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AHRC New York City is seeking a Part-Time Registered Nurse (RN) for their Crisis Respite Transition Program (CRTP). The RN will evaluate and monitor the health and safety needs of people with developmental disabilities to promote wellness. This is a part-time position that will work with the Intensive Case Management program (ICM) and the CRTP program.  In urgent/emergent situations, the RN may receive phone calls outside of routine working hours.Location: Brooklyn 11225Schedule: 24.5 hours per week.flexible schedule.Salary: $63,000 per year plus a comprehensive Benefit Package. See Benefit information below.ESSENTIAL RESPONSIBILITIES Works in collaboration with the  Clinical team to screen people referred to the CRTP within 48 hours of screening by  Clinical team. Collaborates with program staff to coordinate care for people in the CRTP and ICM programs. Monitors and assesses health needs including assisting with follow-up care as needed. Assessment by direct observation when appropriate, of people’s health status.  Observe for signs and symptoms of discomfort, distress or illnesses.  Evaluation of physical status changes for exacerbation of existing conditions, onset of disease, and/or responses to care and treatment.  Documentation and follow up of all findings. Communicate with hospitals, physicians, families, team members and clinicians involved in providing services to people. Communicate and follow up on hospitalizations, emergency room visits, reports of injury, trauma, accidents, illness, distress and other health issues as people require.Attend meetings to discuss any health-related issues regarding people supported as needed.Assists staff with understanding roles in supervised medication self-administration  in accordance agency policy.  Participates in in-services and  provides training as needed. Regularly reviews treatment and adaptive equipment records, logs documenting vital signs, elimination, glucose readings, weight, menses, bowel movements, and other records as individually specified.  Reports significant issues to appropriate clinicians and team members, including need for ordering medications, renewing or updating prescription orders and people’s specific drug information sheets.  Monitor and manage medication storage and disposal procedures in accordance with federal and state law.Monitor people’s dietary and nutritional needs.  In-service and support staff in managing special meal requirements of people served. Participate in discharge planning including writing recommendations for referrals to other agencies and follow up care.Ensure that referrals are made for routine and specialty medical services, and follow up to ensure that recommendations and orders are appropriately carried out and managed.In compliance with OSHA mandates, monitors infection control, environmental changes and ensures that all guidelines regarding universal precautions are appropriately followed.  Orders and maintain necessary first aid and medical supplies as needed.
