JOB SUMMARY:

The registered nurse is responsible for the diagnosis and treatment of human responses to actual or potential health problems through such services as case finding, health teaching and counseling. The nurse will provide interventions supportive to or restorative of life and well-being; and execute medical regimens prescribed by a physician, PNP or another licensed health care provider. The role might require a schedule of Sun-Thurs or Tues-Fri.

ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS:

Based on a comprehensive review of the client's overall condition, prepares, continually reviews and evaluates plans of nursing intervention to ensure that such interventions are consistent with the client's comprehensive treatment plan. Ensuring that plans of nursing intervention include consideration of the client's cultural and ethnic background, customs, needs, beliefs, and primary language. Develops nursing assessment to reflect holistic needs of each client with consideration of his/her psychological, physiological, social, ethnic, cultural, educational and spiritual strengths and needs. Oversee the direct implementation of nursing care to ensure that it is carried out in accordance with the plan of nursing intervention and overall treatment/service plan and to ascertain if the needs of the client require modification of the plan. Participates in team meetings and provides nursing input on the development and implementation of treatment/service plans. Coordinates nursing care activities with other professional disciplines to ensure that the nursing plan is consistent with and integrated with the total treatment/service plan. Provides information to other clinical staff on nursing standards of practice and procedures. Provides advice and consultation on nursing related matters to supportive housing staff and administrators. Provides health education/teaching for clients and their families. Conducts counseling sessions, with direction as needed by other qualified professionals, according to principles of communication, human behavior and psychiatric nursing. Participates in risk management and quality assurance concerning health related issues. Participates in team and administrative meetings. Manages medical supplies and equipment. Provides emergency care and crisis intervention as needed Accesses medications and observe and records effects and side effects. Performs other related duties as assigned.

ESSENTIAL KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITIES:

Committed to active promotion of the ICL values and goals. Knowledge of professional nursing concepts, principles and practices. Knowledge of concepts and principles from the biological sciences that are supportive of nursing practice Knowledge of concepts and principles of health promotion and disease prevention. Knowledge of abnormal signs and symptoms relating to physical and mental illness, as well as indicators of wellness Knowledge of medications and drugs, common dosages, their psychological, physical and physiological effects and possible adverse reactions. Knowledge of emergency treatments and interventions. Knowledge of the Agency's routines, procedures and policies. Knowledge of cultural, ethnic, and linguistic needs of clients relating to cultural competence. Ability to recognize changes in signs and symptoms that warrant the immediate action of a physician. Ability to develop, evaluate, implement and modify a plan of nursing intervention to meet the needs of individual clients. Ability to secure the cooperation of and work effectively with others. Ability to prepare accurate and timely reports.

QUALIFICATIONS AND EXPERIENCE:

License and current registration to practice as a registered nurse in New York State; prefer at least one year post RN licensure clinical nursing experience working with individuals with mental disabilities.