Registered Nurse (RN) - Pediatric OPWDD - Tandym

A health services agency on Long Island is looking to add a new, licensed Registered Nurse (RN) to join their growing Pediatric OPWDD team at one of their residential facilities in Suffolk County.

About the Opportunity:

• Schedule: Monday to Friday
• Hours: 7:30am to 4pm
• Setting: Residential Facility
• Patient Population: OPWDD
• Patient Population: 20 child caseload

Responsibilities:

The Registered Nurse (RN) will:

• Serve as medical Liaison for IDT team and ensure proper medical follow-up
• Asses injuries/accidents to ensure individuals receive proper medical care
• Develop written plans for each person; modify nursing plan, as necessary
• Maintain medical records for each individual
• Participate as appropriate in planning and implementation of training of personnel
• Ensure proper medical follow-up through an on-call system
• Ensure all medication is administered and stored, as necessary
• Prepare monthly Medical Administration Records
• Perform all 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

Desired Skills:

• Bachelor's Degree in Nursing
• OPWDD background