Registered School Nurse - Brooklyn

We are currently looking for a Registered Nurse for our Brooklyn Children's Program in Greenpoint, supporting pre-school students with developmental disabilities. This is a Monday-Friday, 8am-3pm opportunity and follows the NYC DOE School Calendar, including paid time off for all school breaks.

$10,000 SIGN-ON BONUS INCLUDED!!

SUMMARY

Under general supervision, is responsible for providing assessments, evaluation, diagnosis and therapeutic intervention for students in the school programs in accordance with ADAPT Community Network (ADAPT) policies, the regulations and requirements of applicable regulatory agencies and the standards of the profession. Monitors and documents treatment plan and progress. Conveys techniques to others. Participates in consultative process with parents

and team members.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

The duties and responsibilities of the Registered Nurse – Children’s Program will include, but are not limited to the following:

Performs all or some of the following

• Serves and participates as a member of interdisciplinary team at team meetings, Annual Reviews, Special Review Committee meetings, In-Services, etc. as required. Is responsible for coordinating and follow through on provisions of health care services for assigned program(s).

• Arranges medical services for persons served and issues medical referrals as needed.

• Provides follow-up on medical recommendations and prescriptions for persons served.

• Conducts training for staff in personal hygiene, basic first aid, dental hygiene, infection control, adaptive equipment, vital signs, signs and symptoms of illness and other in-services as may be necessary to meet needs of persons served.

• Handles control of communicable diseases and infections through identification and assessment. Reports to consulting physician and implements appropriate protective and preventive measures and staff training in regard to infection control.

• Monitors required staff health records in accordance with regulatory agency requirements.

• Provides immediate first aid and referral to outside emergency services or private physician.

• Prepares and maintains medical documentation on each person served as needed.

• Administers medications as prescribed. Supervises storage of medications.

• Provides supervision and training for Licensed Practical Nurses and/or less experienced Registered Nurses during their tenure at agency.

• Maintains Nursing Office and orders supplies, and equipment as required.

• Transports persons served to appointments as necessary.

• Visits persons served at home as requested by Director or designee.

• Keeps abreast of changes in Nursing Services field.

• Performs other related duties as requested.

QUALIFICATIONS

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

• Ability to read, write, speak and understand English

• Good oral and written communication skills

• Good organizational skills

• Interpersonal skills necessary to interact effectively with coworkers, employees, students and their families and outside contacts

• Must be able to maintain the strictest confidentiality of student and staff records

• Knowledge of equipment typically used by persons receiving services, including wheelchairs and adaptive devices.

• Ability to analyze problems and determine corrective actions

• Must be willing to work at various program sites

EDUCATION and/or EXPERIENCE

• Graduate of an accredited program of professional nursing

• At least one year of experience as a Registered Nurse in the delivery of community-based health services to individuals with developmental disabilities, specifically neurological conditions, seizure disorders, and g-tubes.

• Experience working within a pediatric setting is preferred.

LICENSE/CERTIFICATION

• License and current registration as a Registered Nurse in the State of New York

COMPENSATION: $47 - $52/hour + $10,000 SIGN-ON BONUS & Industry Leading Benefits!

At ADAPT, we value diversity, equity, inclusion, accessibility, and belonging. We strive to ensure that our employees are comfortable bringing their whole, authentic self to work and that the people we support can also be their authentic selves. We value diverse backgrounds, opinions, ideas, and ways of thinking. We aim to build an inclusive and diverse workforce that is empowered and supported with leaders who create diverse and inclusive teams. We continuously seek opportunities for the organization to foster a more positive, respected, united, and collaborative culture.

ADAPT Community Network is proud to be an equal opportunity employer and is committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees. Qualified candidates of diverse ethnic and racial backgrounds and status are encouraged to apply for vacant positions at all levels.