Job Details: Job Location: Sharkey SrRes, 60-12 56th Street, Maspeth, NY, 11378 - Maspeth, NY, Position Type: Full-Time, Education Level: Bachelors Degree or Equivalent, Salary Range: $55.00 - $55.00Hourly, Travel Percentage: Up to 25%, Job Shift: Day, Essential Functions and Primary Responsibilities:
Nurses are responsible for providing specialized nursing care and support to individuals with intellectual and developmental disabilities (IDD) to improve their health and quality of life by addressing their unique healthcare needs and promoting their independence. A nurse also provides education, support, and resources to individuals, families, and DSPs to assist them in understanding and managing health. Additionally, they advocate on behalf of people with IDD to ensure that their rights are protected and their healthcare needs are met.
Provides oversight of individuals’ health by ensuring coordination of medical, clinical and nursing service needs.
Advocates for individual health care needs.
Trains Direct Support Professionals (DSP) and Approved Medication Administration Personnel (AMAP) in the nursing task that has been delegated to them. Assesses and documents staff competency before independent performance and provides retraining as indicated.
Provides health related training required by OPWDD.
Provides support to residential staff in maintaining health services for individuals.
Supervise and observe AMAP/DSP while they perform delegated nursing tasks to ensure effectiveness.
Interacts with primary, medical specialists, various clinical staff as necessary. Coordinates care and communicate relevant changes in health status, assessment findings, and follow-up needs.
Maintains ongoing communication with clinical team.
Utilizes appropriate reporting mechanisms/chain of command in responding to individual and/or staff issues.
Completes follow-up including documentation for individuals post ER/hospital visit follow-up. Reviews discharge instructions, reconcile medications, coordinates follow-up appointments, updates PONS as indicated, and communicates changes to staff.
Reviews, comments, initials and dates lab, x-ray, consults, etc. If indicated completes follow-up with practitioner.
Responds promptly to urgent health concerns and nursing consultation requests in accordance with agency protocols and assigned coverage responsibilities.
Completes nursing assessments and related documentation e.g. Nursing Notes thoroughly and within established time frames.
Provides individual-specific nursing interventions. Evaluates their effectiveness and modifies interventions as indicated.
Develops, implements, reviews, and updates individualized Plans of Nursing Services (PONS), and ensures staff receive training on required interventions.
Oversees medication inventory to ensure all prescribed medications are available, and refills are obtained in a timely manner.
Completes initial medication certification and conducts annual clinical performance evaluations for AMAP Staff.
Participate in the Program Planning Team process.
Attend Clinical meetings and Nursing Department meetings.
Reviews MARs, completes required medication error documentation and staff medication error remediation.
Maintains professional skills. Maintains current RN licensure and required professional certifications.
Maintain confidentiality on a need-to-know basis regarding healthcare concerns and diagnosis of the individuals served.
Report all incidents, including allegations of abuse and neglect and serious reportable incidents, to management immediately upon discovery.
Advocate appropriately and professionally on behalf of all individuals.
Serve as a role model. Abide by agency dress code. Always conduct oneself in a professional manner.
Remain sensitive and responsive to cultural differences between individuals and program staff.
Participate in in-service training and on-site workshops, as required, for professional growth and development. Attending external training and workshops in the direction of Management and Sr. Director of Nursing.
Represent HeartShare, both within and outside the organization, in a manner that promotes the Mission, Vision and Values of the agency. Personally adhere to all agency policies and procedures.
Undertake any additional tasks and initiatives as assigned by Management, the AVP of Nursing, or the Nurse Supervisor
Assesses nursing needs during admissions and transfers and coordinates continuity of care between settings.
Supports infection prevention and control through monitoring, staff education, and implementation of agency protocols.
Qualifications:
Active NYS Registered Professional Nurse (RN) license
Associate or bachelor’s degree in nursing depending on the employer and level of the position.
Preferred Current CPR/BLS certification
Clinical nursing experience,
Medication administration
Health assessments
Care planning
Chronic disease management
Documentation and charting
Coordination with physicians and other healthcare providers
Experience with individuals with intellectual/developmental disabilities (I/DD) is often preferred and may be required for certain roles.
Knowledge of OPWDD regulations and standards is highly desirable for NY-based DD nursing positions.
Ability to manage complex medical needs, behavioral considerations, and coordination of services.
Ability to work with families, direct-support professionals, residential/day-program staff, and interdisciplinary teams
Benefits
At HeartShare we offer a comprehensive benefit package based on full-time/part-time status. You can expect:
Rewarding Work in a team environment.
Paid vacation, sick, personal days, and holidays.
403(B) retirement plans with employer contribution.
Health, dental, vision and life insurance.
Employee Assistance Program (EAP).
Flexible spending account (Dependent Care, Medical, Parking, and Transit).
Employee Appreciation Programs and Events.
Tuition Assistance Program.
Professional Development opportunities.
Wellhub Discount
Verizon Wireless Discount.
BJs Membership discount.
Discounts on Broadway tickets, movie tickets, theme parks, sporting events, gift certificates & more
HeartShare is an Equal Opportunity Employer (EOE). If you need to request accommodation during the recruiting process, please reach out to Leaves@heartshare.org.
About Heartshare
Who WE ARE:
For over 150 years, Heartshare has been dedicated to championing and empowering New Yorkers society has too often overlooked and underestimated.
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HeartShare Human Services of New York nurtures and empowers children and adults with intellectual and developmental disabilities.
