Job Description
AHRC New York City is seeking a Part-Time Registered Nurse (RN) for their Crisis Respite Transition Program (CRTP). The RN will evaluate and monitor the health and safety needs of people with developmental disabilities to promote wellness. This is a part-time position that will work with the Intensive Case Management program (ICM) and the CRTP program. In urgent/emergent situations, the RN may receive phone calls outside of routine working hours.
Location : Brooklyn 11225
Schedule: 24.5 hours per week....flexible schedule.
Salary : $63,000 per year plus a comprehensive Benefit Package. See Benefit information below.
** ESSENTIAL RESPONSIBILITIES** __
Works in collaboration with the Family and Clinical Services (FCS) Clinical team to screen people referred to the emergency respite house within 48 hours of screening by FCS Clinical team.
Collaborates with FCS Clinical team to coordinate medical care for people in the CRTP and ICM programs. Collaborates with the FCS team and ICM programs, monitors and assess health needs including arranging for follow-up care as needed.
Assessment by direct observation when appropriate, of people’s health status. Observe for signs and symptoms of discomfort, distress or illnesses. Evaluation of physical status changes for exacerbation of existing conditions, onset of disease, and/or responses to care and treatment. Documentation and follow up of all findings.
Communicate with hospitals, physicians, families, team members and clinicians involved in providing services to people.
Communicate and follow up on hospitalizations, emergency room visits, reports of injury, trauma, accidents, illness, distress and other health issues as people require.
*Attend meetings to discuss any health-related issues regarding people supported as needed.
*Supervises AMAP administration of prescribed medication and routine treatments in accordance with federal and state regulations and agency policy. Participates in in-services and trains AMAPs as needed. Completed AMAP certification, recertification and decertification processes as necessary.
*Regularly reviews medication administration records (MARs), treatment and adaptive equipment records, logs documenting vital signs, elimination, glucose readings, weight, menses, and other records as individually specified. Reports significant issues to appropriate clinicians and team members, including need for ordering medications, renewing or updating prescription orders and people’s specific drug information sheets. Monitor and manage medication storage and disposal procedures in accordance with federal and state law.
*Monitor people’s dietary and nutritional needs. In-service and support staff in managing special meal and feeding of people served.
*Participate in discharge planning including writing recommendations for referrals to other agencies and follow up care.
*Ensure that referrals are made for routine and special medical services, and follows up afterwards to ensure that recommendations and orders are appropriately carried out and managed.
*In compliance with OSHA mandates, monitors infection control, environmental changes and ensures that all guidelines regarding universal precautions are appropriately followed. Order and maintain necessary first aid and medical supplies as needed.
Qualifications
Must be currently licensed as a registered professional nurse (RN) in New York State.
CPR certification required.
Experience working with people with developmental disabilities preferred.
Must demonstrate excellent written and oral communication skills.
Ability to handle multiple priorities and work as a member of a team. ****
Valid Tri-state area Driver's License and good driving record preferred.
Additional Information
_ Benefits_
AHRC New York City is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We consider applicants for all positions without regard to age, race, color, creed, religion, national origin, alienage or citizenship status, gender, sex, sexual orientation, pregnancy, disability, marital status, partnership status, military status, status as a victim of domestic violence, sex offenses or stalking, genetic information, or unemployment or any other protected characteristic under federal, state or local law.
All your information will be kept confidential according to EEO guidelines.