Location: Manorville,NY, USA
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