United Staffing Solutions, a leader in the healthcare staffing industry, is seeking Registered Nurses in the Bronx, NY.

Schedule: 10 am-6 pm

Pay: $55-$57/hr DOE

**It is required by the OPWDD that the Registered Nurse for the program be notified of any incident. Thus you would be expected to answer the phone should staff from the residence call with inquiries or notifications.**

• Serves as a member of interdisciplinary team and is responsible for coordinating and following through on provisions of health care services for assigned residences
• Develops, supervises implementation of, reviews and revises each resident’s written health care plan that is developed and implemented according to instructions of a physician and assessment.
• Integrates therapeutic intervention techniques into programs or home of person served through consultation with parent/guardian and staff at team meetings, case conferences or through other informal contacts.
• Develops a written plan for each resident to provide nursing services as a part of total habilitation programs.
• Participates in interdisciplinary team meetings and annual reviews as required by each division.
• Monitors required staff health records and provides tests in accordance with regulatory agency requirements
• Conducts training for staff in medical administration, personal hygiene, basic first aid, dental hygiene, infection control, adaptive equipment, vital signs, signs and symptoms of illness and other in-services as may be necessary to meet needs of individuals in each residence.
• Handles control of communicable diseases and infections through identification and assessment, reporting to consulting physician and implementation of appropriate protective and preventive measures and staff training in regard to infection control.
• Keeps up to date and accurate records of examinations, immunizations, illnesses, accidents and other pertinent data via progress notes.
• Administers medications when appropriate, and supervises AMAP certified staff in medication administration. Supervises all medication prescribed for individuals in accordance with agency policies.

Apply now for immediate consideration!