A specialty healthcare organization in New York City is looking to fill an immediate need with the addition of a new, licensed Registered Nurse (RN) to their team.About the Opportunity:
- Schedule: Monday to Friday
- Hours: 8am to 4pm (1/2 hr unpaid lunch)
- Setting: Day Program
- Patient Population: Adults
Responsibilities:The Registered Nurse (RN) will:
- Evaluate and assess the individuals' health needs and medical/nursing issues
- Designs and implements the individuals' treatment plans; train and supervise direct care staff in implementing goals and treatment outcomes
- Communicate medical and health related concerns with the Community Nurses
- Maintain all requisite documentation, including all in-services and special instructions to staff: prepare monthly and episodic nursing notes
- Provide direct medical/nursing services on a regular basis, on emergency basis and as prescribed by Physician
- Request, administer, record, store, count and log medications; keep logs of destroyed medications
- Communicate with staff in regard to all of their issues and concerns presented to them
- Communicate effectively with on site supervisors in regard to participants' status as well as to relay and discuss all issues and concerns
- Conduct or assist with ongoing trainings in required health-related topics and specialized training, as needed
- Perform all other duties, as assigned
Qualifications:
- 2+ years of Nursing experience
- Graduate of an accredited School of Nursing
- NYS Registered Nurse (RN) license
- Solid assessment, clinical, and documentation skills
- Patient oriented
- Great interpersonal skills
- Excellent communication skills (written and verbal)
- Strong attention to detail
- Highly organized