger or threat to the individuals we support), pregnancy, domestic violence victim status, paid family leave or family medical leave status, sexual orientation, genetic information, or any other characteristic protected by law.