Registered Nurse
20 hours ago
Poughkeepsie
One of our clients, is looking for a Registered Nurse. Location: Kerhonkson, NY Position Type: Contract/Temp-to-Perm Schedule: Mon-Fri 09:00am-05:00pm Job Summary: • Administers medical care and prescribed treatments and medications to individuals in assigned programs in accordance with established nursing standards and procedures. Essential Functions: Standards of Conduct: • You consistently demonstrate knowledge of, adherence to, and willingness to promote Client's Standards of Conduct., • As a Servant Leader of Client, you conduct yourself as a person of character and work as a compassionate collaborator creating meaningful connections with other employees and those we serve, while respecting boundaries. Safety First: • You follow our safety policies, procedures, and Center approved practices., • You exercise good judgment when confronted with safety related decisions., • You show the foresight of a servant leader by taking decisive action by demonstrating concern for the safety of our client, consumers, yourself, community and others., • You speak up/report when you identify practices that do not support the safety of clients. Mission Driven: • You consistently demonstrate dedication to Client's mission and vision., • You support Client's Philosophy of Care and work with others positively and in a caring and compassionate manner, demonstrating a passion for serving others (Person of Character)., • As a servant leader, you have a passion for serving others - assesses and tries to improve how people experience our services, systems, and processes. Leads with Moral Authority: • As a servant leader, you have clear expectations and you hold yourself and others accountable for meeting high standards and report/raise concerns when you identify behaviors/practices that do not meet standards., • You work diligently to achieve goals, minimize risk, and take responsibility and ownership of your own decisive actions, work product, and services provided. You demonstrate this by completing assignments on time, working independently, and by being dependable., • In performing your work, you demonstrate patience and self-control., • You are always en route continually incorporating new innovations to advance our services, our industry and the lives of those we serve. Ethical: • You conduct business in a manner that adheres to established internal and external guidelines and regulations, and are regarded by others as one who will always "do the right thing, " As a servant leader, you act with moral authority to show accountability and strive to meet the "Client Family Standard " and Client's Ethical Standards., • You use Client's resources in a prudent manner., • You are alert to potential risks, concerns, and violations, taking action to immediately report concerns to a supervisor or appropriate manager. Competencies: Customer Service: • As a servant leader, you put people first showing care and concern for all., • You are viewed by others as professional, approachable, friendly, and helpful., • You see yourself as the face, the reputation, and the integrity of Client., • You demonstrate knowledge of your customers (internal and external) and take steps to understand and address their current and anticipated needs., • You follow up on your commitments and work to ensure the highest level of customer experience and satisfaction. Respectful: • As a servant leader, you treat others fairly, consistently, and with dignity., • You display personal and professional boundaries., • You use positive and pro-social interactions., • You work as a compassionate collaborator to express appreciation and resolve conflict constructively, directly, and professionally., • You welcome and accept the differences in others and develop meaningful connections, and work well with others in a diverse environment. Team Focused: • You understand your role on the team and contribute towards its success., • You are a compassionate collaborator, placing the team's interests ahead of your own., • You work collaboratively with others and actively seek input from others to arrive at a solution., • As a servant leader, you bring new ideas, innovation, vision and energy to the group. You actively support team decisions once they are made. Capable Skilled Communicator: • You demonstrate empathy, and readily share information or knowledge needed by others., • You routinely promote open communication by listening to others and seeking and providing timely meaningful performance feedback., • You offer sincere and specific praise., • You effectively and appropriately convey your thoughts both verbally and in writing so that others understand., • You use communication persuasively, technology effectively and responsibly, and within policy. You offer praise to others. Positive Initiative: • You lead and influence others by example., • You take pride in your work, and demonstrate servant leadership as a systems thinker with a "can do " nimble attitude while completing assignments., • When challenged with obstacles, you always consider the greater good., • You see the big picture and are solution focused., • You effectively manage unexpected events with foresight, and you act on opportunities to improve the services. Professional Skills: • Will be responsible for maintaining standards of developmental disabilities nursing practice., • Be knowledgeable of Federal and State regulations as they pertain to Residential and School programs., • Develop, monitor, and update individualized health care records, plans consistent with all appropriate regulations for the program setting (this includes medical history, drug reactions, allergies, prescribed medications, immunizations records, etc.)., • Ensures that medications are administered as prescribed and Approved Medication Administration Personnel are supervised and their certification is maintained as required by regulations and agency policy., • Will act as the primary liaison between program employees, medical providers, and families/guardians regarding health care coordination., • Provides guidance, training, and support to employees and residential staff regarding health and wellness., • Participate in departmental meetings, in-service training programs, and professional seminars to keep abreast of changes in legislation, nursing techniques, etc., • Will serve as an active member of the interdisciplinary team., • Completes nursing assessments on assigned caseloads as required by regulations and agency policy., • Assures control of communicable diseases and infections by identification and assessment, and implementation of appropriate protective and preventative measures., • Will minimally maintain weekly communication with the Residence Manager or designee and will maintain weekly visits to assigned programs., • Will review all medical consults, changes in individuals' conditions, and any new medical policies and procedures. Other Responsibilities Include: • Make initial first aid assessment of employees when injured on the job., • Responsible for maintaining NYS Driver's License., • Perform related tasks as directed by supervisor. Denotes Essential Functions: • All Supervisory jobs must include the following responsibilities:, • Staff Leadership / Development: As a servant leader, you value and prioritize professional development., • You provide timely and meaningful performance feedback, and ensure that all performance assessments are completed on time., • Supervisor sets clear performance expectations with staff, provides coaching, and uses prompts, modeling, praise and recognition to promote effective performance., • Conducts observations and provides timely coaching and feedback to help staff achieve competency in required skills., • Performance improvement and/or development plans are developed and consistently implemented and monitored., • Exhibits effective conflict resolution skills and directs team in a fair and supportive manner., • Further, demonstrates that human resources policies, procedures, and practices are consistently applied., • Demonstrates ability to enhance supervisory / staff communications by documenting that team meetings are conducted and communication occurs consistently with direct reports. Job Specifications: EDUCATION: • Associates degree or BS in Nursing and successful completion of the State Board Examination for licensing. EXPERIENCE: • Graduate nurse with RN license required., • Some experience is preferred but not required., • Client has a Comprehensive training program.