Location: Utica,NY, USA
DescriptionThe On-call RN is responsible for providing skilled nursing intervention and supportive care to individuals residing in an Upstate Caring Partners ICF or IRA. This care is provided in the residential setting and provides assistance to staff on evenings, nights, weekends and holidays. The nursing care is provided per OPWDD and Upstate Caring Partners policies and procedures. The On-call RN is expected to make site visits to complete assessment and provide training and assistance to staff.Join the Upstate Caring Partners Team as an On-Call Registered NurseOpportunities available working with adult or youths.Paid TrainingStarting pay $44.50/hour!Sign-on Bonus - up to $3,000Core ResponsibilitiesResponsibility for evening, weekend, and holiday on-call duty as scheduled.Provide instruction and direction to Licensed Practical Nurses and AMAPs.Provide routine and emergency nursing care to individuals.Complete all required documentation and reports according to agency and program regulations.Provide nursing and medical in-services to agency staff as applicable.Collaborate with physicians and nurse practitioners on medical issues to provide optimal care.Maintain communication with Senior Nursing staff regarding individual's medical concerns and responses to care provided.Respond to medical or emotional crisis that may occur secondary to a serious illness or death. Provide appropriate support.Maintain up-to-date records of all calls received, and recommendations provided (Documentation must be accurate/On-call logs submitted each shift).Educate direct care staff, families, and licensed practical nurses on medical issues as they arise.Train AMAPs and Licensed Practical Nurses on tasks they may complete within their scope of practice.Certify and re-certify AMAP's on an as needed basis.Ensure compliance with all pertinent government and agency regulations and operating standards.QualificationsAAS Degree in Nursing required, Bachelor's Degree in Nursing preferredCurrent and valid NYS RN license.At Least 3 years experience.Strong interpersonal and communication skills.Basic Computer Skills (Windows, Outlook, Adobe Acrobat, Word, Excel)Travel is required. Must have a valid NYS Driver's License.BenefitsOur work environment provides the opportunity to grow and learn in a fast-paced atmosphere. We offer competitive benefits and salary to include a low-cost individual health insurance plan, dollar for dollar retirement match (up to 7%), life insurance, voluntary benefits and generous paid time off.Comprehensive Health/Dental/VisionDirect DepositFlexible Spending Account (FSA)Retirement Plan 403(b)Life InsuranceVoluntary BenefitsEmployee Assistance Program (EAP)Generous PTO Plans (Sick, Vacation and Employee Leave)Tuition ReimbursementService AwardsEmployee Appreciation EventsEmployee DiscountsEmployee Referral Bonus $1,500!Upstate Caring Partners is the premier provider of direct-care services and programs in Central New York for individuals of all abilities and their families. If you believe in empowering people, Upstate Caring Partners is an excellent place to start or grow your career.Please visit our careers website to access the full job description located within the job posting.upstatecpjobs.orgTo access a copy of the job description Click Here - Registered Nurse On-Call ( or better in nursingLicenses & CertificationsRequiredDriver LicenseRegistered Nurse