RN Health Specialist (IRA setting)

Potsdam, NY (http://maps.google.com/maps?q=Potsdam+NY+USA+13676)

Job Type

Full-time

Description

Reports to:Director of Residential Services

Rate of pay:$30.77 - $34.36 per hour

Work schedule:Full-time, weekdays

Position Summary:

This position is responsible for directing the health of people supported in line with regulations, agency policies, quality assurance, and personal choice of the people supported.

Primary Responsibilities:

• Ensure the medical needs of people supported are met, acting as liaison and advocate with the medical community to ensure the best quality of health of people supported.

• Accompany people supported to medical appointments as needed.

• Develop and update care plans, training staff in all health issues.

• Conduct initial and annual self-medication assessments and conduct weekly visits to certified sites to inspect medication storage area.

• Perform monthly evaluations of medication administration by staff.

• Monitor the health of people supported by evaluating nutrition, assessing health concerns, and ensuring receipt of appropriate medications with follow-up to resolve areas of concern.

• Review and update medication profiles at least monthly.

• Verify that current physicians’ orders are obtained and filed in supported person’s records and that pharmaceutical reviews are accurately completed every six months.

• Participate as a member of the screening team to identify suitable people in need of services to fill vacancies in programs.

• Report all potential abuse and incidents per OPWDD regulations.

• Inform Residential Supervisors of the needs of people supported and staff concerns.

• Participate in on-call responsibilities regarding medical concerns of people supported.

• Attend meetings, conferences, and workshops as requested.

• Work a flexible schedule to ensure the needs of people supported are met, and staff training is completed, including but not limited to medication administration and observed medication pours with staff.

• Document and submit required paperwork in a timely manner.

• Make a minimum of one visit per week to all supportive and supervised IRAs.

• Develop plans for nursing care and implement and train employees on plans.

• Perform other duties as assigned by supervisor.

Requirements

• NYS Registered Nurse certification.

• Experience in the field of MRDD preferred.

• NYS driver’s license.

• Acceptable motor vehicle abstract to meet Agency insurability standards.

• Reliable personal vehicle for business use.

• Ability to lift and carry up to 25 lbs, transfer and support the people served with and without help, and push and pull carts, wheelchairs and beds.

• Physical strength to subdue a person receiving services to prevent their injury or personal injury.

• Ability to operate personal and Agency vehicles.

• Ability to walk and stand for extended periods of time.

• Regular exposure to infectious diseases, blood and airborne pathogens, needle sticks, hygiene issues, odors.

• Ability to read digital readouts, recognize colors, and operate necessary medical equipment.

• Ability to operate mechanical devices used by people served.

• Ability to wear necessary hospital masks, gowns, gloves, and close-toed shoes.

Benefits:

Cerebral Palsy Association / Community Health Center of the North Country offers eligible employees excellent, affordable benefits options. Options include medical, dental, and vision insurance, Flexible Spending Account (FSA), Term Life/AD&D insurance, long-term and short-term disability, 401(k), and other elective programs. We also offer generous time off, including vacation, personal, and sick time, as well as paid holidays.

Salary Description

$30.77 - $34.36 per hour