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.
About the Opportunity:
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:
The Registered Nurse (RN) will:
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