A nonprofit services organization on Long Island is currently seeking a licensed Registered Nurse (RN) to join their staff at one of their group homes in Suffolk County. About the Opportunity:
- Assignment Length: Ongoing
- Schedule: Monday to Friday
- Hours: 7am to 3pm or 8am to 4pm or 9am to 5pm
- Setting: Group Home
- Patient Population: Medically underserved
Responsibilities: The Registered Nurse (RN) will:
- Assess medication records monthly to ensure consumers are receiving prescribed medication and that documentation of it is occurring in a timely manner
- Assist consumers in achieving self-medication administration as indicated
- Provides24-hour emergency on-call coverage for assigned programs, as required
- Assist and participate in the admission screening process, as necessary
- Ensure that consumers are living in a safe and hygienic manner; provide resources for infection control
- Develop and provide in-services for staff, as needed
- Ensure that appropriate amounts of medication and supplies are available
- Dispense medications and provide hands-on medical treatment, as needed
- Coordinate and arrange admission and discharge and staff coverage along with the Residential Manager
- Review doctor visits and doctor's orders in a timely manner
- Complete and send in weekly reports, as required
- Perform other duties, as assigned
Qualifications:
- Graduate of an accredited School of Nursing
- NYS Registered Nurse (RN) license
Desired Skills:
- Bachelor's Degree in Nursing
- Experience working with the Disabled population