Job Description

Community Residential Nurse PT JobID: 222

• Position Type:

  Community/ RN Nurse

• Date Posted:

  10/3/2023

• Location:

  Lafayette

PT Salary Range: $40-45 HR (10 Hours per IRA)$1500 Sign on Bonus:750 after completion of 3 months/ 750 after completion of 6 months Organization Profile:Hawthorne Foundation Inc. serves children and adults with autism and other developmental disabilities. Our educational, vocational and life skills programs are only a few of the programs available. We also offer parent training, recreational activities and crisis intervention.Mission:An Applied Behavior Analysis approach to lifelong quality educational, habilitative, vocational and recreational programs for individuals with autism and other intellectual disabilities.Vision:To foster independence, integration, individualization, and productivity while enhancing the quality of the lives for the people we serve. Our goal is to enable each and every individual to reach his/her maximum potential in the least restrictive environment by selecting and promoting educational practices that are grounded in research and science, in particular applied behavior analysis; and, to assist each individual with identifying and realizing his/her own goals. Qualifications for Registered Nurse (RN):

• Certification by the State of New York as a Registered Nurse.

• Knowledge and experience in the field of developmental disabilities working with individuals over 21.

• Sensitivity to the needs of the individuals we service, their families and personnel.

• Ability to relate to others, especially special needs, is essential.

• Good communication skills (e.g., verbal, written and telephone)

• Computer skills

General Responsibilities (Registered Nurse)

• Registered Nurse (RN) will ensure retention, review and maintain each Individuals health records and Immunization records.

• Registered Nurse ensures acquisition of physical examination by physician to achieve compliance with the OPWDD regulations.

• The Registered Nurse ensures all required medical and health related documentation is complete, current and maintained in a chart/file established for each individual.

• Physically assess individuals to recognize normal and abnormal variations.

• Participate in team conferences and individual program planning for each individual.

• The Registered Nurse (RN) documents changes in medical status to ensure that it is complete and comprehensive. (e.g., illness, seizure activity or any other changes in health status that require medical assessment and maintain up to date information pertaining to medication, food and seasonal allergies).

• The Registered Nurse (RN) recognizes and understands how cultural life style, family dynamics, and economic, ethnic and environmental factors affect health.

• The Registered Nurse understands the nutritional needs of students.

• RN provides first aid to students as needed.

• The Registered Nurse participates in counseling and teaching individuals, their families, and educational staff on topics such as personal hygiene, family life, dental care, sex education and safety education.

• The Registered Nurse (RN) participates in counseling, training, in servicing and teaching of staff to ensure staff is adequately informed.

• Follows and implements all policies and procedures.

Hawthorne Foundation Inc. provided the following inclusive hiring information:We are an equal opportunity employer and considers all qualified applicants equally without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, veteran status, or disability status.

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