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Mary Cariola Children's Center is seeking a skilled Registered Nurse to join our team. As a key member of our healthcare staff, you will be responsible for providing high-quality nursing care to our residents.

• Develop Rapport with Residents: Build strong relationships with each resident to understand their unique needs and preferences.
• Conduct Regular Health Assessments: Physically examine and determine the health status of all residents on a regular basis.
• Monitor Communicable Diseases: Identify and manage the spread of communicable diseases and infections.
• Accurately Document Resident Information: Complete all required documentation practices using the PrecisionCare software and in written form, when necessary.
• Assess Resident Self-Medication Skills: Annually assess each resident's ability to self-medicate and develop appropriate objectives.
• Develop and Maintain Medical Protocols: Aide in developing and maintaining all necessary medical, health, and safety protocols and procedures.
• Coordinate Medical Services: Coordinate all medical/health-related services, make service reports, and maintain effective communication with healthcare providers.
• Review and Record Medical Orders: Review and record monthly doctors' orders and MAR sheets.
• Administer Medications: Administer medically prescribed medications to residents and follow up on all medication errors.
• Maintain Medical Supplies: Maintain the medical cabinet with all medically approved medications, supplies, and equipment.
• Communicate with Nursing Staff: Maintain ongoing and effective communication with the nursing staff at each resident's school/day program.
• Implement Medical Procedures: Help ensure that all medical, health, and safety procedures are implemented as written.
• Monitor Staff Health Testing: Monitor and maintain accurate data on staff required health testing mandated by the Department of Health.
• Attend Appointments and Hospitalizations: Attend appointments and all hospitalization discharges for residents or coordinate RN coverage when not available.
• Provide Training and Education: Aide in providing teaching of the NYS OPWDD Medication Administration Course to residential staff.
• Oversee Medication Administration: Oversee AMAPs and the DSP II Medical Liaison in medication administration responsibilities.
• Schedule In-Service Training: Help schedule and provide in-service training sessions for residential staff.
• Maintain Certification: Maintain CPR and First Aid Instructor certification.
• Participate in Team Meetings: Participate as an active member on the Residential Safety Committee and the Residential Interdisciplinary Team.
• Review Incident Reports: Review all Incident Reports and provide necessary medical attention and follow-up to injuries.
• Adhere to On-Call Schedule: Adhere to a rotating on-call schedule for triage and notification purposes.

• Associate's Degree in Nursing: Associate's degree from a two-year college or university in Nursing.
• NYS RN Licensure: Certified by NYS as a Registered Nurse.
• English Language Proficiency: Ability to read, write, speak, and understand English.
• Valid Driver's License: Possess a current and valid NYS driver's license with an acceptable driving record.
• Lifting Ability: Be able to regularly lift and/or move up to 50 pounds.

• Bachelor's Degree in Nursing: Bachelor's degree from a four-year college or university in Nursing.
• Related Experience: One to two years related experience and/or training.
• Experience with Developmental Disabilities: Experience with individuals with developmental disabilities.

• NYS RN Licensure: Must maintain NYS RN Licensure.
• NYS Medication Administration and OPWDD Nursing Certification: NYS Medication Administration and OPWDD Nursing Certification.