Registered Nurse - Day Services
Hauppauge, NY
Salary range: $82,000 - $88,000
Full-Time: Monday-Friday, Days
Find more in your career at Family Residences and Essential Enterprises, Inc. (FREE), currently serving over 4,000 people with ID/DD, mental illness & brain injury. We’re seeking exceptional people who are seeking a growth career to join us!
FREE currently has an exceptional opportunity for a Registered Nurse responsible for the overall oversight and supervision of the healthcare needs of the people we support in FREE’s Day Program. In this diversified role, you will work in conjunction with Residential and Community-based individuals to ensure the delivery of the highest quality of integrated health and continuity of care to the people supported at different FREE locations.
Specifically, this role:
- Ensures staff are trained on individuals’ health care needs & all documentation is complete.
- Checks medication inventory and medical supplies monthly.
- Validates the Medication Administration Record on a weekly basis for required information.
- Checks that doctor’s orders and prescriptions are current, medication formularies are in place for each medication, and MARs are printed and completed correctly.
- Tracks and documents all illness or accident; current medication; medication changes; current diet and all charts required by the individual’s nursing care.
- Ensures that all emergency room/hospital discharge instructions are followed up and documented upon return to day program.
- Completes all necessary nursing assessments including, Fall Risk Assessment and Self- Administration of Medication Evaluation.
- Conducts Nursing In-service training of Day Service staff to include: recognition of illness or dysfunction, disease, infestation and indicators of injury that warrant medical or nursing intervention; taking vital signs; addressing change in health status needs; administering any necessary treatment; performing first-aid; following proper emergency procedures.
- Participates in meetings regarding the care and concerns of the individuals, including ISP’s.
- Reports possible violations of individual’s rights promptly; complete and submit incident reports.
- Obtains/maintains in CPR and SCIP.
- Completes training including, OPWDD/SMLS Training.
- Follows HIPAA and OSHA regulations, including universal precautions.
- RN on Call- telephone triage during program hours for assigned programs.
- Performs other duties as assigned.
We require:
- Associate Degree in Nursing.
- Experience working with ID/DD population preferred.
- Specialized Training, Licenses, Certifications:
- Valid Current NYS RN License.
- Excellent interpersonal & team skills.
- Efficient, well organized, with excellent communication skills.
- Knowledge of OPWDD and OMH preferred.
- Valid NYS Driver’s License and satisfy criteria to be a driver for FREE.
You’ll receive:
- Outstanding Benefits
- Paid vacation and sick time
- Medical | Dental | Vision | Life Insurance
- Retirement 401K
- Wellness benefits with gym reimbursement
- Tuition Reimbursement
- A positive, supportive environment
- Opportunities for advancement & more!
Salary: $82,000-$88,000/yr
FREE is a 2023 Top Long Island Workplace!
Registered Nurse, for immediate consideration, email a resume to:
careers@familyres.org
Family Residences and Essential Enterprises, Inc. (FREE), is a nonprofit committed to cultivating an inclusive environment that values and celebrates diversity in all its forms. We believe that a diverse workforce not only reflects the communities we serve but also drives our collective success. We actively encourage candidates of all genders, ages, races, sexual orientations, religions, nationalities, and backgrounds to apply for positions at our company. Your unique talents and experiences will play a crucial role in our mission to support people of all abilities to reach their full potential and thrive in their communities. Join us in creating a workplace where everyone feels respected, heard, and empowered."
All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, citizenship, disability or protected veteran status
Job Type: Full-time
Pay: $82,000.00 - $88,000.00 per year
Benefits:
- 401(k)
- Dental insurance
- Health insurance
- Paid time off
- Vision insurance
Weekly schedule:
Work Location: In person