• Identify and organize appointments for week in conjunction with RN and Manager
• Transports and accompanies residents on as scheduled medical appointments and completes all necessary follow-up upon return from appointment
• Performs delegated nursing tasks as directed by the RN and under the supervision of the RN
• Oversee coordination of all medication administration including verifying prescriptions, ordering medications, regulatory documentation, and staff administration of medications in conjunction with RN and under supervision of RN
• Maintain medication inventory including prescription medications, over the counter medication and required first aid supplies are in stock at all times and that check expiration dates are routinely checked
• Ensures maintenance of all medically related documentation (MAR, MD Consults, etc.)
• Updates RN daily on resident's medical status
• Responsible to complete all documentation prior to end of shift and report all issues/concerns to RN and Residence Manager
• Completes the documentation of Occurrence Reports as required
• Reviews and makes daily entries into House Log Book on all pertinent resident/residence related issues
• Monitors resident progress and notifies applicable others of concerns, changes in behavior or of progress
• Responsible to implement all directives issued by RN and Manager as needed
• Handles telephone calls and inquiries; provides necessary follow-up; keeps family and management notified when necessary
•  Knows and applies emergency procedures in event of a crisis including fire safety
• Acts as liaison between Residence, Day Program, Physicians and families on all resident medical related issues
• Provides individual residents instruction and/or assistance with daily living skills and rehabilitation or social skills in accordance with Individual Service Plan
• Provides ongoing training to residents and staff in areas of need identified in Individual Service Plan in conjunction with RN & Manager
• Provides hands-on client specific training to staff members as directed by RN
• Attends annual and semi-annual reviews providing medical input in absence of RN involvement
• Visits residents in hospital, as needed and coordinate Discharge Plan in conjunction with RN
• Completes necessary residential habilitation notes, progress notes and other required documentation
• Complies with OSHA regulations and universal precautions, AMAP Training, annual recertification training and annual PPD clearance as per agency policy
• Attends various meetings/in-services, participates in staff meetings in conjunction with mandatory annual in-services as directed by Residence Manager I RN
• Supervises residents' intake of medication as prescribed in accordance with OMRDD approved Medication Administration Procedure
• Maintains friendly and professional working atmosphere
• Maintains professional appearance
• Ensures residents are always treated with dignity

• Education: New York State License Nurse
• Experience:  Specialized training in I/DD and/or one year experience in community health care services, excellent verbal and written communication skills, including strong organizational, detail and interpersonal skills; strong team building skills; computer skills and knowledge of word processing; demonstrated ability to work effectively with men and women of diverse races, ethnicities, ages and sexual orientations in a multicultural environment.

SPECIAL SKILLS:                    

• CPR and First Aid Trained
• Must be a team player in order to interact with Administrative and Managerial staff as well as Supervisory and Line Staff, as appropriate
• Have a strong sensitivity to cultural differences in order to work well with staff, individuals and families served.
• Able to set limits, maintain role, work collaboratively and respectfully