Job Description:
A Long Island nonprofit services organization is currently seeking a licensed Registered Nurse (RN) to join their staff at one of their group homes in Suffolk County.About the Opportunity:Assignment Length: OngoingShift: 2 days per weekSchedule: 7am - 3 pm or 8 am - 4 pmSetting: Group HomePatient Population: Medically underserved Responsibilities:The Registered Nurse (RN) will:Assess medication records monthly to ensure consumers are receiving prescribed medication and that documentation of it is occurring in a timely mannerAssist consumers in achieving self-medication administration as indicatedProvides24-hour emergency on-call coverage for assigned programs, as requiredAssist and participate in the admission screening process, as necessaryEnsure that consumers are living in a safe and hygienic manner; provide resources for infection controlDevelop and provide in-services for staff, as neededEnsure that appropriate amounts of medication and supplies are availableDispense medications and provide hands-on medical treatment, as neededCoordinate and arrange admission and discharge and staff coverage along with the Residential ManagerReview doctor visits and doctor's orders in a timely mannerComplete and send in weekly reports, as requiredPerform other duties, as assigned Qualifications:Graduate of an accredited School of NursingNYS Registered Nurse (RN) license Desired Skills:Bachelor's Degree in NursingExperience working with the Disabled population