TRANSITIONAL STAFF NURSE RN

Registered Nurse

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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.