Now Hiring Registered Nurse
$5,000 sign on bonus (paid over 6 months)
Are you a Registered Nurse ( RN ) looking for work life balance? If yes, this is the perfect opportunity for you!
The Arc Wayne of Newark, NY, a Human Services Agency, is hiring a caring, organized and compassionate full-time, RN ( Registered Nurse ) for our Residential Services program to coordinate and assist with health care provisions & education of individuals with disabilities in residential settings. Make a difference in someone's life every day! Great work life balance with no weekends, no holidays and no on call!
New Higher Pay Range: $34.00 - $37.49
Work life balance - no weekends, no holidays, no on call and generous paid time off.
- Performs nursing duties within the NYSED Licensed Registered Nurse scope of practice.
- Assesses health related needs of applicants and individuals living in residences. Coordinates with health care providers, service providers, clinical and program staff to meet individual’s health related needs.
- Functions as a member of individual’s program planning team to ensure all medical/clinical and dietary needs are identified and provided for in each individual service plan. Responsible for creating and updating individual nursing assessments.
- Ensures that all medical/health concerns, treatments and recommendations are properly documented and follow-up is completed.
- Interprets medical tests screening and diagnosis to staff and team members.
- Participates in admission planning to insure that all health related needs, treatment and referrals to other providers are met.
- Performs transfer/discharge planning with programs/hospitals or agencies to ensure health related needs are met.
- Performs admission and semi-annual review of medications. Monitors effects of medications and reports to health care providers as necessary. Ensures medications are ordered and renewed as necessary.
- Evaluates individuals for self-administration of medication status and monitors the self-administration of medication programs.
- Coordinates medical/clinical appointments, monitors outcomes and all necessary follow-up and documentation.
- Monitors immunization records, communicable diseases and infection control practices ensuring compliance with regulations, policies and procedures.
- Reviews medication errors and makes recommendations as indicated to the residential services management staff.
- May provide direct and/or clinical supervision to assigned LPN’s as directed by Nursing Administrator.
- Provides health related and dietary education to individuals.
- Provides staff education and certification in health related areas to include general medical overview and medication administration certification.
- Assists with TB testing and monitoring of staff.
- Provides follow-up and evaluation of internal events and incident reports in health related areas.
- Provides Nursing on-call coverage as directed by the Nursing Administrator.
- Provides nursing coverage within The Arc Wayne Nursing Department as requested by Nursing Administrator.
- Attends agency nursing meetings and professional conferences when programmatically necessary and feasible.
- Adheres to agency and program policies and procedures as stated in The Arc Wayne Personnel Policies and Residential Policy and Procedure Manual.
- Participates in Worker’s Compensation reporting process if applicable.
- Completes other duties as assigned.
Minimum Qualifications, Skills & Competencies:
- Current valid NYS licensed Registered Nurse.
- One year experience working with individuals with intellectual and developmental disabilities.
- Must possess a current, valid New York State driver’s license that meets the Agency driver standards.
Work Schedule: Monday through Friday 8am-4pm, no weekends, no holidays and no on call
Job Status: Exempt
Physical Requirements & Working Conditions:
Must be able to alternate between sitting, standing, bending, kneeling, pushing, pulling, twisting and crawling on a frequent basis throughout the day. Must be able to lift up to 50 lbs. on an occasional basis. Must be able to read, write and communicate with adults on a frequent basis. Must possess sight and hearing within a normal range (with or without corrective devices). May be required to provide first aid and CPR or other life saving measures on an occasional basis. May be exposed to blood borne pathogens, excessive noise, and cleaning chemicals.
About The Arc Wayne:
The Arc Wayne, a parent-based organization, advocates for and supports persons of all ages with or without disabilities. We assist individuals in taking them full, independent, productive place in society through an array of quality, individualized services. With compassion, understanding, and support, we connect individuals and families to a world of possibilities that promote independence. We are person-centered, respectful, reliable, inclusive, and dedicated to our community!
Apply now to join our amazing Registered Nurse ( RN ) team!
Job Type: Full-time
Pay: $70,720.00 - $77,979.20 per year
Benefits:
- 401(k)
- 401(k) matching
- Dental insurance
- Employee assistance program
- Employee discount
- Flexible schedule
- Flexible spending account
- Health insurance
- Life insurance
- Paid time off
- Referral program
- Tuition reimbursement
- Vision insurance
Standard shift:
Weekly schedule:
License/Certification:
- Driver's License (Required)
- Registered Nurse license (Required)
Work Location: In person