Hybrid Nursing Community Housing Outreach at Access-Supports for Living
Access-Supports for Living · Mt. Vernon, United States Of America · Hybrid
- Junior
- Office in Mt. Vernon
- Provide health teaching to individual program participants
- Conduct health assessments and social related health care screenings.
- Coordinate and collaborate with medical providers
- Complete all required documentation
- In the event of a medical emergency, will assess, take vital signs, and coordinate additional medical assistance as needed.
- Conducts and documents medical and nursing services as required by the Guidance Center of Westchester and Network policies and procedures.
- Assesses and schedules the need for other periodic evaluations.
- Reviews all medical records for compliance for prescribe protocols.
- Acts as a liaison concerning medical issues with consulting physicians, parents/family, Case Managers, Day Program, Emergency Room, Site Supervisor and other Interdisciplinary Team Members.
- Reviews required nursing in-services with counselors.
- Advises the nursing supervisor about necessary changes in medical status of Program Participants.
- Experience with adults in Mental Health and/or closely related field
- Valid CPR/BLS/AED certification
- Must have reliable working vehicle, and valid clean driver’s license
- Strong written and verbal communication skills
- Self-Starter
- High level of patience, empathy, and compassion
- Excellent observation skills with high attention to detail
- Strong organizational skills
- Excellent problem solving and time management skills
- Instructing people supported and staff in medical procedures and healthy lifestyle
- Understanding of healthcare state standards and procedures
- Previous clinical experience
- Strong computer skills
- Current RN license to practice in NYS
- Two years of previous nursing experience with mental health, Intellectual Developmental Disability (IDD) population or hospital nursing and/or nursing home experience
- Must be able to travel to clients homes throughout Westchester County.
- Able to work in open space floor plan
- Must be capable to move throughout work day
- Occasional lifting of > _25+ pounds