Registered Nurse (On-Call Weekends)

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Community Options, Inc. is a national non-profit agency providing services to individuals with disabilities in 12 states. We are now hiring a Weekend On-Call Registered Nurse in Queens, NY.

Key Responsibilities

Provide treatment and health care procedures ordered by a physician and required by the standards of professional practice or law Ensure individuals attend medical appointments per their Individual Support Plan (ISP) Advise supervisor of all…

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Community Options, Inc. is a national non-profit agency providing services to individuals with disabilities in 12 states.

We are now hiring a Weekend On-Call Registered Nurse in Queens, NY. The Registered Nurse delivers care to individuals with disabilities in a community setting utilizing the nursing process of assessment, planning, intervention, implementation, and evaluation. This person will interact with individuals, significant others, and health team members while maintaining the standards of professional nursing. This position will support the Manhattan and Queens, NY regions as well.

Starting pay is $47.00/ per hour

Responsibilities

Provide treatment and health care procedures ordered by a physician and required by the standards of professional practice or law
Ensure individuals attend medical appointments per their Individual Support Plan (ISP)
Advise supervisor of all concerns and issues related to the provision of nursing services
Create and distribute medical/health reports detailing general health, health care goals, and physician recommendations
Conduct programmatic trainings including medication administration and delegation
Develop and update Individual Support Plans (ISP)/Person Centered Plans (PCP) with an interdisciplinary team to include any concerns, observations, and behavioral developments
Train employees on the medical needs of assigned individuals
Monitor health and medical conditions of individuals and refer for medical services as needed
Monitor the use of medications through medication administration logs
Additional tasks and responsibilities may be assigned
Employee must cooperate with the license and department staff in any inspection, inquiry, or investigation

Minimum Requirements

Bachelor’s degree or equivalent experience in nursing field
Minimum of one year of experience providing nursing services to individuals with disabilities
Valid R.N. license
Valid driver’s license with a satisfactory driving record
Understanding and commitment to community-based support for persons with disabilities
Excellent verbal and written communication skills
Employment is contingent upon successful completion of checks of criminal background, central registry, child abuse registry, and drug testing

Why Community Options?