Registered Nurse RN - Broome County - ACHIEVE : Job Details

Registered Nurse RN - Broome CountyBinghamton, NY ( TypeFull-timeDescriptionRegistered Nurse40 hours per week - Monday-Friday DAY SHIFT - Full TimeStarting at $34.00-$40.00/hr ExemptTheRegistered Nurse, is responsible for the evaluation, supervision, and/or provision of individual's nursing care and routine health maintenance program, as well as staff training in health and medical issues. The RN's specific duties and responsibilities include, but are not limited to:JOB KNOWLEDGE:Complete RN evaluations and provided needed medical care to individuals and staff as requestedMaintain and review medical and health information on assigned individuals to ensure that all health and medical concerns are being addressed at admission and as required in accordance with policy and regulationProvide initial training of nursing tasks or activities and periodic inspection of the actual act of accomplishing such tasks or activities to unlicensed direct care staff. The amount and type of supervision required will be determined by the RN responsible for supervising the task or activityProvide assistance to Licensed Practical Nurses as neededConfer with medical professionals with developing and implementing an individual health care program/nursing care planAccompany individuals on medical appointments or to hospital/emergency room as requested and provided supervision when no other staff is availableProvide background medical information on individuals to medical professionals for appointments as needed and for emergency careParticipate in individual planning conferences for medical and/or health related concernsComplete self-medication assessments on assigned individuals and supervise staff in the implementation of self-medication goal plansProvide individual teaching on medication awareness; self-medicating; the use of medical devices; and the likeTrain staff in medication administration and other health and medical skills or techniques (ex. CPR, First Aid, Fire Safety, Bloodborne Pathogens, etc.) as requestedPerform medication administration recertification with staff as requestedPerform or review medication inspections at designated sitesInvestigate incidents/accidents related to medication errors and/or health concerns as requestedServe as designated on-call staff, on a rotational basis, for all health or medically related concerns occurring after normal shift hoursConform to program changes and regulations and keep abreast of developments in the fieldSPECIAL REQUIREMENTS:Possess good interpersonal, written, oral, and communication abilities and effective time management/organizational skillsAble to work scheduled hours that may include overtime, weekend and/or holiday timeframes and maintain an acceptable work attendance as defined in the agency's personnel policy manual and handbookBe computer literate with knowledge in agency operating systems and applicable software required for department needsDemonstrate sound judgment in normal work and emergency situationsMust physically be able to perform required certifications and lift fifty (50) pounds#humanservices #RN #OPWDDRequirementsQUALIFICATIONS:Must be licensed and currently registered as a Registered Nurse by the New York State Department of Education.Experience working with intellectually/developmentally disabled is not required but is preferredA valid driver's license and record that meets the agency's insurance carrier guidelinesSalary Description$34.00-40.00