A health services network in New York City is looking to add a licensed Registered Nurse (RN) to join one of their facilities in Harlem.
About the Opportunity:
- Schedule: Monday to Friday (no weekends!)
- Hours: 7am to 3pm or 8am to 4pm or 9am to 5pm or 10am to 6pm (flexible!)
- Patient Population: OPWDD
Responsibilities:
- Collaborating with all healthcare professionals, pharmacies, labs & hospitals and coordinating care to ensure all health care needs of the individuals are met
- Attending pertinent medical and psychiatric appointments to advocate for the individuals and ensure appropriate treatment plans
- Following up on all treatment recommendations in a timely manner
- Ensuring all medical and psychiatric treatment plans are compliant with current Standards of Care and State Regulations
- Checking monthly medication order for accuracy and monitoring for adequate supplies of medications
- Verifying each newly prescribed medication and ensuring that each is filled in a timely manner; ensure fiscal responsibility around medication ordering
- Providing 24-hour telephone triage on call services, weekdays (carrying cell phone) and appropriately notify the Director of Nursing in the event of emergencies
- Obtaining and maintaining medical histories and records to assure continuity of medical history
- Performing other duties as assigned
Qualifications:
- Graduate of an accredited School of Nursing
- NYS Registered Nurse (RN) license
- Solid assessment, clinical, and documentation skills
- Patient oriented
- Great interpersonal skills
- Excellent communication skills (written and verbal)
- Strong attention to detail
- Highly organized
