Registered Nurse

RN needed in the Bronx.
Full time, children's residential setting.
Flexible hours.

POSITION OVERVIEW:
The RN is responsible for the complete nursing care and performance of all routine medical procedures within the scope of the nursing practice. The RN is responsible for supervising LPN's, AMAP and Direct Support Professionals (milieu counselors) in the performance of nursing tasks and activities. The RN must possess a working knowledge of NYS rules and regulations and company policies and procedures. The RN must be capable of supervising, understanding and working effectively with diverse populations.

KEY ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS

•Provide direct nursing care as prescribed by the physician/Nurse Practitioner, in compliance with recognized nursing standards and State and Federal regulations.

•Uses nursing process to make continuing assessments of our client's total health needs.

•Perform nursing assessments, by direct physical examination.

•Develop and implement an individualized plan for nursing service. The nursing care plan must be updated at least annually or whenever there is significant change in the client's condition.

•Coordinate all acute and ongoing health services, as indicated by need and regulatory mandate.

•Monitor health and behavioral status, labs and efficacy of prescribed treatments. Ensure timely communication of findings to appropriate clinical personnel.

•Ensure that all medical record documentation is accurate, timely and outcome based and reflected in the nursing notes.

•Provide health education to all clients and their support system.

•Provide initial and ongoing, but at a minimum frequency of annually, training to staff in all nursing tasks, functions, protective and preventive health measures.

•Provide training and ongoing support to staff regarding medication administration, infection control, and other training deemed appropriate.

•In conjunction with the Director of Nursing, interview and determine candidacy of other RN and LPN applicants.

•Responsible for supervision, discipline and scheduling of L.P.N's staff hours.

•Maintain documentation of all training curriculums, attendance and post training testing.

•Must have experience and ability in working with electronic health record management, electronic care coordination and electronic health record interface with external service providers.

•Active participant in the Interdisciplinary Team (IDT).

•On call availability.

•All other duties, as assigned.

Requirements

•Active, unrestricted New York State license as a Registered Professional Nurse.

•Managerial experience preferred.

•Must possess excellent verbal and written communication skills.

•Ability to work in a team environment.

•Must be able to work independently and possess sound independent judgment and decision making skills.

•Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite applications required.

For more information and to apply, please contact :
Howard Newman
Account Manager, Bond Health Staffing
th Avenue
Brooklyn, NY, 11219
Office: 1- ext. 204
Fax: 1-