Registered Nurse
Description
We are seeking a Registered Nurse to join our team of caring professionals.
FLEXIBLE SCHEDULE - FULL TIME!!
EXCELLENT BENEFIT PACKAGE!!
GENEROUS TIME OFF AND HOLIDAYS!!
***WE ARE OFFERING A $2,500 SIGN-ON BONUS TO JOIN OUR TEAM!!***
RESPONSIBILITIES:
Have working knowledge of NYS OPWDD rules and regulations governing the care of consumers residing in and attending programs.
Review clinic forms for accuracies and discrepancies.
Review data collection.
Supervise Direct Care Staff in caring for consumers with common illnesses and providing basic therapeutic and preventative nursing procedures.
Document findings, treatment and results in on-going nurse notes as needed and as per standards of care.
Control of communicable diseases and infections through; Identification and assessment; Reporting to medical authorities; Implementation of appropriate protective and preventive measures
Training of facility personnel which includes detecting signs of illness or dysfunction that warrant medical or nursing intervention; basic skills required to meet the health needs and problems of the residents; First aid in the presence of accident or illness.
Review records of each resident on medication for potentially adverse reactions and allergies. Advise the physician of any recommended changes.
Pay Rate: $87,000 annually