Community Options Inc. is a national nonprofit agency providing services to individuals with disabilities in 12 states.
We are seeking a FullTimeRegistered Nurse (RN) in ManhattanNY to deliver care to individuals with disabilities in a home health setting utilizing the nursing process of assessment planning intervention implementation and evaluation.
Starting rate is $90000$110000/ annually depending upon experience
Responsibilities
- Participate in the admission of new residents to assigned homes.
- Develop plans to guarantee that the medical and healthcare needs of the residents are met and ensures the appropriate medical followup.
- Review lab work and coordinates annual physical exams and care with clinics outside physicians and hospitals.
- Provide special instructions to resident and home staff related to medical diagnosis allergies diet etc. and is available for ongoing consultation to staff regarding medical problems and healthcare.
- Clarify medication orders and contact physician to review consumers status and medication plans.
- Participate in quarterly and Annual Individual Plan (IP) meetings for assigned participants.
- Create and distribute Individual Plan Medical/Health Reports detailing participants general health health care goals and physician recommendations for each participant.
- Provide documentation regarding individuals health status for various support people.
- Make referrals for needed medical services and ensure that followup care is pursued.
- Provide quarterly inservice training for support staff.
- Advises supervisor of all concerns and/or issues related to the provision of nursing services.
- Employees must cooperate with the licensee and department staff in any inspection inquiry or investigation
- Follows strict OSHA procedures regarding blood borne pathogens.
Minimum Requirements
- Current Nursing License required.
- OPWDD experience preferred.
- Minimum 2 years experience as an RN.
- Bachelors Degree preferred.
- Diabetes Education Certification preferred.
- Ability to calculate figures related to medical dosages.
- Ability to establish a comfortable and supportive relationship with a person receiving supports.
- Valid Drivers License
Why Community Options
- Competitive Insurance Benefits (Medical Dental Vision)
- Paid HolidaysIncluding a Birthday Holiday
- Generous PTO
- Employee Incentive & Discount Programs
- 403b Retirement Plan
- Incredible career growth opportunities
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Community Options is an Equal Opportunity Employer M/F/D/V
Required Experience:
Manager