Registered Nurse (RN) ID/DD Population Queens

Job Description

Job Description

ANIBIC empowers people with intellectual and developmental disabilities so that they can live their best lives as independently as possible!

ANIBIC is looking for a PART-TIME (15-20 hours per week) RN to join our team!

• There may be a Full-Time Opportunity for an RN Supervisor position we intend to hire for in the future!
• We need a Registered Nurse who will provide medical care and oversight for about 15 people in our residential IRA program.
• Currently, the caseload for the RN will consist of individuals who are ambulatory, verbal, and generally independent and healthy.

REQUIREMENTS:

• Must be willing and able to travel to Fresh Meadows and Briarwood as well as other surrounding areas in Queens, NY as needed.
• NY State Registered Nurse licensure
• Must have valid driver's license and be able to commute in order to perform job responsibilities.
• Excellent verbal & written communication and organizational skills
• Prior experience working with ID/DD population in an OPWDD governed program
• Experience providing training to Direct Support Professionals regarding medical care standards.

PREFERRED REQUIREMENTS:

• Experience teaching AMAP classes and flexibility and desire to pick up extra hours to do so (about quarterly).

THIS IS THE PERFECT OPPORTUNITY FOR :

• An RN with experience serving the ID/DD population in OPWDD Certified programs.
• An experienced RN who is burned out from providing consistent, high intensity medical care throughout their career.

RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Ensure medical care and appropriate medical follow-up for indiduals with intellectual disabilities.
• Make weekly visits to assigned residences for individual medical monitoring and review of all medical reports, visit forms, diagnostic tests and laboratory results.
• Oversee medication administration and perform reconciliation.
• Provide initial and ongoing supervision/training/support to unlicensed direct support professionals on individual medical conditions and in all nursing tasks and or functions that they perform (ie. Medication Administration (AMAP Certifications), etc.);
• Periodically review that the performance of unlicensed staff is consistent with standards of care and training.
• Accompany individuals on critical medical appointments in order to enhance communication and coordination of needed medical services.
• Attend meetings as a member of the interdisciplinary team to discuss individualized support plans.
• Ensure compliance with regulatory standards and nursing practices.
• Provide on-site training as needed to other program areas as needed (ie. Day Program Services, etc.).
• Light on-call responsibilities.

FULL-TIME RN'S WITH ANIBIC GET THE FOLLOWING BENEFITS:

• Low-Cost, High Quality Healthcare Insurance
• Paid Time Off (Sick, Personal, Holidays) which advances work / life balance.
• Life Insurance
• Dental / Vision Insurance
• 403(B) / Retirement
• Paid training
• Disability insurance
• Supplemental insurance opportunities
• An inclusive and diverse team environment

If you are a dedicated Registered Nurse with a passion for providing exceptional patient care, we encourage you to apply!

Please submit your resume and cover letter highlighting your relevant experience.

ANIBIC provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, national origin, ethnicity, gender, religion, sexual orientation, age, familial status, military status, disability and any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local laws. This policy applies to all aspects of employment including hiring, promotion, demotion, compensation, training, working conditions, transfer, job assignments, benefits, layoff, and termination.

ANIBIC, Inc. serves adults with intellectual disabilities services that help improve their qualify of life and independence in all areas of their lives: We provide the following services:
* Residential Services (Queens)
* Day Habilitation Services (Manhasset and Queens)
* Vocational Services (Queens)
* Family Support Services (Queens)

Company Description

ANIBIC, Inc. serves adults with intellectual disabilities services that help improve their qualify of life and independence in all areas of their lives: We provide the following services: \r\n* Residential Services (Queens)\r\n* Day Habilitation Services (Manhasset and Queens)\r\n* Vocational Services (Queens)\r\n* Family Support Services (Queens)