CDS Monarch is hiring for Registered Nurses!

CDS Monarch is a world-class organization that provides opportunities for individuals with intellectual and developmental disabilities to lead independent and fulfilling lives in their community .

CDS Monarch values their employees and offers:

• No Weekends or On Call!

• Competitive salary for the position

• Flexible scheduling

• Paid time off (including your Birthday!), Vacation time, Personal time

• Affordable health care coverage including health, dental, vision, starting as low as $10.00/month

• 403(B) Retirement plans

• Tuition Reimbursement

• In-house training including New Hire Orientation, Leadership Programs

• Generous Employee referral program

  Summary:

  Under supervision of the Manager of Nursing Services, the I/DD RN provides nursing services to assigned sites, consultation, and any required clinical supervision related to the provision of nursing services for individuals with intellectual and developmental disabilities. The RN will function as an Interdisciplinary Treatment Team (ITT) member and assure compliance with all applicable OPWDD and other regulatory standards.

  Essential Job Functions:

• Provide initial and annual nursing assessments on all individuals, following the format established by the Program

• Oversee and deliver plans of nursing service for individuals at assigned sites. Create, revise, implement, and train policies and procedures, including plans of care and physician orders

• Provide information and referrals to medical or mental health providers as needed.

• Responsible for appointment scheduling, monitoring and tracking

• Provide direct clinical supervision to assigned staff.

• Participate in clinical meetings and serve on assigned committees.

• Fulfill all record keeping and documentation requirements of the individual’s MAR, tracking, and medical chart as per Agency requirements

• Provide or assure required education and training to staff including medication certification, new employee orientation, and specific nursing needs as required at assigned locations

• Provide phone triage as needed during regular business hours

• Act as point of contact and liaison for medical providers and families in regard to individual’s nursing needs

• Collaborate with Residence Managers on a regular basis to ensure appropriate medical coverage and communication of individual’s needs at sites as needed

• Participate in annual audits by Agency and/or regulatory bodies

• Perform all other necessary duties relevant to the position as requested by the supervisor.

  Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

• Ability to work independently and motivate others.

• Ability to communicate effectively, both orally and in writing.

  Education and Experience:

• Must be licensed and currently registered as a Registered Nurse by the State of New York State Education Department.

• Specialized training or one year of professional experience in treating the developmentally disabled.

  Physical Requirements/Working Conditions:

• Ability to sit continuously

• Ability to reach above shoulder level

• Ability to turn/twist upper body

• Ability to use hand for repetitive action and fine manipulating for the purpose of keyboarding

  The listed salary range represents the organization's good faith and reasonable estimate of the range of possible compensation at the time of posting. The offered salary will be determined by: Applicant qualifications and experience, education, position specific licensing/training and departmental budgets.

  CDS Life Transitions is an Equal Opportunity Employer, and as such affirms the right of every person to participate in all aspects of employment without regard to gender, race, color, religion, national origin, ancestry, age, marital status, sexual orientation, pregnancy, disability, citizenship, military or veteran status, gender expression and/or identity, or any other status or characteristic protected by federal, state, or local law. CDS Life Transitions will make reasonable accommodations for known physical or mental limitations of otherwise qualified employees and applicants with disabilities unless the accommodation would impose an undue hardship on the operation of our business. If you are interested in applying for an employment opportunity and feel you need a reasonable accommodation pursuant to the ADA, please contact us at 585-347-161 6