Critical Time Intervention-Registered Nurse

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Family Residences and Essential Enterprises, Inc. (FREE) benefits and proudly supports more than 4,000 individuals with intellectual / developmental disabilities, mental illness and traumatic brain injury. It is the mission of FREE to support people of all abilities reach their full potential and thrive in their communities. FREE provides a diverse array of supports and services including : housing; recovery services; transition to work; employment; day, community and family services; respite; crisis services; education and after school support; specialty health services; and advocacy.

POSITION SUMMARY

Under the supervision of the Nursing Manager / Director of Nursing, the Registered Nurse (RN) is responsible for the overall oversight and supervision of the healthcare needs of the people we support. The RN will work in conjunction with medical providers to ensure the delivery of the highest quality of integrated health and continuity of care to the people supported across the FREE network.

DUTIES, RESPONSIBILITIES, AND ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS

• Reviews and updates the individual's plan of nursing care annually or as needed in accordance with medical diagnoses and treatment plan; ensures staff are trained on plan of nursing care.
• Conducts spot checks on medication counts, ensures accuracy of narcotic and needle / syringe records, verifies adequate supplies of medication and first aid materials, and ensures proper storage, disposal, and compliance with agency policy through monthly medication storage counts.
• Validates the Medication Administration Record (MAR) on a weekly basis for required information such as medication given as ordered and started in a timely fashion, no blank electronic signatures, PRN symptoms are charted and result stated, note reason for any discontinued medications; validates paper MARs as required when is use.
• Checks that doctor's orders and prescriptions are current, medication formularies are in

place for each medication, and MARs completed correctly; prints MARs as needed if a paper MAR is being used.

medication changes; current diet (weight loss and gain), and all charts required by the

individual's nursing care.

annually, as needed), including, but not limited to, as Fall Risk assessment, Nursing Visuals, Self-Administration of Medication Evaluation, and Tardive Dyskinesia Screening, and Braden Scale.

accurate reports.

ISP's, Interdisciplinary Team Meetings, Project Management meetings, Nursing / Management meetings, and House meetings.

the individual's care.

incident reports in accordance with New York State regulations and agency policy.

conditions.

manner.

agency procedures.

day program, family members, etc.

to other staff in a timely and professional manner.

repair needs in a timely manner as per site-specific needs.

authorized personnel.

emergency numbers, pharmacy telephone numbers, medical providers, and nursing on call

information.

policies and procedures, and ensures communication of such situations in a timely manner.

preventative measures against conditions in the environment which might cause physical

harm.

necessary.

regulations and agency policy.

benefit individuals.

Responsibilities of All FREE Employees

Please note the above duties, responsibilities, and essential functions are a non-exhaustive list, and may be changed by FREE at any time, with or without notice to the employee.

QUALIFICATIONS

o Associates degree in Nursing required; Bachelors degree in Nursing preferred

o Experience working with the ID / DD population preferred

o Valid NYS Licensed Registered Nurse

o Knowledge of OPWDD, DOH, and OMH state and federal regulations preferred.

o Ability to manage multiple priorities and ability to be flexible to meet the needs of a

diverse population in a variety of settings.

o Strong verbal and written communication and organizational skills.

o Valid Drivers license and able to satisfy criteria to be an agency driver

o Able to be on call as needed

WORK ENVIRONMENT

This role is performed in-person; some travel required.

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS

Notwithstanding the above listed physical requirements of this position, FREE will provide reasonable accommodations to allow employees to perform the essential functions of the position, provided such reasonable accommodations do not cause undue hardship on FREE.

FREE is an equal opportunity employer and provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, gender, gender identity, sexual orientation, national origin, age, disability, genetics, or any other protected characteristic. In addition to federal law requirements, FREE complies with applicable state and local laws governing non-discrimination in employment in all of its locations. This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including, but not limited to, recruiting, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, recall, transfer, leaves of absence, compensation, and training.

Family Residences and Essential Enterprises' affirmative action efforts related to protected veterans and individuals with disabilities are set out and described in our affirmative action plan for protected veterans and individuals with a disability. If you have any questions or would like to view the affirmative action plan, please visit our website www.familyres.org

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