Registered Nurse

  • Type: Open To Any Employment
  • Job #31742

 

RESPONSIBILITIES include but not limited to:

  • Perform a medical history with each resident upon the resident’s entry into the program utilizing referral information, a face-to-face resident interview, and collateral records and communications.  The purpose of the assessment is to determine the resident's general health condition, identify any medical needs and/or risk factors which may exist, and develop a care plan for any presenting or out-standing medical issues.  At the conclusion of such an assessment, the RN will discuss the resident’s needs with the assigned worker and may refer the resident to a physician for further follow-up treatment, if required.
  • Collaborates with assigned worker and residents to develop an integrated service plan that includes any physical health needs that a resident may have. 
  • Works with assigned workers to coordinate care with existing medical providers. 
  • Develops and maintains collaborative partnerships with community health care providers.   
  • Responsible for health education and communicating information regarding good health practices to residents.
  • May run health groups.
  • Provide medical consultation and support to program staff.
  • Participate in program case conferences, briefings, event reviews, case record reviews, continuous quality improvement and other meetings/trainings.
  • Responsible for data collection and analysis, with support, around resident medical needs and outcomes.
  • Perform all necessary charting and documentation as required by internal practice and external regulatory bodies.
  • Review medical records, lab results, hospital discharge papers and coordinate care with workers.
  • Provide advocacy for hospitalized residents.

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REQUIREMENTS:    RN or BA in nursing and New York State registration is required.  Experience in a

Residential setting or in the mental health field strongly preferred. 

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