The Arc Jefferson - St. Lawrence
Watertown, NY
The Arc Jefferson - St. Lawrence is one of 35 local Chapters of The Arc New York, the largest provider of supports and services for people intellectual and developmental disabilities in New York state. In addition to the programs The Arc Jefferson - St. Lawrence offers in Jefferson and St. Lawrence County, Chapters of The Arc New York collectively support more than 60,000 people with disabilities and their families in every county of the state, and employ more than 30,000 people in our shared mission to provide people with intellectual, developmental and other disabilities the ordinary and extraordinary opportunities of life.
As part of this larger statewide organization, The Arc Jefferson - St. Lawrence is able to draw on a rich network of expertise and statewide resources to ensure the highest quality services for the people we serve, and to raise the unified voices our Chapter communities and nearly 100,000 members statewide to strengthen our advocacy efforts.
Founded by families more than 75 years ago, The Arc New York has driven transformation and progress in the lives of people with disabilities, fought and ended the abuses of institutionalization, and developed a robust system of community support that provides opportunity, dignity, and integration for people with disabilities. Together with The Arc Jefferson - St. Lawrence and other Chapters across the state, The Arc New York continues to be an influential advocate for our system of care, and the rights and opportunities of people with intellectual and developmental disabilities.
Job Specifications
Location
Watertown, NY
Workplace
On-site
Published
16 days ago
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Registered Nurse (RN) - Watertown, NY
Sign on bonus - $5,000 - Paid in installments of $2500 paid after 6 months, and $2500 after 1 year(PT= ½ amount -- $1250 after 6 months, and $1250 after 1 year)
Wage Range - $32.96-$44.50/Hour, more based on education and experience
Position Type/Expected Hours of Work - Full-time, Part-time and Sub positions available - up to 40 hours per week, flexible to the needs of the program. Flexible schedules with NO on-call or mandates!
Qualifications - Licensed and registered with NYS Education Department as a Registered Professional Nurse.
Minimum Qualifications – Will accept GN (Graduated Nurse) with the expectation that the NYS Registered Professional Nurse License is obtained in 90 days.
Additional Qualifications – Valid/acceptable NYS Driver’s License
Education and Experience - Experience with the developmentally disabled preferred
Relevant Certifications - BLS Certification
Work Authorization/Security Clearance - Must be authorized to work in the United States
Summary/Objective - Performs professional nursing duties within the standards of the NYS Nurse Practice Act, OPWDD regulations and Agencies Policy and Procedures. Acts as a medical advocate for individuals residing at The Arc of Jefferson – St. Lawrence NY. Serves as a liaison to community based physicians and medical service providers, ensuring the continuity of healthcare through the team approach. Provide triage, address medical concerns and provide health care services to persons in the residential and day programs in accordance with regulations. Provide medical direction and support to Support Staff as well as Residential, Day Habilitation and Preschool License Practical Nurses.
Essential Functions - Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
Provide medical oversight to all people we support and instruction to Support Staff.
Prepare annual and semi-annual reports on assigned person supported; attend and actively participate in team meetings.
Maintains medical records for assigned people we support. Information may include but is not limited to Nurse’s Notes (T-logs), MARs, treatment sheets, PRN Sheets, allergies, diagnostic testing records, immunizations, etc.
Complete random skill assessments of Licensed Practical Nurse of assigned site. Document training and submit to Staff Development.
Conduct random inspections of documentation pertaining to medication administration and observation of staff administering medication during unannounced visits. Annual and remedial observations will be completed as scheduled.
Complete written protocols to provide Direct Support Professionals with step-by-step instructions for care regarding acute and chronic conditions, communicable diseases and complications/exacerbations. Provide training to all Support Staff regarding Protocols/Plans of Nursing Care. Randomly evaluate support staff for compliance of protocols.
Ensure documentation related to nursing services and/or on-going medical concerns is completed, reviewed and concerns addressed. Address any significant changes in the wellbeing of the people we support to include in their weight or appetite. Enter pertinent medical information in Therap which will keep all Team members informed.
Ensure all medication changes are addressed. Maintain current medication and treatment sheets for all people assigned. Maintain current listing of allergies and special needs (i.e. special diets, food sensitivities, photosensitivity and tetanus updates).
In conjunction with the support staff schedule medical appointments as needed and/or required by regulation. Attend appointments where significant medical issues will be addressed.
Review on-going nursing notes (T-logs) for noted concerns on not less than a weekly basis and as indicated. Ensure that day to day Nurses’ notes are appropriately completed by support staff. Provide training as needed.
Maintain active participation on agency committees assigned.
Competencies -
Ethical Conduct.
Time Management.
Organization Skills.
Project Management.
Personal Effectiveness/Credibility.
Primary Responsibility - Provide medical direction and support to Residential, Day Habilitation and Preschool License Practical Nurses. Supervise and instruct agency staff in the performance of those duties that unlicensed Direct Support Professionals are permitted to perform under the NYS Nurse Practice Act
Travel - Reimbursed travel from site to site
Work Environment - Independent work environment with a Team approach. Visit assigned residences no less than once per week.
Physical Demands - The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to talk or hear. The employee frequently is required to stand; walk; lift; use hands to finger, handle or feel; and reach with hands and arms. Work may require lifting, pushing, or pulling in excess of 30 pounds.
Other Duties - This job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job. Duties, responsibilities and activities may change at any time with or without notice. I have read and received a copy of the above job description and understand the responsibilities fully. I understand that the preceding job description will be reviewed/updated at least annually; more frequent updates will depend on contract needs.
AAP/EEO Statement– The Arc Jefferson – St. Lawrence has and will continue to provide all employees and applicants’ equal opportunity in the manner provided by law in all aspects of employment regardless of their age, race, creed, color, national origin, sexual orientation, disability, genetic predisposition, or carrier status, or marital status. These individuals will be recruited, referred for hiring consideration, and employed with regard to the positive and appropriate utilization of their skills and capabilities. Qualified employees will be afforded non-discriminatory consideration for promotion and job advancement, and there will be no discrimination with regard to assignments, rates of pay, promotions, transfers, training, termination, accessibility, working conditions, and benefits.
Wage Range - $32.96-$44.50/Hour, more based on education and experience
Position Type/Expected Hours of Work - Full-time, Part-time and Sub positions available - up to 40 hours per week, flexible to the needs of the program. Flexible schedules with NO on-call or mandates!
Qualifications - Licensed and registered with NYS Education Department as a Registered Professional Nurse.
Minimum Qualifications – Will accept GN (Graduated Nurse) with the expectation that the NYS Registered Professional Nurse License is obtained in 90 days.
Additional Qualifications – Valid/acceptable NYS Driver’s License
Education and Experience - Experience with the developmentally disabled preferred
Relevant Certifications - BLS Certification
Work Authorization/Security Clearance - Must be authorized to work in the United States
Summary/Objective - Performs professional nursing duties within the standards of the NYS Nurse Practice Act, OPWDD regulations and Agencies Policy and Procedures. Acts as a medical advocate for individuals residing at The Arc of Jefferson – St. Lawrence NY. Serves as a liaison to community based physicians and medical service providers, ensuring the continuity of healthcare through the team approach. Provide triage, address medical concerns and provide health care services to persons in the residential and day programs in accordance with regulations. Provide medical direction and support to Support Staff as well as Residential, Day Habilitation and Preschool License Practical Nurses.
Essential Functions - Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
Provide medical oversight to all people we support and instruction to Support Staff.
Prepare annual and semi-annual reports on assigned person supported; attend and actively participate in team meetings.
Maintains medical records for assigned people we support. Information may include but is not limited to Nurse’s Notes (T-logs), MARs, treatment sheets, PRN Sheets, allergies, diagnostic testing records, immunizations, etc.
Complete random skill assessments of Licensed Practical Nurse of assigned site. Document training and submit to Staff Development.
Conduct random inspections of documentation pertaining to medication administration and observation of staff administering medication during unannounced visits. Annual and remedial observations will be completed as scheduled.
Complete written protocols to provide Direct Support Professionals with step-by-step instructions for care regarding acute and chronic conditions, communicable diseases and complications/exacerbations. Provide training to all Support Staff regarding Protocols/Plans of Nursing Care. Randomly evaluate support staff for compliance of protocols.
Ensure documentation related to nursing services and/or on-going medical concerns is completed, reviewed and concerns addressed. Address any significant changes in the wellbeing of the people we support to include in their weight or appetite. Enter pertinent medical information in Therap which will keep all Team members informed.
Ensure all medication changes are addressed. Maintain current medication and treatment sheets for all people assigned. Maintain current listing of allergies and special needs (i.e. special diets, food sensitivities, photosensitivity and tetanus updates).
In conjunction with the support staff schedule medical appointments as needed and/or required by regulation. Attend appointments where significant medical issues will be addressed.
Review on-going nursing notes (T-logs) for noted concerns on not less than a weekly basis and as indicated. Ensure that day to day Nurses’ notes are appropriately completed by support staff. Provide training as needed.
Maintain active participation on agency committees assigned.
Competencies -
Ethical Conduct.
Time Management.
Organization Skills.
Project Management.
Personal Effectiveness/Credibility.
Primary Responsibility - Provide medical direction and support to Residential, Day Habilitation and Preschool License Practical Nurses. Supervise and instruct agency staff in the performance of those duties that unlicensed Direct Support Professionals are permitted to perform under the NYS Nurse Practice Act
Travel - Reimbursed travel from site to site
Work Environment - Independent work environment with a Team approach. Visit assigned residences no less than once per week.
Physical Demands - The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to talk or hear. The employee frequently is required to stand; walk; lift; use hands to finger, handle or feel; and reach with hands and arms. Work may require lifting, pushing, or pulling in excess of 30 pounds.
Other Duties - This job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job. Duties, responsibilities and activities may change at any time with or without notice. I have read and received a copy of the above job description and understand the responsibilities fully. I understand that the preceding job description will be reviewed/updated at least annually; more frequent updates will depend on contract needs.
AAP/EEO Statement– The Arc Jefferson – St. Lawrence has and will continue to provide all employees and applicants’ equal opportunity in the manner provided by law in all aspects of employment regardless of their age, race, creed, color, national origin, sexual orientation, disability, genetic predisposition, or carrier status, or marital status. These individuals will be recruited, referred for hiring consideration, and employed with regard to the positive and appropriate utilization of their skills and capabilities. Qualified employees will be afforded non-discriminatory consideration for promotion and job advancement, and there will be no discrimination with regard to assignments, rates of pay, promotions, transfers, training, termination, accessibility, working conditions, and benefits.