REGISTERED NURSE Full Time/Part Time On Call/Substitute Total Hours Per Week 0 From Salary 45.00 To Salary 45.00 Job Summary: The Registered Nurse Provides comprehensive health care services for individuals residing in St. Dominic's Family Services; oversees the health activities in the residence; and assures optimal health care services for the individuals in accordance with the philosophy and objectives of the agency. Duties & Responsibilities: ullet Maintain the mission of Person-Centered Planning. ullet Perform pre-admission evaluations of new individuals and 30-day post admission evaluation and review. ullet Perform health assessments and evaluations, recommend further interventions as needed. ullet Evaluate, teach, and document self-medication steps to individuals when needed. ullet Maintain accurate, up-to-date medical records, in compliance with state and agency regulations. Oversees nursing notes, lab reports, physician referrals and other documentation as required by agency professional standards ullet Oversee the scheduling of medical, dental, behavioral health, and other appointments as necessary. ullet Follow up on all hospitalization and emergency treatment recommendations to ensure optimal medical care is received. ullet Review and interpret medical reports received. Relate pertinent information to appropriate personnel, family or physician as indicated or requested. ullet Oversee medication administration for all individuals and certification/recertification process of all AMAPs, in accordance with NYS OPWDD Regulations) and periodically observe staff in performance of medication pouring. ullet Be available to staff (via telephone within 30 minutes) for medical concerns/emergencies, during "off" hours/days. ullet Monitor medication orders, assure individuals' prescriptions are promptly filled/renewed and orders are transcribed as needed. ullet Routinely checks medication administration records and storage area per agency protocol. ullet Follow CDC and OSHA recommendations (when applicable) to decrease communicable diseases. ullet Confer with Care Manager and Program Manager to incorporate the health care/medical needs of the individual into his/her daily program. ullet Serve as liaison and advocate for individual's quality of life. ullet Additional responsibilities as assigned Education & Experience ullet Current NYS License to practice as a Registered Nurse required. (Minimum ASN) ullet Three (3) years of experience working as a Registered Nurse and knowledge of developmental disabilities preferred. Or, two (2) years of experience working as an RN, PLUS, two years working in a developmental disabilities or mental health agency. Physical Requirements: While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to communicate clearly and effectively. The employee must occasionally lift and/or move up to 25 pounds.