Medical, Clinical & VeterinaryNursing & Frontline Patient Care
About the job
Requirements
Current New York State Registered Nurse licensure is required.
An associate degree in nursing is required.
Experience working with the intellectually and developmentally disabled population is helpful.
A valid New York State driver's license is required.
The ability to work autonomously and collaboratively with a team is required.
Problem-solving and critical-thinking skills are required.
Verbal and written communication skills are required.
The ability and willingness to adjust the work schedule according to resident care needs is required.
Responsibilities
Monitor and assess individuals on an ongoing basis for signs of acute illness, complications of chronic conditions, or exacerbations of chronic conditions within 24 hours of notification, and communicate noted medical changes to the team.
Conduct weekly on-site nursing visits to perform health assessments and review medical records, ensure appointments are completed when due, and ensure medical recommendations and orders are implemented within 24 hours after a consult is received.
Communicate with medical providers to ensure each individual's medical needs are met.
Perform in-service staff training regarding new and existing medical concerns to ensure continuity of care.
Ensure safe medication administration in accordance with physician prescriptions and regulations.
Provide RN oversight of medical and medication-related issues for every resident in the assigned residence, in conjunction with direct support professionals, Medical Care Counselors, and Managers.
Desired Qualifications
A bachelor's degree in nursing is preferred.
Residential RN
Catholic Charities of Long Island models the love of Jesus by offering dignified and compassionate care to poor and vulnerable neighbors of every faith and background. In-person service at more than 50 sites throughout Nassau and Suffolk counties is inspired by the Gospel call affirming the sacredness of every human life.
CCLI is looking for a part-time RESIDENTIAL RN with a generous heart and a desire to contribute to the well-being of others to carry out our mission on Long Island. By joining our team, you will share in the joy of providing “care with dignity and life with hope.” Catholic Charities operates 12 community residences on LI where residents with developmental disabilities are helped to achieve their highest level of functioning and to participate fully in the surrounding community.
In this role, the Residential RN will assume RN oversight of medical/medication-related issues for every resident in the assigned residence in Copiague, LI in conjunction with the DSPs, Medical Care Counselors and Managers.
Responsibilities:
Monitor and assess individuals on an ongoing basis for signs of acute illness and/or complications of, or exacerbations of, chronic conditions within 24 hours of notification, communicating all medical changes noted to the team.
Conduct weekly on-site nursing visits to perform health assessments and review medical records, ensuring appointments are completed when due, and medical recommendations/orders are implemented within 24 hours after consult is received.
Communicate with medical providers to ensure all medical needs of the individual are met.
Perform in-service staff training regarding new and existing medical concerns to ensure continuity of care.
Ensure safe medication administration, adhering to physician prescriptions and regulations.
Qualifications:
Current NYS RN licensure
Associates Degree in nursing required; Bachelor’s Degree preferred
Experience working with the Intellectually and Developmentally Disabled population helpful
Valid NYS Driver’s License
Ability to work both autonomously and collaboratively with a team
Excellent problem-solving and critical thinking skills
Strong verbal and written communication skills
Ability and willingness to adjust work schedule according to resident care needs
Salary: $50/hr.
Core Work Schedule: 9 hrs./wk. (weekday shifts with flexibility needed)
Catholic Charities of Long Island – An Equal Opportunity Employer