At In Flight, Inc. we empower people with intellectual and developmental disabilities, to reach for hopes and dreams, and support a meaningful quality of life. In Flight Inc., is a nonprofit that provides support services within a home environment and the community for adults with IDD. We are looking for an RN to join our agency. Please take a look at our website to get to know us. www.inflightinc.org GENERAL PURPOSE OF JOB
- Acts as a liaison concerning medical issues with consulting physicians, parents/family, Day Program, Emergency Room, Residence Coordinator, and other Interdisciplinary Team Members.
- Provides nursing services as required by OPWDD regulations and In Flight policies and procedures.
- Reviews all medical records for compliance for prescribe protocols.
- Facilitating training programs to our Direct Support Professionals
- Other additional nursing responsibilities as required by the Director of Nursing.
ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES
- Ensure all individuals receive adequate and timely healthcare oversight, monitoring and follow up.
- Ensure that all physicians' orders are followed and implemented as prescribed.
- Ensure that all follow up appointments ordered by a physician are completed as prescribed.
- Ensure that all medications as ordered by a physician are administered as ordered.
- Ensure that there are no outdated medications in the designated medication storage areas in all programs. Once a month, the RN will check the paperwork to ensure that staff are doing the med counts and checking the expiration dates.
- Ensure that staff are provided guidance on Individuals' specific protective oversight needs pertaining to healthcare and safety needs.
- Train staff on DNR/DNI protocols and know where the paperwork is, call Hospice with concerns. If deceased, call Hospice.
- Participate as a member of the Interdisciplinary Team.
- Participate in the pre-admission evaluation study and plan.
- Participate in the evaluation study, program design, and placement of each resident at the time of admission.
- Develop a written plan for each resident to provide nursing services as a part of the total rehabilitation plan.
- Annual and PRN are re-evaluated and updated nursing service plans and programming.
- Make recommendations as needed to appropriate community agencies (hospitals, rehabilitation centers, home health agencies, clinics, laboratories, etc.), individual's Primary Care Physicians will make referrals.
- Will ensure that trainers are providing, In-service staff training in the following areas: detecting signs of illness requiring medical or nursing intervention; reporting to medical authorities; implementation of appropriate protective and preventive measures, including accident and illness prevention and any other pertinent training upon request.
- Conduct the Medication Administration Training and oversight of staff.
- Provide immunizations for all employees and consumers as required by regulation.
- Serve in a nursing capacity as on-call for all programs as necessary and required by the agency.
- Supervise LPNs and Direct Care Staff in assessing the health status of clients on a routine basis.
- Follow all OPWDD regulations pertaining to administration of Health Care services.
- Implement all Plans of Corrective Action (POCAs) pertaining to Nursing services and healthcare provision.
- Updates the manager to review the medical that is in place.
- Any other duties/responsibilities as assigned by Immediate Supervisor and/or Executive Director.
EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE
- RN degree from an accredited School of Nursing Bachelor preferred.
- 3 years' experience with the IDD population preferred.
In Flight is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Benefits are offered to positions of 30 hours or more.
- 3 weeks PTO in the first year along with 56 hours of sick time
- 403(b) Retirement company match 2% after one year
- Low cost medical, dental, and vision insurance for single or family plans
- Life Insurance (15K no cost with additional increases available)
- Paid Holidays
- Supplemental Benefits
- Education Reimbursement
CERTIFICATES, LICENSES, REGISTRATIONS
- New York State Registered Nursing license or Nurse Practitioner License
- The employee is required to successfully complete the required training.
- A valid NYS driver license with driving record that meets the insurer's standards is required.
PHYSICAL DEMANDS The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee in order to successfully perform the essential functions of this position. Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions of this position. While performing the duties of this position, the employee is regularly required to stand and walk. The employee is occasionally required to sit, climb, balance, stoop, kneel, crouch and crawl. The employee must be able to lift up to 50lbs. CONDITIONS OF EMPLOYMENT The employee agrees to comply with the Corporate Compliance Policy and all laws, rules, regulations, and standards of conduct relating to the position. All staff must pass all NYS Justice Center Background Check Requirements, and Physical. In addition, the employee has a duty to report any suspected violations of the law (including any motor vehicle infractions) to the Human Resources Department.