Registered Nurse in Yonkers, New York at Rising Ground, Inc.

The RN provides care management to Individuals with Developmental Disabilities under the OPWDD regulations. Supervision of Staff in regard to delegated nursing tasks such as but not limited to medication administration, medical care, participation in team meetings, education and training within scope of practice.

Key Responsibilities

Direct Supervision for all staff providing medical support to Individuals withing the residential program.Ensure effective medical care with proper documentation. Ensure the medical well-being of the Individuals within a safe and clean environment. Implement, monitor and supervise the Staff regarding trainings, delegated nursing tasks and AMAP staff. 24-hour telephone triage with a 30-minute response time as per OPWDD regulations. Attends meetings as required: clinical meetings, nursing meetings, ISP meetings residentials staff meetings and other meetings as required. Maintain HIPPA regulations.Performs other duties as assigned.

Please note this job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities required of the employee for this job. Duties, responsibilities and activities may change at any time with or without notice

Required Qualifications

RN with at least 1 year work experience (BSN Preferred).Current NYS nursing license and BLS OPWDD experience and knowledge preferred but not requiredAbility to utilize nursing assessment skills in an autonomous environment. Critical thinking skills necessary to monitor and analyze medical records, reports, triaging calls and supervision of Staff as needed.

Supervisory Responsibilities
Yes

Work Environment

Residential

Position Type/Expected Hours of Work

Per-Diem status means that this position is not full-time, and that the schedule is not guaranteed. However, there is an expectation that you will reliably report to all shifts that you agree to be assigned to.

Benefits & Compensation

Competitive salary structureHealth, dental, and vision insurance401(k) with company match PTO policy (11 Paid Holidays, Paid Sick Time, Paid Vacation & Paid Personal Days)Remote / flexible work options (If applicable)

Additional Requirements

Authorized to work in the U.S.Ability to work in-person in New York City (NYC)Ability to travel to other Rising Ground Sites (if required)

Equal Employment Opportunity

It is the policy of Rising Ground that the Agency wholly complies with equal treatment of all employees and applicants for employment without unlawful discrimination as to an individual’s perceived or actual race, creed, color, national origin, alienate, citizenship status, gender, age, disability, marital status, partnership status, sexual orientation, ethnicity, religion, or veteran status in all employment decisions, including but not limited to recruitment, hiring, compensation, training and apprenticeship, promotion, upgrading, demotion, downgrading, transfer, layoff and termination and all other terms and conditions of employment