RN (P/T) - Crisis Respite Transition Program
RN (P/T) - Crisis Respite Transition Program
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Job Description
AHRC New York City is seeking a Part-Time Registered Nurse (RN) for their Crisis Respite Transition Program (CRTP). The RN will evaluate and monitor the health and safety needs of people with developmental disabilities to promote wellness. This is a part-time position that will work with the Intensive Case Management program (ICM) and the CRTP program. In urgent/emergent situations the RN may receive phone calls outside of routine working hours.
Location: Brooklyn 11225
Schedule: 24.5 hours per schedule.
Salary: $63000 per year plus a comprehensive Benefit Package. See Benefit information below.
ESSENTIAL RESPONSIBILITIES
* Works in collaboration with the Family and Clinical Services (FCS) Clinical team to screen people referred to the emergency respite house within 48 hours of screening by FCS Clinical team.
* Collaborates with FCS Clinical team to coordinate medical care for people in the CRTP and ICM programs. Collaborates with the FCS team and ICM programs monitors and assess health needs including arranging for follow-up care as needed.
* Assessment by direct observation when appropriate of peoples health status. Observe for signs and symptoms of discomfort distress or illnesses. Evaluation of physical status changes for exacerbation of existing conditions onset of disease and/or responses to care and treatment. Documentation and follow up of all findings.
* Communicate with hospitals physicians families team members and clinicians involved in providing services to people.
* Communicate and follow up on hospitalizations emergency room visits reports of injury trauma accidents illness distress and other health issues as people require.
*Attend meetings to discuss any health-related issues regarding people supported as needed.
*Supervises AMAP administration of prescribed medication and routine treatments in accordance with federal and state regulations and agency policy. Participates in in-services and trains AMAPs as needed. Completed AMAP certification recertification and decertification processes as necessary.
*Regularly reviews medication administration records (MARs) treatment and adaptive equipment records logs documenting vital signs elimination glucose readings weight menses and other records as individually specified. Reports significant issues to appropriate clinicians and team members including need for ordering medications renewing or updating prescription orders and peoples specific drug information sheets. Monitor and manage medication storage and disposal procedures in accordance with federal and state law.
*Monitor peoples dietary and nutritional needs. In-service and support staff in managing special meal and feeding of people served.
*Participate in discharge planning including writing recommendations for referrals to other agencies and follow up care.
*Ensure that referrals are made for routine and special medical services and follows up afterwards to ensure that recommendations and orders are appropriately carried out and managed.
*In compliance with OSHA mandates monitors infection control environmental changes and ensures that all guidelines regarding universal precautions are appropriately followed. Order and maintain necessary first aid and medical supplies as needed.
Qualifications :
Must be currently licensed as a registered professional nurse (RN) in New York State.
* CPR certification required.
* Experience working with people with developmental disabilities preferred.
* Must demonstrate excellent written and oral communication skills.
* Ability to handle multiple priorities and work as a member of a team.
* Valid Tri-state area Drivers License and good driving record preferred.
Additional Information :
Benefits
- Low Cost Quality Medical insurance (Single & Family plans)
- Paid time off (sick personal & vacation)
- Dental insurance
- Vision insurance
- Paid training
- Tuition reimbursement
- 403(b)
- 403(b) match
- Life insurance
- Referral program
- Health savings account
- Qualified Employer for the Federal Public Service Loan Forgiveness Program
- Professional Development and hands on training by our Nurse Practitioner
AHRC New York City is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We consider applicants for all positions without regard to age race color creed religion national origin alienage or citizenship status gender sex sexual orientation pregnancy disability marital status partnership status military status status as a victim of domestic violence sex offenses or stalking genetic information or unemployment or any other protected characteristic under federal state or local law.
All your information will be kept confidential according to EEO guidelines.
Remote Work :
No
Employment Type :
Part-time
Employment Type
Part-time
