RN - Residential Services- Dutchess County

About the position

Abilities First is seeking two full-time Registered Nurses to support the healthcare needs of individuals in our Residential Services Program. Each RN will be responsible for monitoring and ensuring the overall health and well-being of individuals within their assigned caseload. The first caseload will cover three IRAs locations in Millbrook, Rhinebeck, and Poughkeepsie, NY. The second caseload will be four IRAs based solely in Poughkeepsie, NY. This is a Monday - Friday, day shift position with flexibility and the ability to provide on-call support with an on-call stipend provided. Salary Range: \$35.70 - \$39.70 per hour.

Responsibilities

  • Provides nursing services to their designated caseload of residential programs.
  • Coordinates and monitors the health needs of the residents by assuring all medical needs are followed up on and by keeping all medical information and records current.
  • Attends medical appointments as needed.
  • Monitors the proper storage and handling of medications throughout the residential programs he/she serves.
  • Administers medications to those individuals who are not self-medicating as needed.
  • Is an active participant in the development and review of the ISP.
  • Provides in-service training and oversight to residential staff members including, but not limited to, medication administration, detection for signs of illness, basic health skill needs of individuals, safety and sanitation, nutrition, specific illnesses and medication information.
  • Provides training and assistance to the residents in developing basic skills in personal care, health care, and medication administration.
  • Assists the resident in achieving progress toward their individualized-based medical outcomes.
  • Report health issues within Abilities First to the Nursing Coordinator.
  • Ensure ongoing medication administration certification of departmental staff by assuring that annual recertification appointments are made and retraining of staff is completed following a medication error.
  • Keep management informed of concerns regarding any staff person's ability to remain certified.
  • Develop and implement general training programs for staff or specialized training when nursing services are required for specific residents (i.e. urostomy bag care, tracheostomy tube cleaning, feeding tube use, etc.).
  • Assist the Nursing Coordinator with health care policy development and implementation.
  • Participate in the Interdisciplinary Treatment Team meetings.
  • Counsel participants and staff regarding health maintenance and provide training when appropriate.
  • Serve as a liaison as appropriate, to community resources such as physician’s, labs, and day programs.
  • Successfully completes all required training programs.
  • Adhere to the agency Code of Legal and Ethical Behavior.
  • Follows all agency policies and procedures.
  • Perform other appropriate job-related activities as required by immediate supervisor or as circumstances warrant.

Requirements

  • Must be licensed as a Registered Nurse (R.N) by the NYS Department of Education.
  • Experience working with individuals with developmental disabilities Required.
  • Computer skills required.
  • Valid NYS driver's license deemed acceptable by our insurance carrier and ability to visit local residences as needed.

Benefits

  • Vacation
  • personal
  • sick
  • holidays
  • Medical
  • dental
  • vision plans
  • 401(k) with employer match
  • employer-paid life insurance
  • Tuition reimbursement
  • online training through the College of Direct Support
  • On Demand Pay
  • Employee discounts with Verizon, AT&T, Royal Carting, and more
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