Job Description

Mercy Home for Children a nonprofit agency providing support to the intellectual and developmental disabled adult population, is recruiting for a Full-time (35 hours) Registered Nurses to work in our residential programs.

to help the individuals maintain and improve their health status by providing oversight for medical conditions and treatments. To maintain adherence to medical protocols outlined by OPWDD regulations and Mercy Home Policy and Procedures. Represent the Agency by promoting and modeling the mission and core values of the Sisters of Mercy and Mercy Home.

Requirements

Role Qualifications: Current licensure as a Registered Nurse in New York State, a Valid and Unrestricted NYS Driver’s License and experience working with OPWDD preferred.

Position Responsibilities:

• To assess the general health needs of the individuals we serve and effectively communicate to the Primary Physician and Residence with follow up on all recommendations.
• Implements appropriate protective and preventative measures to maintain an environment of wellness.
• Develop a Nursing Plan for an individual when appropriate and to periodically review and update.
• Maintain and update health records as necessary and monitor immunization regimens.
• Arrange clinic referrals, make appointments and may be needed to accompany individuals to clinics as necessary.
• Supervise AMAP’s administration of medications ensuring all medication are available and stored according to regulations.
• Participate in all reviews, clinician meetings and program meetings as necessary and appropriate.
• Informs the VP of Nursing within 24 hours of any medical incident, ER visit, or hospitalization.
• Orders medical supplies as needed, after approval from Director of Nursing.
• Be available by phone for staff consultation when necessary or to provide coverage for when not reachable. The nurse will determine and instruct when Call-ins are appropriate and necessary.
• Provide staff training on detecting signs & symptoms of Illness and any medical problems which warrant Medical or Nursing Intervention. Basic skills required to meet the health needs of the consumers; oral hygiene; First Aid for accidents and illness. Infectious disease and infection control policy and procedures. All topics appropriate for individuals (ex. Seizures, Hypertension AAS, Skin Conditions, Hearing, Vision, Braces, etc).
• Provide supervision and training to all AMAP staff and Direct Support Professionals. Good communications skills including listening and expressive ability, good writing skills. Maintain health and wellness while encouraging the independence of the individual to the highest level of their ability.
• Represent the Agency in a positive light, abiding by our mission and core values.

Reporting to this position: all AMAP staff (direct support professionals).

Mercy Home provides comprehensive benefits such as medical, dental, vision, prescription, 403 (b), Afflac, Legal Shield, ample paid time off, 13 paid holidays and your birthday off. We also offer wellness programs & we enjoy celebrating staff milestones.

To apply, forward resume to: mjenkins@mercyhomeny.org