UCP Long Island
REGISTERED NURSE (RN) - P/T OR PER DIEM
UCP Long Island, Commack, New York, United States, 11725
Job Details
UCP Long Island is a not for profit agency whose mission is to advance the independence, productivity and full citizenship of persons with cerebral palsy and other disabilities. We are proud to celebrate our 75th year of creating opportunities and helping to fulfill the dreams of thousands of individuals and families. We remain committed to our goal of Creating Life Without Limits for People With Disabilities Registered Nurse (RN) $42.31 -$46.54 per hour (inclusive of shift differentials for P/T Staff) at our 31-bed intermediate care facility in Commack Part Time or Per Diem - 3 shifts: 7am-3:30pm, 3pm-11:30pm, 11pm-7:30am Responsible for monitoring and assisting in the overall health and safety of the individual served. Supervise and train direct care staff regarding medication administration, universal precautions, infection control, health and safety issues, etc. Complete yearly recertification, including practicum, for each medication certified person. Administer medications and treatments as prescribed by physician. Generate incident, seizure, and illness reports. Monitor and report health care on daily flow report records. Instruct direct support professionals in above, i.e., hygiene, diet, weights, etc. Submit written monthly, quarterly, annual nursing/medical progress notes. Implement guidance policy as appropriate to address medication errors or violations of health and safety procedures by direct care staff. Insure maintenance and review of all medical records per state and federal guidelines and UCP policy. Meet regularly with team members to review current issues. Insure all indicated and annual medical appointments and lab work are scheduled and followed up appropriately and as per UCP policy. Monitor and review medication administration record, recording of medications, medication orders, labels, etc. Insure an adequate supply of medication on hand. Monitor and maintain an adequate supply of medical goods and equipment, as well as first aide supplies. Complete all paperwork as assigned by director of Residential Services of designee, and according to UCP policy (to include monthly nursing notes, self-administration of medication evaluation, infection control reports, etc.). Document medical and pharmacological services and issues. Insure pharmacy review of medication every 90 days. Ensure individuals are living in a safe and hygienic manner. Requirements: NYS Licensed Registered Nurse license; Associates degree (A. A.) or equivalent from two-year college or technical school and one to three years related experience and/or training. Experience with Developmentally Disabled population and OPWDD regs a plus. Benefits for Eligible P/T Staff: Comprehensive Medical and Dental Insurance Life Insurance Generous Vacation, sick and personal time, holidays Company Funded Retirement Plan and optional 403B Plan UCP of Long Island is an Equal Opportunity Employer Qualifications To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. Education and/or Experience Minimum of two-year College or graduate school from an accredited nursing program and one to six months related experience and/or training is required. Language Skills Ability to read, analyze, and interpret general business periodicals, professional journals, technical procedures, or governmental regulations. Ability to write reports, business correspondence, and procedure manuals. Ability to effectively present information and respond to questions from groups of managers, clients, customers, and the general public. Mathematical Skills Ability to calculate figures and amounts such as discounts, interest, commissions, proportions, percentages, area, circumference, and volume. Ability to apply concepts of basic algebra and geometry. Ability to add, subtract, multiply, and divide in all units of measure, using whole numbers, common fractions, and decimals. Ability to compute rate, ratio, and percent and to draw and interpret graphs. Ability to apply concepts such as fractions, percentages, ratios, and proportions to practical situations. Reasoning Ability Ability to apply common sense understanding to carry out instructions furnished in written, oral, or diagram form. Ability to deal with problems involving several concrete variables in standardized situations. Certificates, Licenses, Registrations A current NYS license to practice as a registered nurse. 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. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is frequently required to stand; walk; sit; use hands to finger, handle, or feel; reach with hands and arms and talk or hear. The employee is occasionally required to stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl. The employee must frequently lift and/or move up to 100 pounds. May be required to transfer consumers from his/her wheelchair. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception and ability to adjust focus. May be required to intervene in emergency situations, which requires lifting, bending and/or stooping. Work Environment The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. While performing the duties of this Job, the employee is occasionally exposed to moving mechanical parts. The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate. May come into contact with human blood or other potentially infectious materials, which may result in possible exposure to blood borne pathogens (Category 1).
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UCP Long Island is a not for profit agency whose mission is to advance the independence, productivity and full citizenship of persons with cerebral palsy and other disabilities. We are proud to celebrate our 75th year of creating opportunities and helping to fulfill the dreams of thousands of individuals and families. We remain committed to our goal of Creating Life Without Limits for People With Disabilities Registered Nurse (RN) $42.31 -$46.54 per hour (inclusive of shift differentials for P/T Staff) at our 31-bed intermediate care facility in Commack Part Time or Per Diem - 3 shifts: 7am-3:30pm, 3pm-11:30pm, 11pm-7:30am Responsible for monitoring and assisting in the overall health and safety of the individual served. Supervise and train direct care staff regarding medication administration, universal precautions, infection control, health and safety issues, etc. Complete yearly recertification, including practicum, for each medication certified person. Administer medications and treatments as prescribed by physician. Generate incident, seizure, and illness reports. Monitor and report health care on daily flow report records. Instruct direct support professionals in above, i.e., hygiene, diet, weights, etc. Submit written monthly, quarterly, annual nursing/medical progress notes. Implement guidance policy as appropriate to address medication errors or violations of health and safety procedures by direct care staff. Insure maintenance and review of all medical records per state and federal guidelines and UCP policy. Meet regularly with team members to review current issues. Insure all indicated and annual medical appointments and lab work are scheduled and followed up appropriately and as per UCP policy. Monitor and review medication administration record, recording of medications, medication orders, labels, etc. Insure an adequate supply of medication on hand. Monitor and maintain an adequate supply of medical goods and equipment, as well as first aide supplies. Complete all paperwork as assigned by director of Residential Services of designee, and according to UCP policy (to include monthly nursing notes, self-administration of medication evaluation, infection control reports, etc.). Document medical and pharmacological services and issues. Insure pharmacy review of medication every 90 days. Ensure individuals are living in a safe and hygienic manner. Requirements: NYS Licensed Registered Nurse license; Associates degree (A. A.) or equivalent from two-year college or technical school and one to three years related experience and/or training. Experience with Developmentally Disabled population and OPWDD regs a plus. Benefits for Eligible P/T Staff: Comprehensive Medical and Dental Insurance Life Insurance Generous Vacation, sick and personal time, holidays Company Funded Retirement Plan and optional 403B Plan UCP of Long Island is an Equal Opportunity Employer Qualifications To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. Education and/or Experience Minimum of two-year College or graduate school from an accredited nursing program and one to six months related experience and/or training is required. Language Skills Ability to read, analyze, and interpret general business periodicals, professional journals, technical procedures, or governmental regulations. Ability to write reports, business correspondence, and procedure manuals. Ability to effectively present information and respond to questions from groups of managers, clients, customers, and the general public. Mathematical Skills Ability to calculate figures and amounts such as discounts, interest, commissions, proportions, percentages, area, circumference, and volume. Ability to apply concepts of basic algebra and geometry. Ability to add, subtract, multiply, and divide in all units of measure, using whole numbers, common fractions, and decimals. Ability to compute rate, ratio, and percent and to draw and interpret graphs. Ability to apply concepts such as fractions, percentages, ratios, and proportions to practical situations. Reasoning Ability Ability to apply common sense understanding to carry out instructions furnished in written, oral, or diagram form. Ability to deal with problems involving several concrete variables in standardized situations. Certificates, Licenses, Registrations A current NYS license to practice as a registered nurse. 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. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is frequently required to stand; walk; sit; use hands to finger, handle, or feel; reach with hands and arms and talk or hear. The employee is occasionally required to stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl. The employee must frequently lift and/or move up to 100 pounds. May be required to transfer consumers from his/her wheelchair. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception and ability to adjust focus. May be required to intervene in emergency situations, which requires lifting, bending and/or stooping. Work Environment The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. While performing the duties of this Job, the employee is occasionally exposed to moving mechanical parts. The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate. May come into contact with human blood or other potentially infectious materials, which may result in possible exposure to blood borne pathogens (Category 1).
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