Job Description

Job Description

A Long Island-based nonprofit organization is currently seeking a licensed Registered Nurse (RN) to join their staff at one of their group homes in Suffolk County.

• Assignment Length: Ongoing
• Shift: Overnight
• Schedule: Thurs & Friday (10pm to 8am) and Saturday (12am to 8am) (28 hours)
• Hours: 28 hours per week (Part-time)
• Setting: Group Home
• Patient Population: Medically underserved

Responsibilities:

• Assess medication records monthly to ensure consumers are receiving prescribed medication and that documentation of it is occurring in a timely manner
• Assist consumers in achieving self-medication administration as indicated
• Provides24-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 and hygienic manner; provide resources for infection control
• Develop and provide in-services for staff, as needed
• Ensure that appropriate amounts of medication and supplies are available
• Dispense medications and provide hands-on medical treatment, as needed
• Coordinate and arrange admission and discharge and staff coverage along with the Residential Manager
• Review doctor visits and doctor's orders in a timely manner
• Complete and send in weekly reports, as required
• Perform other duties, as assigned

Qualifications:

• Graduate of an accredited School of Nursing
• NYS Registered Nurse (RN) license

Desired Skills:

• Bachelor's Degree in Nursing
• Experience working with the Disabled population

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