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REGISTERED NURSE
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REGISTERED NURSE Full Time/Part Time On Call/Substitute Total Hours Per Week 0 From Salary 45.00 To Salary 45.00 Job Summary: The Registered Nurse Provides comprehensive health care services for individuals residing in St. Dominic's Family Services; oversees the health activities in the residence; and assures optimal health care services for the individuals in accordance with the philosophy and objectives of the agency. Duties & Responsibilities: • Maintain the mission of Person-Centered Planning. • Perform pre-admission evaluations of new individuals and 30-day post admission evaluation and review. • Perform health assessments and evaluations, recommend further interventions as needed. • Evaluate, teach, and document self-medication steps to individuals when needed. • Maintain accurate, up-to-date medical records, in compliance with state and agency regulations. Oversees nursing notes, lab reports, physician referrals and other documentation as required by agency professional standards • Oversee the scheduling of medical, dental, behavioral health, and other appointments as necessary. • Follow up on all hospitalization and emergency treatment recommendations to ensure optimal medical care is received. • Review and interpret medical reports received. Relate pertinent information to appropriate personnel, family or physician as indicated or requested. • Oversee medication administration for all individuals and certification/recertification process of all AMAPs, in accordance with NYS OPWDD Regulations) and periodically observe staff in performance of medication pouring. • Be available to staff (via telephone within 30 minutes) for medical concerns/emergencies, during "off" hours/days. • Monitor medication orders, assure individuals' prescriptions are promptly filled/renewed and orders are transcribed as needed. • Routinely checks medication administration records and storage area per agency protocol. • Follow CDC and OSHA recommendations (when applicable) to decrease communicable diseases. • Confer with Care Manager and Program Manager to incorporate the health care/medical needs of the individual into his/her daily program. • Prepare Surrogate Decision-Making packets for those individuals that must undergo medical intervention and do not have legal guardians. • Serve as liaison and advocate for individual's quality of life. • Additional responsibilities as assigned Education & Experience • Current NYS License to practice as a Registered Nurse required. (Minimum ASN) • Three (3) years of experience working as a Registered Nurse and knowledge of developmental disabilities preferred. Or, two (2) years of experience working as an RN, PLUS, two years working in a developmental disabilities or mental health agency. Physical Requirements: While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to communicate clearly and effectively. The employee must occasionally lift and/or move up to 25 pounds.Applying Instructions
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