Registered Nurse (RN) - Med Surg
Coarc
Hudson, NY

Registered Nurse- A Job Where You Can Build Lasting Relationships

Registered Nurses - Mellenville(Hudson)/ Valatie, NY New Registered Nursing Graduates are Welcome to Apply!!! Want a job where you can build a long relationship with the people you are helping? Want a job where you can see the long-term effects of the dedicated care you provide to people? Want a job that is Monday through Friday? Then this is the job for you!! Join our Team and you will be amazed at the relationships you create. Two Exempt positions: 40 hours per week: $30.00 per hour One Part Time position: 24 hours per week. $30.00 per hour GENERAL PURPOSE OF JOB Oversee the medical care of the individuals in the Individualized Residential Alternative (IRA) programs through implementation of medical policies and procedures. Encourage each individual to achieve his or her maximum potential with a focus on medical/health issues. Perform in a manner that promotes cooperation with others, e.g. consistently demonstrate a positive attitude, remain open and adaptable to change, do what you say you will do and focus on productivity not activity. ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES * Become familiar with all the medical needs of individuals in the IRAs. Assess the need for physician visits. Act as liaison to individuals' physicians as needed or requested. Ensure that medical and dental appointments and lab work are scheduled as needed. Interpret medical reports and provide specific plans of care for the individual as required. * Perform assessments of nursing needs for each individual when necessary. Consult with applicable program staff regarding the nursing assessment. Provide training to individuals in health related areas. * Participate in annual reviews as requested. Provide advice and assist in the preparation, implementation and review of Habilitation Plans relative to medical concerns for certain individuals in conjunction with the program staff. * Establish and ensure maintenance of appropriate health care records either by program staff or by the nursing staff. Ensure completion of medication regimen reviews every six months for each individual. * Complete a minimum of eight hours per week in the evening and/or weekend to ensure each certified site with two or more individuals is visited at least one time weekly while they are home. * Provide on-going training to program staff in the areas of medication administration, preventative health measures and in areas of special individual need (i.e. post-operative, insulin, etc.). Conduct site observations to review implementation of medical policies and procedures or as required for medication administration certification. Provide feedback to the IRA Manager regarding employees' performance of medical procedures and plans of care for performance evaluations or as needed for monitoring and ongoing correction of medical procedures. * Supervise the medication administration practices. Teach medication administration certification and recertification courses. In conjunction with the IRA Manager ensure all requirements are met for medication administration per OMRDD and SED regulations. * Ensure the availability of appropriate first aid and nursing supplies at all IRA sites. * Review and suggest revisions to the nursing, pharmacy and medical sections of the Program Policy and Procedure Manual. Generous Benefits offered: We have excellent benefits (health, dental vision), paid training and plenty of paid time off. Do you have outstanding student loans, and are you interested in student loan forgiveness? Coarc is considered a qualified employer under the Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF) Program. Please visit our website at www.coarc.org for Coarc job openings and to complete an application online. For more information, feel free to contact: Jamie Budai at: [email protected] or 518-672-4451 ext. 2141 Mikki Kay at: [email protected] or 518-672-4451 ext. 2143 Equal Opportunity Employer