When you dedicate yourself to helping others there's a feeling of satisfaction that goes beyond the usual. You're there for them, making their lives as productive as possible, and the benefits you gain are as rewarding as can be. At Cerebral Palsy Associations of New York State's Metropolitan Division, one of New York City's largest, most comprehensive health care/community services organizations, we make it possible to make a difference to those who need you the most.

Our Community Living Services Program is currently seeking:

• Coordinate the delivery of routine and specialty health care services for adults with disabilities residing in residential programs
• Be responsible for performing nursing assessments and diagnoses
• Work in conjunction with other members of the interdisciplinary team to achieve positive health outcomes
• Act as a liaison to communicate health information between and among team members, families, other agencies, hospitals, clinics and all other service providers
• Assign Direct Care staff to perform health care treatments/procedures
• In conjunction with the Residential Coordinator, supervise AMAP staff and work with the Nursing Educator to ensure all AMAP staff are initially certified and annually re-certified
• Provide on call coverage via cell phone between the hours of 6:00 am – 6:00 pm, Monday thru Friday and be prepared to go onsite if an on call problem warrants a nurse's visit
• Requires RN with NYS License and one year of experience working with individuals with developmental disabilities. Bachelor's degree preferred.

• Assess patients to determine and identify needs, issues, resources, diagnoses and health care outcomes.
• Develop, update and evaluate effectiveness of health care plans to address assessed needs and providing direct medical/nursing services while evaluating effectiveness of plans.
• Oversee implementation of the health care plan by training persons receiving services, family, staff, and/or caregivers.
• Work collaboratively with all involved personnel in managing patient care from admission through discharge.
• May accompany persons receiving services to clinics, recreation outings, social outings, etc.
• Maintain close contact with individual's Day Program Nurse to ensure all medical/nursing needs are met in the Day Program.
• Advocate for health and accesses hospital and specialty clinic services
• Provide supervision to Licensed Practical Nurse(s) on shift
• Requires RN (BSN), NYS License, minimum 2 years' experience working with persons with disabilities, extensive knowledge of pertinent health resources and CPR Certification.

We offer a competitive salary and an enviable list of comprehensive benefits which includes 4 weeks' vacation, personal and holiday days, medical, dental, life insurance, and 403(b). Join our team and reap the rewards of a nursing career with us. Apply by sending resume and cover letter which includes salary requirements to: jobs@cpofnys.org. Equal Opportunity Employer.

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