Nurse Practitioner

3 days ago

Watertown, Massachusetts, United States The Arc Jefferson - St. Lawrence Full time
Job Title: Registered Nurse

We are seeking a skilled and compassionate Registered Nurse to join our team at The Arc Jefferson - St. Lawrence. As a Registered Nurse, you will play a vital role in providing high-quality medical care to individuals with developmental disabilities.

Job Summary:

The successful candidate will be responsible for providing medical direction and support to our Residential, Day Habilitation, and Preschool License Practical Nurses. You will also supervise and instruct agency staff in the performance of duties that unlicensed Direct Support Professionals are permitted to perform under the NYS Nurse Practice Act.

Key Responsibilities:
  • Provide medical oversight to all people we support and instruction to Support Staff.
  • Prepare annual and semi-annual reports on assigned person supported; attend and actively participate in team meetings.
  • Maintain medical records for assigned people we support, including Nurse's Notes, MARs, treatment sheets, PRN Sheets, allergies, diagnostic testing records, immunizations, etc.
  • Complete random skill assessments of Licensed Practical Nurse of assigned site and document training and submit to Staff Development.
  • Conduct random inspections of documentation pertaining to medication administration and observation of staff administering medication during unannounced visits.
  • Complete written protocols to provide Direct Support Professionals with step-by-step instructions for care regarding acute and chronic conditions, communicable diseases, and complications/exacerbations.
  • Ensure documentation related to nursing services and/or on-going medical concerns is completed, reviewed, and concerns addressed.
  • Address any significant changes in the wellbeing of the people we support, including weight or appetite.
  • Enter pertinent medical information in Therap to keep all Team members informed.
  • Ensure all medication changes are addressed and maintain current medication and treatment sheets for all people assigned.
  • Maintain current listing of allergies and special needs, including special diets, food sensitivities, photosensitivity, and tetanus updates.
  • Schedule medical appointments as needed and/or required by regulation and attend appointments where significant medical issues will be addressed.
  • Review on-going nursing notes (T-logs) for noted concerns on not less than a weekly basis and as indicated.
  • Ensure that day-to-day Nurses' notes are appropriately completed by support staff and provide training as needed.
  • Maintain active participation on agency committees assigned.
Requirements:
  • Licensed and registered with NYS Education Department as a Registered Professional Nurse.
  • Minimum Qualifications: Will accept GN (Graduated Nurse) with the expectation that the NYS Registered Professional Nurse License is obtained in 90 days.
  • Valid/acceptable NYS Driver's License.
  • Experience with the developmentally disabled preferred.
  • Relevant Certifications: BLS Certification.
  • Work Authorization/Security Clearance: Must be authorized to work in the United States.
Work Environment:

This is an independent work environment with a Team approach. Visit assigned residences no less than once per week.

Physical Demands:

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to talk or hear. The employee frequently is required to stand; walk; lift; use hands to finger, handle or feel; and reach with hands and arms. Work may require lifting, pushing, or pulling in excess of 30 pounds.

AAP/EEO Statement:

The Arc Jefferson - St. Lawrence has and will continue to provide all employees and applicants' equal opportunity in the manner provided by law in all aspects of employment regardless of their age, race, creed, color, national origin, sexual orientation, disability, genetic predisposition, or carrier status, or marital status.

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