Schedule: Monday - Friday 9am-5pm
Clinical Care
- Screen individuals who are being considered for admission to the CRTP and the Transitional Respite Program. Active member of the “intake” team.
- Conduct initial and ongoing nursing assessments for individuals admitted to CRTP.
- Oversight of self-medication administration program, monitor therapeutic response, and document outcomes.
- Provide direct nursing interventions such as wound care, diabetes management, respiratory illness support, and chronic disease oversight.
- Monitor early signs of medical or psychiatric crisis and initiate appropriate interventions.
- Regularly reviews medication administration records, logs documenting vital signs, elimination, glucose readings, weight, menses, and other records as individually specified.
- Reports significant issues to appropriate clinicians and team members, including the need for ordering medications, renewing or updating prescription orders, and people-supported specific drug information sheets.
- Monitor and manage medication storage and disposal procedures in accordance with federal and state law.
- Develop and monitor health goals that are person specific. Review, update, and revise these documents to ensure they are reflective of the current person supported status.
- In compliance with OSHA mandates, monitors infection control, environmental changes, and ensures that all guidelines regarding universal precautions are appropriately followed.
- Order and maintain necessary first aid and medical supplies as needed.
- 24/7 availability via phone for consultation and basic direct care.
Case Management & Transitional Support
- Partner with ICM teams to address both medical and behavioral health needs in service planning.
- Deliver health education and coaching to individuals, families, and direct support staff to promote independence and wellness.
- Facilitate hospital discharge and community reintegration through CTI, ensuring continuity of medical, psychiatric, and social support.
- Coordinate follow-up care with primary care providers, specialists, and community-based resources.
Collaboration & Training
- Serve as the clinical liaison among providers, families, and program staff.
- Participate in interdisciplinary treatment planning and case conferences.
- Train and mentor direct support professionals (DSPs) on health-related tasks and emergency response.
- Maintain timely and accurate documentation in compliance with OPWDD, OMH, and DOH regulations.
Qualifications
- Current New York State RN license (unrestricted).
- Minimum 2 years of nursing experience; background in IDD, behavioral health, crisis care, or community health preferred.
- Familiarity with OPWDD, OMH, and DOH nursing regulations and program requirements.
- Strong clinical assessment, crisis intervention, and care coordination skills.
- Excellent communication, organizational, and documentation skills.
- Ability to work independently while thriving in a team-based environment.
- Valid driver’s license preferred (travel to multiple program sites may be required).
Pay: $53.00 - $58.00 per hour
People with a criminal record are encouraged to apply
Work Location: In person
