Registered Nurse - Palmer Center
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Registered Nurse - Palmer Center

The Arc Mid-Hudson

Location: Kingston,NY, USA

Date: 2024-12-02T19:11:32Z

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Registered Nurse - Palmer CenterOverviewRequisition Number:7806Date Posted:9/17/2024Location:Palmer CenterAddress:1113 Flatbush RoadCity:KingstonCategory:Clinical/NursingDescriptionWe are seeking a full-time Registered Nurse to provide nursing services and medical management to individuals with developmental and intellectual disabilities at our Palmer Center, an Intermediate Care Facility (ICF) in Kingston.This position reports to the Senior RN on-site. Responsibilities include, but may not be limited to, the following:On-site Nursing for ICF Residential and Day Program needsAssessing and Triaging symptoms, issues and concerns daily for individuals with multiple co-morbidities.Provide nursing care and/or direction for minor illnesses, emergencies, or injuries.Compose individually specific nursing plans of care, per agency protocols, to support staff.Provide training to staff and individuals on nursing plans of care and/or any other specialized needs as indicated for individuals.Coordinates and Collects data about the health and functional status of the individual systemically and continuously. The data is accessible, communicated, recorded and checked.Maintain current healthcare information on the ICF Residential and Day Program participants in the agency's Electronic Medical Records per agency protocols.Collaborates as part of the interdisciplinary team in assessing, planning, implementing and evaluating programs and services for individuals.Advocate, work, train and support individuals, Arc staff, families and Hospice staff on individuals that are on Hospice services at home.Involved with coordinating, possibly scheduling, and/or attending appointments (routine and/or emergent). Will review, communicate and follow up on needs as ordered and maintain collaboration with direct supervisor and the interdisciplinary team as appropriate.Directly supervises Approved Medication Administration Personnel (AMAP) with respect to the medication administration and assures AMAP's remain current with their certifications and related policies and procedures. This includes Tube feeding, Insulin certifications and Colostomy Care as appropriate along with related policies and procedures.Cover/Perform Medication/Insulin Administration, Tube feeds, Colostomy Care and/or Wound care in support of staffing needs as maybe needed and directed by supervisor.Resource as the point professional related to Medical Orders of Life Sustaining Treatment (MOLST: DNR/DNI) and Hospice to support of individuals at the end of their lives. This includes collaboration with parties such as: primary care providers, hospital doctors/social workers, families, teams, Mental Health Legal Services (MHLS) and Hospice.Oversee LPN's in coordination and overseeing the health care needs for the individuals served within their caseload. This oversight shall be in accordance with applicable Federal and State regulations.HOURS: 40/FlexibleSTARTING SALARY: $ 74,000 to $ 81,400 per yearMinimum RequirementsNYS Registered Nurse licenseOne year of clinical experienceOPWDD and I/DD experience a plusComputer skills

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