Registered Nurse- Per Deim

Purpose: The RN will align his/her scope of work with Jawonio’s Mission, while incorporating Jawonio’s Core Values as the guiding principle for all work activities.

Summary: The RN will provide comprehensive nursing services to persons living in the Jawonio Residences. 

Essential Duties and Responsibilities include the following. Other duties may be assigned. Note that employees may not be assigned all duties and responsibilities.

• Conducts ongoing reviews of Individual’s medical records specific to their health needs.  Reviews records to maintain an accurate assessment of Individual’s health condition and quality of care received.
• Participates in quality improvement activities to ensure that records and documentation meet regulatory and professional standards.
• Implements Corrective Action Plans.
• Develop and Implements Plan of Nursing Services
• Develop Nursing Summaries and other Health Related reports as needed
• Conduct Formal In-Service and Trainings on health-related topics
• Implements & monitors the scheduling of medical appointments as deemed appropriate for Individual’s
• Assists the LPN/CNA’s as needed, by providing nursing care services and administration of medications when needed.
• Oversee medication administration and certification process of all medication certified staff, in accordance with NYS Education Department. Department of Health & OPWDDD
• Maintains collegial relationships with physicians and other health care providers
• Submits End of Shift & IDT Reports
• Additional responsibilities may be assigned based on program needs
• Must cooperate and participate fully with Jawonio and/or Justice Center and OPWDD during an investigation or inspection, including making verbal and written statements as requested by the person(s) doing the investigation.
• Perform Covid testing on Individuals as needed. Oversee Covid self-testing on Employees as needed

Qualifications: To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential assigned duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Education/Experience: Licensed by NYS to practice as a Registered Nurse & associate’s degree in applied science

Language Ability: Ability to read, analyze, and interpret general medical periodicals, professional journals, technical procedures, or governmental regulations. Ability to write reports and business correspondence. Ability to effectively present information and respond to questions from groups of employees, managers, consumers, and families.

Math Ability: Ability to work with mathematical concepts such as probability and statistical inference. Ability to apply concepts such as fractions, percentages, ratios, and proportions to practical situations.