RN - OPWDD - Phaxis LLC
GARDEN CITY, NY
About the Job
Job Respinsibilities:
- Collaborates with all health care professionals, pharmacies, labs and hospitals and coordinates care to ensure all health care needs of the individuals are met.
- Attends pertinent medical and psychiatric appointments to advocate for people to ensure appropriate treatment plans.
- Ensures all medical and psychiatric treatment plans are compliant with current Standards of Care and State Regulations
- Check monthly medication order for accuracy and monitor for an adequate supply of medication in the residence at all times.
- Verifies each newly prescribed medication and ensures that they are filled in a timely manner.
- Ensures fiscal responsibility around medication ordering.
- Train and certify AMAP staff on medication administration as per State Regulations and best practice. Provide AMAP supervisory feedback as per the Organization's Policy and Procedures.
- Provide 24-hour telephone triage on-call services, weekdays (carrying cell phone) and appropriately notify the RN Program Director in the event of emergencies. Responds to emergencies by assessing situations and directing intervention.
- Provide nursing coverage to residences during assigned RN's PTO. Coverage to include on-call telephone triage and site visits.
- Obtain and maintain medical histories and records to assure continuity of each Individual's medical history in compliance with regulatory and legal requirements.
- Participate as a member of the program planning process (attends and participates in ISP meetings).
- Develop annual written Nursing Plan of Care, health and physical development, PCP and goal plans for each Individual plus updates as needed. Provide staff training in a timely manner and ensure understanding of all Plans of Care.
- 1+ year experience
- OPWDD experience preferred
- Valid Driver's License
- Valid NYS RN License
Source : Phaxis LLC