Your Experience Matters - New Higher Salaries Based on Experience Salary Range (Annualized) $76,960-$83,200 Monitors and coordinates the delivery of health care services for individuals with developmental disabilities who are attending People Inc. Day Programs and living in community based homes. Supervises the adequate completion of delegated nursing tasks to direct care staff and LPN's. Provides / participates in Agency training. ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS / RESPONSIBILITIES Monitors and coordinates the delivery of preventive and routine health care for individuals with developmental disabilities in both the day program and residential settings Provides Agency training as required Coordinates and provides health services and training on those services for staff Oversees delegated health related tasks to Direct Care Staff and LPN's Provides medication training and certification to direct care staff per regulations and Agency policy Adheres to and ensures facility compliance with all physicians, NP, PA, etc. orders Based upon the independent judgment of the RN, the RN has the authority to suspend and/or revoke the responsibility of a Direct Care Staff or LPN to perform or complete any delegated task Based upon the independent judgment of the RN, the RN as the authority to suspend and/or revoke medication certifications and medication administration of the direct care staff or LPN. Completes a physical health and development on individuals every 6 months in day programs In coordination with program managers in day programs, ensures safeguards are updated as needed Within each month, completes a monthly breast exam on female clients if specifically ordered at day program by PMD Coordinates medical program needs with community services, medical providers and other related agencies Ensures adequate scheduling and completion of health related exams, appointments, laboratory / diagnostic testing as ordered or required Monitors medication administration in the facility Completes a thorough Annual Medication review (Non-ICF) or ensures a pharmacist completes a Quarterly Medication Review (ICF) For ICF's, completes quarterly nursing reviews for each person receiving services Within each year, updates the Plans of Nursing Services and ensures review with staff Within each month, completes a monthly breast exam on female clients, if ordered by a physician and / or provides training to individual Coordinates and provides health services / training for staff Oversees delegated health related tasks to Direct Care Staff and LPN's Provides medication training and certification to direct care staff per regulations and Agency policy Participates as an active member of the Interdisciplinary Team Maintains compliance with all applicable State / Federal regulations and Agency policy and procedure Maintains communication with LPN (as applicable), Program Manager, Program Administration, Service Coordinator and other staff as necessary Full time residential RN's will follow a rotation schedule for emergency staff training on Saturdays and Sundays Complies with all Agency policy and procedures Other duties as assigned MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS Current NYS license to practice as a Registered Nurse NYS Drivers License that meets Agency policy 1 year of related experience Ability to meet physical requirements of the position when performing the following: Standing Walking Sitting Bending Stooping Squatting Kneeling Climbing Lifting requirement of 35 lbs Ability to move, reposition, and place individuals in pieces of equipment Physical agility and ability to react to emergency situations, including maintaining Strategies for Crisis Intervention and Prevention (SCIP-R) as per Agency guidelines Why People Inc.? When you join the People Inc. team, you can make a difference in the lives of people receiving services while also receiving outstanding benefits (generous PTO, PTO buyback, affordable insurances, tuition reimbursement, career mentoring, shift incentives, on-demand pay access and more), consistent schedules and the opportunity to help others move closer to their life goals and dreams. People Inc. is the regions most experienced provider of programs for people with developmental disabilities and other special needs. We understand that working one-on-one with people who have disabilities and helping them in all aspects of daily life takes someone who's dedicated, caring and compassionate - that's how we treat our employees. <img src="https://www.jobg8.com/Tracking.aspx?kW%2bUkb41TFBPe57G2GMvigl" width="0" height="0" />

**Registered Nurse**

Your experience matters - new higher salaries based on experience. 

Salary Range (Annualized) $76,960-$83,200.

Monitors and coordinates the delivery of health care services for individuals with developmental disabilities who are attending People Inc. Day Programs and living in community-based homes. Supervises the adequate completion of delegated nursing tasks to direct care staff and LPNs. Provides/participates in Agency training.

**Job Description**

- Monitors and coordinates the delivery of preventive and routine health care for individuals with developmental disabilities in both the day program and residential settings.
- Provides Agency training as required.
- Coordinates and provides health services and training on those services for staff.
- Oversees delegated health-related tasks to Direct Care Staff and LPNs.
- Provides medication training and certification to direct care staff per regulations and Agency policy.
- Adheres to and ensures facility compliance with all physicians, NP, PA, etc. orders.
- Based upon the independent judgment of the RN, has the authority to suspend and/or revoke the responsibility of a Direct Care Staff or LPN to perform or complete any delegated task.
- Completes a physical health and development assessment on individuals every 6 months in day programs.
- In coordination with program managers in day programs, ensures safeguards are updated as needed.
- Completes a monthly breast exam on female clients if specifically ordered at day program by PMD.
- Coordinates medical program needs with community services, medical providers, and other related agencies.
- Ensures adequate scheduling and completion of health-related exams, appointments, laboratory/diagnostic testing as ordered or required.
- Monitors medication administration in the facility.
- Completes a thorough Annual Medication review (Non-ICF) or ensures a pharmacist completes a Quarterly Medication Review (ICF).
- For ICFs, completes quarterly nursing reviews for each person receiving services.
- Updates the Plans of Nursing Services annually and ensures review with staff.
- Participates as an active member of the Interdisciplinary Team.
- Maintains compliance with all applicable State/Federal regulations and Agency policy and procedure.
- Maintains communication with LPN (as applicable), Program Manager, Program Administration, Service Coordinator, and other staff as necessary.
- Full-time residential RNs will follow a rotation schedule for emergency staff training on Saturdays and Sundays.
- Complies with all Agency policy and procedures.
- Other duties as assigned.

**Requirements**

- Current NYS license to practice as a Registered Nurse.
- NYS Drivers License that meets Agency policy.
- 1 year of related experience.
- Ability to meet physical requirements of the position when performing standing, walking, sitting, bending, stooping, squatting, kneeling, climbing, lifting requirement of 35 lbs.
- Ability to move, reposition, and place individuals in pieces of equipment.
- Physical agility and ability to react to emergency situations, including maintaining Strategies for Crisis Intervention and Prevention (SCIP-R) as per Agency guidelines.

**Benefits**

When you join the People Inc. team, you can make a difference in the lives of people receiving services while also receiving outstanding benefits including generous PTO, PTO buyback, affordable insurances, tuition reimbursement, career mentoring, shift incentives, on-demand pay access, and more. People Inc. is the region's most experienced provider of programs for people with developmental disabilities and other special needs. We understand that working one-on-one with people who have disabilities and helping them in all aspects of daily life takes someone who's dedicated, caring, and compassionate - that's how we treat our employees.

TRANSITIONAL STAFF NURSE RN

Hourly Pay Range: $29.00-$33.00 Screens/evaluates individuals to assess therapy needs. Provides therapy (developing/ modifying treatment plan) and re-evaluations as needed. Provides clinical support to staff as needed. Participates as a member of the Interdisciplinary Team. ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS/RESPONSIBILITIES: • Completes an initial evaluation for all newly-referred individuals, making recommendations as appropriate. • Develops treatment plans as required in the areas of occupational therapy, such as sensory motor development, visual-perceptual, cognitive and neuromuscular fine/gross motor development. Treatment plans also include: activities of daily living, adaptive equipment and wheel chair positioning/maintenance. • Provides clinical supervision and training to COTAs or other staff involved in providing services, and assures completion of required treatment. • Completes and/or reviews required documentation of therapy services. • Provides therapy as needed. • Provides direct clinical supervision to COTAs. • As a member of the Interdisciplinary Treatment Team, participates in professional meetings as assigned, integrating services with other providers. • Counsels patients and their family members/caregivers (if applicable) regarding the patient's occupational therapy services. • Provides orientation to COTA staff and participates as needed in the orientation process for all staff; participates in in-service training. • Provides consultation to staff for development of individual goals. • Makes recommendations for the purchase of specialized equipment, materials, and wheelchair modifications. • When indicated, develop discharge planning with individual/family and interdisciplinary team. Establish/teach individual/family home exercise program and teach safe and proper use of adaptive equipment as needed. • Referable to other disciplines if necessary. • Assists in provision of therapy services in ancillary clinics as necessary. • Complies with all agency policies and procedures. • Other duties as assigned. MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS: • Bachelor's Degree in Occupational Therapy. • Must be licensed and registered by New York State Department of Education to practice Occupational Therapy. SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITIES: • Provides direct clinical supervision to the COTAs. Why People Inc.? When you join the People Inc. team, you can make a difference in the lives of people receiving services while also receiving outstanding benefits (generous PTO, PTO buyback, affordable insurances, tuition reimbursement, career mentoring, shift incentives, earned wage access and more), consistent schedules and the opportunity to help others move closer to their life goals and dreams. People Inc. is the regions most experienced provider of programs for people with developmental disabilities and other special needs. We understand that working one-on-one with people who have disabilities and helping them in all aspects of daily life takes someone who's dedicated, caring and compassionate - that's how we treat our employees. <img src="https://www.jobg8.com/Tracking.aspx?s9C9mpSRxChmstnFhdpmnQi" width="0" height="0" />

**Occupational Therapist**

Join the People Inc. team, where you can make a difference in the lives of individuals receiving services while enjoying outstanding benefits and a supportive work environment.

**Job Description**

- Screens and evaluates individuals to assess therapy needs.
- Provides therapy by developing and modifying treatment plans and conducting re-evaluations as needed.
- Provides clinical support to staff as needed.
- Participates as a member of the Interdisciplinary Team.
- Completes an initial evaluation for all newly referred individuals, making recommendations as appropriate.
- Develops treatment plans in areas of occupational therapy, including sensory motor development, visual-perceptual, cognitive, and neuromuscular fine/gross motor development.
- Treatment plans also include activities of daily living, adaptive equipment, and wheelchair positioning/maintenance.
- Provides clinical supervision and training to COTAs or other staff involved in providing services, ensuring completion of required treatment.
- Completes and/or reviews required documentation of therapy services.
- Provides therapy as needed.
- Provides direct clinical supervision to COTAs.
- Participates in professional meetings as assigned, integrating services with other providers.
- Counsels patients and their family members/caregivers regarding the patient's occupational therapy services.
- Provides orientation to COTA staff and participates in the orientation process for all staff; participates in in-service training.
- Provides consultation to staff for the development of individual goals.
- Makes recommendations for the purchase of specialized equipment, materials, and wheelchair modifications.
- Develops discharge planning with individuals/families and the interdisciplinary team when indicated; establishes/teaches individual/family home exercise programs and teaches safe and proper use of adaptive equipment as needed.
- Refers to other disciplines if necessary.
- Assists in the provision of therapy services in ancillary clinics as necessary.
- Complies with all agency policies and procedures.
- Performs other duties as assigned.

**Requirements**

- Bachelor's Degree in Occupational Therapy.
- Must be licensed and registered by New York State Department of Education to practice Occupational Therapy.

**Supervisory Responsibilities**

- Provides direct clinical supervision to the COTAs.

**Benefits**

When you join the People Inc. team, you can enjoy generous PTO, PTO buyback, affordable insurances, tuition reimbursement, career mentoring, shift incentives, earned wage access, and more. 

People Inc. is the region's most experienced provider of programs for people with developmental disabilities and other special needs. We understand that working one-on-one with individuals who have disabilities and helping them in all aspects of daily life takes someone who's dedicated, caring, and compassionate - that's how we treat our employees.

OCCUPATIONAL THERAPIST

Your Experience Matters - New Higher Salaries Based on Experience Salary Range (Annualized): $70,720- $76,960 RNs at People Inc. participate as a member of the interdisciplinary team to provide nursing recommendations, care and education related to the overall plan of care for people with developmental disabilities. • In a Residential setting, provide medical case management for individuals with developmental disabilities who are living in community-based homes. • In a Family Care setting, work with people living with certified caregivers and supporting individuals in the caregivers' home. • In a Day Service setting, ensure that nursing services are provided for those individuals needing services during the hours of program attendance. • In a Respite setting, provide nursing oversight to people respiting and staff supporting them in a respite group home setting. ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS/RESPONSIBILITIES: • Monitors and coordinates the delivery of preventive and routine health care for individuals with developmental disabilities. • Ensures adequate scheduling and completion of health related exams, appointments, laboratory/ diagnostic testing as ordered or required. • Assists the site management in the coordination of medical program needs with community services, medical providers and other related agencies. • Completes nursing responsibilities as indicated on the Nursing Responsibility Checklist for Residential Programs. • Monitors for completion of delegated health related tasks to Direct Support Staff and LPNs. • Monitors medication administration in the facility. • Supervises medication administration responsibilities completed by Direct Support Staff and LPNs, and ensures that staff who are passing medications are current in their certification. • Evaluates staff medication errors. Ensures that the plan of correction and retraining follows the Medication Error Point System. • Completes a thorough Semi Annual Medication review (Non-ICF) or ensures a Pharmacist completes a Quarterly Medication Review. • Completes (Quarterly-ICF) Nursing review on each individual. • Provides phone triage to sites on caseload during working hours. • Maintains compliance with all Physicians, NP, PA, etc. orders, applicable State/Federal regulations, and agency policy and procedure. • Presents to the assigned site when notified that state or federal survey has arrived and participates in any plan of correction related to medical citations resulting from any internal or external survey. • Maintains communication with LPN (as applicable), Senior Residential Supervisor, residential managers, Service Coordination, Nursing Supervisor, and other staff as necessary. • Provides health service training and agency training related to nursing services as required to staff. • Participate in introducing nursing students from local nursing programs to the intellectual disability/developmental disability field. MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS: • Current NYS license to practice as a Registered Nurse • Valid Driver's License that meets agency policy • Ability to meet physical requirements of the position when performing the following: Standing, walking, sitting, bending, stooping, squatting, kneeling and climbing • Lifting requirements of 35lbs • Physical agility and ability to react to emergency situations, including maintaining Strategies for Crisis Intervention and Prevention (SCIP-R) certification as per regulatory guidelines • CPR certification required Why People Inc.? When you join the People Inc. team, you can make a difference in the lives of people receiving services while also receiving great benefits (generous PTO, PTO buyback, affordable insurance, tuition reimbursement, career mentoring, shift incentives and more), flexibility and the opportunity to help others move closer to their life goals and dreams. People Inc. is Western New York's largest and most experienced provider of programs for people with developmental disabilities and other special needs. We understand that working one on one with people who have disabilities and helping them in all aspects of daily life takes a special person - someone who's dedicated, caring and compassionate - that's how we treat our employees. <img src="https://www.jobg8.com/Tracking.aspx?xX%2fzfyba5AA2bYrK18i%2bIgr" width="0" height="0" />

**Registered Nurse**

Your experience matters - new higher salaries based on experience. 

Salary Range (Annualized): $70,720 - $76,960.

RNs at People Inc. participate as a member of the interdisciplinary team to provide nursing recommendations, care, and education related to the overall plan of care for people with developmental disabilities.

**Job Description**

- In a residential setting, provide medical case management for individuals with developmental disabilities who are living in community-based homes.
- In a family care setting, work with people living with certified caregivers and support individuals in the caregivers' home.
- In a day service setting, ensure that nursing services are provided for those individuals needing services during the hours of program attendance.
- In a respite setting, provide nursing oversight to people respiting and staff supporting them in a respite group home setting.
- Monitors and coordinates the delivery of preventive and routine health care for individuals with developmental disabilities.
- Ensures adequate scheduling and completion of health-related exams, appointments, laboratory/diagnostic testing as ordered or required.
- Assists the site management in the coordination of medical program needs with community services, medical providers, and other related agencies.
- Completes nursing responsibilities as indicated on the Nursing Responsibility Checklist for Residential Programs.
- Monitors for completion of delegated health-related tasks to Direct Support Staff and LPNs.
- Monitors medication administration in the facility.
- Supervises medication administration responsibilities completed by Direct Support Staff and LPNs, and ensures that staff who are passing medications are current in their certification.
- Evaluates staff medication errors. Ensures that the plan of correction and retraining follows the Medication Error Point System.
- Completes a thorough semi-annual medication review (Non-ICF) or ensures a pharmacist completes a quarterly medication review.
- Completes (Quarterly-ICF) nursing review on each individual.
- Provides phone triage to sites on caseload during working hours.
- Maintains compliance with all Physicians, NP, PA, etc. orders, applicable State/Federal regulations, and agency policy and procedure.
- Presents to the assigned site when notified that state or federal survey has arrived and participates in any plan of correction related to medical citations resulting from any internal or external survey.
- Maintains communication with LPN (as applicable), Senior Residential Supervisor, residential managers, Service Coordination, Nursing Supervisor, and other staff as necessary.
- Provides health service training and agency training related to nursing services as required to staff.
- Participate in introducing nursing students from local nursing programs to the intellectual disability/developmental disability field.

**Requirements**

- Current NYS license to practice as a Registered Nurse.
- Valid Driver's License that meets agency policy.
- Ability to meet physical requirements of the position when performing the following: standing, walking, sitting, bending, stooping, squatting, kneeling, and climbing.
- Lifting requirements of 35 lbs.
- Physical agility and ability to react to emergency situations, including maintaining Strategies for Crisis Intervention and Prevention (SCIP-R) certification as per regulatory guidelines.
- CPR certification required.

**Benefits**

When you join the People Inc. team, you can make a difference in the lives of people receiving services while also receiving great benefits including generous PTO, PTO buyback, affordable insurance, tuition reimbursement, career mentoring, shift incentives, and more. You will have flexibility and the opportunity to help others move closer to their life goals and dreams. People Inc. is Western New York's largest and most experienced provider of programs for people with developmental disabilities and other special needs. We understand that working one-on-one with people who have disabilities and helping them in all aspects of daily life takes a special person - someone who's dedicated, caring, and compassionate - that's how we treat our employees.

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