Registered Nurse (RN) Day Habilitation

A nonprofit health services organization in New York City is currently seeking a licensed Registered Nurse (RN) to join one of their Day Habilitation facility in Brooklyn. In this role, the Registered Nurse (RN) will be responsible for providing evaluation, diagnosis and therapeutic intervention and monitoring treatment plan and progress.

Responsibilities:

The Registered Nurse (RN) will:

• Arrange medical services for persons served and issue medical referrals. as needed
• Provide follow-up on medical problems for persons served
• Conduct training for staff in medical administration, personal hygiene, basic first aid, dental hygiene, infection control, etc.
• Handle control of communicable diseases and infections through identification and assessment
• Monitor required staff health records and provide tests in accordance with regulatory agency requirements
• Provide immediate first aid with referral to outside emergency services or Private Physician
• Participate in routine individual case reviews
• Prepare and maintain medical documentation on each person served
• Administer medications and supervise certified staff in administration
• Provide first aid and attends to emergency needs of persons served
• Perform other duties, as needed

Qualifications:

• Graduate of an accredited School of Nursing
• NYS Registered Nurse (RN)
• CPR certification
• Solid assessment, clinical, and documentation skills
• Patient oriented
• Great interpersonal skills
• Excellent communication skills (written and verbal)
• Strong attention to detail
• Highly organized

Desired Skills:

• 1+ year of Nursing experience with the delivery of Community-based Health Services to individuals with Developmental Disabilities
• Bachelor's Degree in Nursing