RN - IRA - Adults - Brooklyn IRA

A nonprofit health services network in New York City is actively seeking a new Registered Nurse (RN) to join their team in Brooklyn and work with their Adult population. About the Opportunity: Assignment Length: Ongoing Schedule: Monday to Friday Hours: 9am to 5pm Setting: Residential FacilityPatient Population: Adults Responsibilities: The Residential Nurse (RN) will: Coordinate and follow through on provisions of health care services for assigned programs Arrange medical services for persons served and issue medical referrals, as needed Provide follow-up on medical problems for persons served Conduct training for staff in medical administration, personal hygiene, basic first aid, dental hygiene, infection control, adaptive equipment, vital signs, signs and symptoms of illness and other in-services as may be necessary to meet needs of persons served Monitor required staff health records and provide tests in accordance with regulatory agency requirements Provide immediate first aid with referral to outside emergency services or Private Physician Participate in routine individual case reviews. Prepare & maintain medical documentation on each person served and administer medications, when appropriate Provide first aid and attends to emergency needs of persons served Transport persons served to appointments, as necessary Perform other related duties, as requested Qualifications: 1+ year of related Nursing experience Graduate of an accredited School of Nursing NYS Registered Nurse (RN) license CPR certification Experience delivering of Community-based Health Services to individuals with Developmental Disabilities 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