Day Hab Registered Nurse Plainview Family Daytime

Day Hab Registered Nurse Plainview location Family Friendly Daytime hours! Mon-Fri 35hrs

Job Category: Nurse - Registered

• Posted:
  July 19, 2021
• Full-Time

Plainview 189 Wheatley Road Brookville, NY , USA

AHRC Nassau provides OPWDD‑approved Day Habilitation Services in over 30 locations across Nassau County. We provide no cost door‑to‑door transportation, medical oversight by registered nurses and an engaged staff who provide meaningful and person‑centered experiences each and every day.

• NY State Licensed RN
• Prior experience supporting people with intellectual and other developmental disabilities preferred
• Excellent oral/written communication and organizational skills
• Above average attendance and performance.

Primary duties and responsibilities include but not limited to:

• Provides medical oversight and medical assessment of all people that attend the Day Habilitation to ensure their safety and well‑being
• Provide continuous training and support to the staff in order for them to efficiently meet each person’s medical needs
• Administer first aid as needed or instruct staff on necessary medical interventions
• Reviews all medical records and paperwork, including annual physicals and medical visit appointments, on a regular basis and following doctor’s orders as prescribed
• Collaborates with the interdisciplinary team to ensure all medical concerns are addressed
• Acts as a liaison with the family, residences and MD to coordinate care
• Ensure that all medical documentation is comprehensive and conforms with agency policies and procedures and is maintained in the person’s medical chart
• Provide supervision to the LPN, and will be available to the LPN for any medical assessment or medical concern
• Ensure implementation of all new medical policies and procedures by training staff and observation of practices.

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