Registered Nurse
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Job Location:
Staten Island, NY - USA
Hourly Salary:
$ 43 - 47
Posted on:
30+ days ago
Vacancies:
1 Vacancy
Job Summary
Job Details
Description
Are you passionate about making a difference in the lives of individuals with intellectual and developmental disabilities (IDD) Join our dedicated team of nurses at HeartShare Human Services of New York where you will play a vital role in enhancing the health and quality of life for the individuals we serve. We are currently seeking Registered Nurses (RNs) for full-time part-time and on-call positions.
As an RN you will:
- Provide specialized nursing care and support to individuals with IDD promoting their independence and addressing their unique healthcare needs.
- Advocate for the healthcare needs and rights of individuals ensuring they receive the best possible care.
- Train Direct Support Professionals (DSPs) and Approved Medication Administration Personnel (AMAP) in nursing tasks and supervise their performance.
- Oversee health services for individuals in residential settings and ensure coordination with medical and clinical teams.
- Maintain thorough documentation including nursing assessments post-ER visit follow-ups and medication management.
- Collaborate with medical specialists and clinical staff to deliver comprehensive care.
- Conduct medication inventory certify AMAP staff and ensure compliance with OPWDD health training requirements.
- Participate in program planning and attend nursing department meetings.
- Respond to emergencies promptly and provide individualized nursing interventions.
Qualifications
Requirements:
- Current NYS Registered Nurse (RN) license and registration.
- At least one year of nursing experience with a strong preference for experience working with individuals with IDD.
- American Heart Association issued Basic Life Support (BLS) certification.
- Excellent communication and advocacy skills with a commitment to promoting the health and rights of individuals with IDD.
Why Join Us
- Make a meaningful impact on the lives of individuals with IDD.
- Opportunity for professional growth through on-site workshops in-service trainings and external workshops.
- Flexible scheduling options: full-time part-time and on-call positions.
- Collaborate with a supportive and dedicated healthcare team in an environment that values compassion professionalism and inclusivity.
Benefits:
- Paid time off (holidays vacation sick and personal)
- Professional development opportunities
- Team environment
- Medical and dental benefits
- Employer-paid life insurance
- Optional insurance (life disability etc.)
- 403(B) retirement plans
- Flexible spending account (dependent care medical parking and transit)
- Employee assistance program
HeartShare is an Equal Opportunity Employer (EOE). If you need to request accommodation during the recruiting process please reach out to
About HeartShare
For over one hundred years HeartShare has dedicated itself to improving the lives of people needing special services and support. The HeartShare team now 2100 employees and growing helps individuals develop to their fullest potential and lead meaningful and enriched lives.
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Key Skills
- EMR Systems
- Hospital Experience
- Acute Care
- ICU Experience
- Hospice Care
- Workers' Compensation Law
- Home Care
- Nursing
- Catheterization
- Critical Care Experience
- Medication Administration
- Tube Feeding
