Registered Nurse (RN ) Group Home IDD New

A nonprofit healthcare organization on Long Island is seeking a new, licensed Registered Nurse (RN) to join their growing team at one of their facilities in Suffolk County.

About the Opportunity:

• Start Date: ASAP
• Assignment Length: Ongoing
• Schedule: Monday to Friday
• Hours: 7am to 3pm or 8am to 4pm or 9am to 5pm
• Setting: Independent Community Living program
• Patient Population: Medically underserved (Adults)
• Caseload: 12 per facility

Responsibilities:

• Ensure that all indicated medical appointments are scheduled and followed up appropriately and all medical records maintained
• Assess medication records monthly to ensure consumers are receiving prescribed medication and that documentation of it is occurring in a timely manner
• Provide 24-hour emergency on-call coverage for assigned programs, as required
• Assist and participate in the admission screening process, as necessary
• Ensure that consumers are living in a safe & hygienic manner; provide resources for infection control
• Dispense medications and provide hands-on medical treatment, as needed
• Attend medical appointments and schedule follow-up appointments as per doctor's recommendations
• Perform other duties, as needed

Qualifications:

• NYS Registered Nurse (RN) license

Desired Skills:

• Experience working with the Disabled population