Overview
Founded as an orphanage in 1831, Rising Ground has been at the forefront of evolving community needs. Driven by the belief that each of us can thrive when life has hope and opportunity, Rising Ground provides caring support and proven paths to positive change, helping children, adults, and families rise above adversity. Each year, Rising Ground is a positive force in the lives of more than 25,000 individuals through 50 programs in 70 locations throughout New York City and Westchester. Our strong belief and commitment to diversity is integral to building a strong staff that reflects the communities we serve. Rising Ground is headquartered in downtown Brooklyn.
Job Summary: The RN provides care management to Individuals with Developmental Disabilities under the OPWDD regulations. Supervision of Staff regarding delegated nursing tasks such as, but not limited to, medication administration, medical care, participation in team meetings, and education and training within the scope of practice.
Responsibilities
- Direct supervision for all staff providing medical support to Individuals within the residential program.
- Ensure effective medical care with proper documentation.
- Ensure the medical well-being of the Individuals within a safe and clean environment.
- Implement, monitor, and supervise the Staff regarding trainings, delegated nursing tasks, and AMAP staff.
- 24-hour telephone triage with a 30-minute response time as per OPWDD regulations.
- Attend meetings as required: clinical meetings, nursing meetings, ISP meetings, residential staff meetings, and other meetings as required.
- Maintain HIPAA regulations.
- Other duties as assigned.
Qualifications
- RN, preferably BSN, with at least 1 year of work experience.
- Current NYS nursing license and BLS.
- OPWDD experience and knowledge.
- Ability to utilize nursing assessment skills in an autonomous environment.
- Critical thinking skills necessary to monitor and analyze medical records, reports, triaging calls, and supervision of Staff as needed.
Supervisory Responsibility: No
Work Environment: Provides care in the homes of Individuals with developmental disabilities.
Position Type/Expected Hours of Work: Per Diem: 15-20 hours/week
Pay Rate: $60/hr
Travel (if required): Multiple sites
Physical Requirements:
Other Duties: Please note this job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties, or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job. Duties, responsibilities, and activities may change at any time with or without notice.
EQUAL EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITY STATEMENT: It is the policy of Rising Ground that the Agency wholly complies with equal treatment of all employees and applicants for employment without unlawful discrimination as to an individual’s perceived or actual race, creed, color, national origin, alienage, citizenship status, gender, gender identity, age, disability, marital status, partnership status, sexual orientation, ethnicity, religion, or veteran status in all employment decisions, including but not limited to recruitment, hiring, compensation, training and apprenticeship, promotion, upgrading, demotion, downgrading, transfer, layoff, and termination and all other terms and conditions of employment.
