Registered Nurse (RN) - Residential - Part Time

Company: AccessCNY INC
Location: Syracuse
Posted on: June 25, 2022

Job Description:

Were Growing!Join the AccessCNY Team!

$2,000 sign on incentive for Part Time Registered Nurses!
Main Function:Provide monitoring and oversight of participants medical care to ensure nursing needs are being met. Promote the maintenance of optimum health and reduction of potential injury. Duties:1. Monitor the health and well being of participants according to OPWDD regulations

• Attend relocation/pre-admission, annual meetings and review medical records including current medications and treatments
• Obtain medical services for all participants and assist with coordinating services with medical personnel and other Agencies
• Complete nursing assessments annually and semi-annually
• Ensure maintenance of orderly medical records for each individual
• Complete pharmacy reviews as required
• Schedule, accompany, advocate, and /or transport participants to medical appointments as needed
• Review all Physician Health Report Forms after physician (or other provider) visits and assure follow up on next appointment and providers recommendations/prescriptions
• Develop and monitor Plan of Nursing Services (PONS)
• Complete required Nurse documentation as required by OPWDD and Agency rules and regulations 2. Staff Training
  • Teach AMAP course as needed to ensure certifications and provide annual re-certification in compliance with OPWDD regulations
  • Provide on-going RN trainings regarding infection control, bloodborne pathogens, signs and symptoms of illness, including program participants medical needs and medications, first-aid and emergency medical procedures
  • Observe and review staff competency in medication administration during regular site visits and make recommendations as needed 3. Professional
    • Attend meetings in community as an Agency Registered Nurse representative
    • Attend scheduled medical review meetings with Program Managers and Program Coordinator
    • Participate in Quality Assurance reviews and Total Quality Management Teams to identify and implement systematic improvements
    • Assist with follow-up and implementation of recommendations from internal and DQI audits
    • Participate in interdisciplinary meetings as needed 4. Teamwork
      • Attend and participate in department, team, and staff meetings as required
      • Assist other AccessCNY Registered Nurses as needed
      • Provide orientation and ongoing training and support to team members
      • Complete site observations and report concerns to Program Coordinator
      • Back-up for Human Resources Registered Nurse for TB screening as needed
        6. Perform other duties as assigned Scope of responsibility:
        RN works independently and is able to use personal and professional discretion in implementing new approaches and/or problem solving. With minimal supervision, prioritize outcomes, provide training and interact with other medical providers in the community. Contact with the public is extensive. Education and Experience:
        Registered Nurse, licensed in New York State. Two years experience with people with disabilities preferred. Conditions of Employment:
        Must have a valid NYS driver license in accordance with Agency Vehicle and Driving Policy and transportation necessary to meet program needs. All Registered Nurses must be available for emergencies. Schedule flexibility to accommodate participant needs. Must be able to lift 75 pounds. Must participate and meet established requirements in a database checks through the Division of Criminal Justice Services as defined by the State of New York, Office of People with Developmental Disabilities, Chapter 575 of the Laws of 2004 and the HHS Office of Inspector General, Excluded Parties List System, New York Office of Medicaid Inspector General and Specially Designated Nationals. Benefits:
        Benefits are offered to employees working 30+ hours per week. Employee Referral Bonus Program Health Insurance Vision & Dental Insurance Health Reimbursement Plan 401K - With Employer Match Paid Time Off (PTO) Flexible Spending Account $10,000 Life Insurance Policy Optional Life Insurance Optional AFLAC Insurance Long Term Disability
        An Equal Opportunity Employer
        
        HP21
        
        
        
        PI182331997Required
        Preferred

        Job Industries

        • Customer Service

Keywords: AccessCNY INC, Syracuse , Registered Nurse (RN) - Residential - Part Time, Other , Syracuse, New York