Per Diem RN - OPWDD Exp Required

## Description **$5,000 Sign-on Bonus!!** **The sign-on bonus to be paid in split payments at 90-days, 6 months, and 12 months.** The Registered Nurse (RN) is responsible for managing the care of the people supported by promoting and restoring their health through the nursing process: collaborating with physicians and multi-disciplinary team members; providing physical and psychological support to families; and supervising staff members. The RN reports to the Director of Nursing. The Agency Nurse (RN) shall be responsible for the supervision of unlicensed direct care staff in the performance of nursing tasks and activities: - Train and supervise the administration of medication and documents findings. - Collect and interpret clinical data and will determine appropriate intervention needed. - Will make sure necessary medications are available to people supported. - Prioritize individual medical needs and provide necessary nursing care. - Will provide counseling and case management for assigned people supported. - Will develop individualized care plans based on physician recommendations and orders - Assess and provide medically related trainings to DSPs - Instruct at least one agency-wide medically related training - Will initiate standing doctor’s orders to ensure that they are communicated and followed - Will utilize the nursing process and provide triage when necessary. - Collaborate and communicate with Directors and Residential Management and Staff - Participate in at least one agency committee - Attend trainings to remain current in field - Ensure that staff within program is appropriately trained in any person-specific medical needs. - And other duties as assigned Salary range: $44.08/hr schedule: Per Diem **Benefits:** - Medical, Dental, Vision benefits available - 403(b) retirement plan. - 28-days of paid time off (PTO). - 7 NYS Paid Sick days. - Paid holidays. - Commitment Bonus. - Referral Bonus. - Employee Assistance Program (EAP). - Life insurance. ## Requirements - Registered Nurse in NYS - Valid New York State Driver’s License required. - 1 year OPWDD experience required. An EEO M/F/D/V/SO