Registered Nurse (RN) - Group Home / Day Habilitation New

A specialty healthcare organization in New York City is looking to fill an immediate need with the addition of a new, licensed Registered Nurse (RN) to their team.

About the Opportunity:

• Schedule: Monday to Friday
• Hours: 8am to 4pm (1/2 hr unpaid lunch)
• Setting: Day Program
• Patient Population: Adults

Responsibilities:

• Evaluate and assess the individuals' health needs and medical/nursing issues
• Designs and implements the individuals' treatment plans; train and supervise direct care staff in implementing goals and treatment outcomes
• Communicate medical and health related concerns with the Community Nurses
• Maintain all requisite documentation, including all in-services and special instructions to staff: prepare monthly and episodic nursing notes
• Provide direct medical/nursing services on a regular basis, on emergency basis and as prescribed by Physician
• Request, administer, record, store, count and log medications; keep logs of destroyed medications
• Communicate with staff in regard to all of their issues and concerns presented to them
• Communicate effectively with on site supervisors in regard to participants' status as well as to relay and discuss all issues and concerns
• Conduct or assist with ongoing trainings in required health-related topics and specialized training, as needed
• Perform all other duties, as assigned

Qualifications:

• 2+ years of Nursing experience
• Graduate of an accredited School of Nursing
• NYS Registered Nurse (RN) license
• Solid assessment, clinical, and documentation skills
• Patient oriented
• Great interpersonal skills
• Excellent communication skills (written and verbal)
• Strong attention to detail
• Highly organized