Registered Nurse

Eihab is a non-profit organization currently seeking a dynamic Part Time Registered Nurse (RN) to join our team.  Seeking a candidate that is willing to learn and grow with a fast-growing organization. We are looking for a responsible and charismatic RN who is able to provide medical attention to our clients who are experiencing medical and physical conditions who require nursing care.

Positions Shift: Friday and Saturdays, hours to be determined.

Responsibilities:  

• The RN will utilize the nursing process documentation and communication skills to collaborate with physicians and other team members.
• Supervise provisions of client care services.
• Provides nursing assessments to all EIHAB clients.
• Provides health education training as assigned.
• Provide initial health screenings upon admission, to include pain assessment.
• Maintain an adequate understanding of psychiatric diagnosis (including proper diagnostic codes).
• Maintain an adequate understanding of the psychotherapeutic process.
• Maintain (and convey to stakeholders) adequate knowledge of psychotropic medications and side effects along with medical problems associated with medications.
• Maintain an adequate knowledge of client mental health issues and psychotropic medical problems that are most common to this consumer population.
• Provide transportation for clients for medical care, as needed.
• Maintain ongoing relationships with licensed physicians and dentists to provide medical care as required.
• Ensure provision of emergency medical care, onsite and in the hospital, for individuals.
• Provide health instruction to the individuals, as needed.
• Maintain a complete record of all immunizations provided, pain assessments, medicine administered, nutritional assessment, vision and hearing checks, physical examinations and any treatment provided for specific illness or medical emergency.
• Ensure that medical, dental and health services are provided in compliance with all applicable federal, state and local regulations.
• Arrange medications to be continued while clients are on home visits, on emergency leave, and special trips.
• Perform all other duties as assigned.

Requirements:

• Candidate must be 21 years of age or older.
• Must have graduated from an accredited school of nursing in the state of New Jersey.
• Required to have and maintain a valid license to practice nursing in the state of New Jersey.
• Current CPR certificate.
• Driver’s license valid in the state of New Jersey, plus three years driving history and a driving record in good standing.

Additional Requirements:

• Candidate must successfully complete DDD Modules of Medication Administration, Overview of Developmental Disabilities, Abuse and Neglect and CPR/First Aid within 120 days of hire.
• Successfully completes training in agency approved procedure for handling life threatening emergencies/Danielle’s Law and HIPPA training prior to working directly with the consumers.
• Maintains current CPR/First Aid and Mantoux requirements.