Registered Nurse - Full time

Qualifications:  Current license and registration as an R.N. in New York State

Responsibilities:

1. Evaluate each individual’s needs regarding nursing care on a continuing basis by doing physical assessments and making recommendations based on findings from these assessments. 
2. Develop, review, and update nursing care plans on a quarterly basis or semi-annual basis (depending on program type) or more often as needed.
3. Complete monthly reports (in IRA programs)
4. Prepare for and participate in the interdisciplinary team process with attendance at quarterly, semi-annual, and annual review meetings.
5. Complete records for quarterly, semi-annual or annual meetings.
6. Regularly monitor individual’s medication administration records to ensure that medications are administered properly.
7. The R.N. will administer any medication that is to be administered by injection.
8. Report medication errors appropriately and give instructions on how the error should be handled to ensure the wellbeing of individuals.   Physical evaluation of the individual should be performed.
9. Regularly monitor sleep charts, BM charts, weights, vital signs, menstrual records, seizure charts, and any other record deemed medically necessary.
10. Monitor the effects and watch for adverse effect of medications – allergies, interactions, and contradictions.
11. Review clinic summaries and ensure that all physician orders and recommendations are followed.  Speak to physicians either by phone or in person regarding recommendations related to clinic visits.
12. In conjunction with QIDP and the Residence Manager, ensure that all medical recommendations are brought to resolution.
13. Ensure that all medical appointments are scheduled and needed follow up appointments are made.  Provide information to Residence Manager regarding needed appointments. 
14. Maintain appropriate medical records.
15. Prepare, schedule and provide needed in-service training for staff in any needed area.
16. Certification of AMAP staff upon completion of initial training and annually thereafter
17. Ongoing supervision of AMAP staff.
18. Collaborate with QIDP, Residence Manager, and all interdisciplinary team members regarding individuals’ plan of care!
19. Be available on-call to answer questions and respond to medical emergencies.
20. All other duties as assigned.