Registered Nurse

Responsibilities

• Collaborates with all health care professionals, pharmacies, labs and hospitals and coordinates care
• Attends medical and psychiatric appointments to advocate for people to ensure appropriate treatment
• Ensures all medical and psychiatric treatment plans are compliant with current Standards of Care/Regs
• Check monthly medication order for accuracy and monitor for an adequate supply of medication
• Verifies each newly prescribed medication and ensures that they are filled in a timely manner.
• Train and certify AMAP staff on medication administration as per State Regulations and best practice.
• Communicate with families regarding medical issues
• Provide 24-hour telephone triage on-call services, weekdays (carrying cell phone) and appropriately notify the RN Program Director in the event of emergencies.
• Provide nursing coverage to residences during assigned RN’s PTO.
• Obtain and maintain medical histories and records to assure continuity of each Individual’s medical history in compliance with regulatory and legal requirements.
• Develop annual written Nursing Plan of Care, health and physical development, PCP and goal plans for each Individual plus updates.

Requirements

Current NYS Licensed Registered Nurse. Bachelor’s degree preferred. One year of experience as a Registered Nurse required. experience in MR/DD preferred Knowledge of OPWDD regulations preferred. Valid driver’s license preferred