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Registered Nurse (12-month school calendar)
POSITION SUMMARY
The Registered Nurse is responsible to assess and monitor medical concerns, review, provide nursing care to program participants, complete required documentation, provide in-services to staff, collaborate with physicians and nurse practitioners, certify AMA P's, review and act on incident reports, provide on-call coverage and participate in Agency activities.
ESSENTIAL RESPONSIBILITIES
Role responsibilities include but are not limited to the following:
• Monitor and assess program participant's medical concerns.
• Provide routine and emergency nursing care to program participants.
• Complete all required documentation and reports according to program regulations including program participants' quarterly and annual medical reviews and charts.
• Provide nursing and medical in-services to staff at Kelberman Center Residences and other programs as necessary.
• Collaborate with physicians and nurse practitioners on medical issues.
• Certify and re-certify all AMAP's on an as needed basis.
• Trains staff on CPR (American Red Cross), First Aide, and Epi-pehs as assigned
• Review and act on incident reports.
• Provide "on-call" telephone coverage as needed.
• Participate in activities as part of the treatment team that may include meetings, appointments, trainings, and committees.
• Establish a work environment that creates positive communication between supervisors and employees and assimilates new employees to the Agency's culture, values and mission.
• Provide supervision to LPN associated with Kelberman programs.
• Ensure compliance with all pertinent government and agency regulations and operating standards.
• Maintain and regularly compile data and documentation to be reviewed by supervisor as required.
• Contribute to a positive work environment through collaborative teamwork and positive communication in alignment with the Kelberman's culture, values and mission.
• Demonstrate excellent work attendance by being punctual and reliable for all scheduled shifts and meetings.
• Ensure compliance with all pertinent government and agency regulations and operating standards.
• Adhere to mandatory reporting requirements and HIPAA laws.
• Other duties as assigned.
Position Information
Kelberman is a leading provider of autism services for children, adults and families in the Mohawk Valley and Central New York.
Requirements
REQUIRED SKILLS AND ABILITIES
• Maintain professional boundaries and confidentiality.
• Exercise tact, discretion and judgment in working with a variety of people
• Displays flexibility and openness in daily work and encourages others to stay open to change and improvement.
• Demonstrates and promotes respect toward coworkers and adapts behaviors to work effectively with varying people and situations.
• Must possess the ability to make independent decisions when circumstances are warranted
• Demonstrated proficiency in the areas of quality assurance, fiscal management and regulatory compliance of programs and services for persons with significant development and/or healthcare needs.
• Outstanding written and verbal communication skills.
We are an equal employment opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status or any other characteristic protected by law.
