RN

Description Pay Range: $76,960- $83,200 The Residential RN (including traditional group homes (IRAs), ICFs, and Family Care residences) provides medical case management for individuals with developmental disabilities who are living in community-based homes. Supervises the adequate completion of delegated nursing tasks to Direct Support Staff and LPNs and Nurse Associates as well as Family Care Providers (FCPs). Provides/participates in required training as assigned by Nursing Supervision or required by regulation or Agency policy. ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS/RESPONSIBILITIES: u2022 Participates as a member of the Interdisciplinary Team to provide nursing recommendations related to the individuals overall plan of care. u2022 Monitors and coordinates the delivery of preventative and routine health care for individuals with developmental disabilities.u2022 Adheres to and ensures facility compliance with all Physicians, NP, PA, etc. orders.u2022 Monitors the scheduling and completion of health-related exams, appointments, laboratory/ diagnostic testing as ordered or required to ensure consistency of care. u2022 Accompanies individuals on appointments, if deemed necessary by Nursing Administration.u2022 Assists the site management in the coordination of medical care needs utilizing community medical providers and available clinical services.u2022 Provides health services training for staff and FCPs.u2022 Completes nursing responsibilities as indicated on the Nursing Responsibility Checklist for Residential Programs. u2022 Monitors for completion of delegated nursing tasks to Direct Support Staff, Site Managers, LPNs, and Nurse Associates and FCPs.u2022 Monitors medication administration in the facility.Based upon the independent judgment of the RN, the RN has the authority to suspend and/or revoke the responsibility of an AMAP Staff, LPN, Nurse Associate, or FCP to perform or complete any delegated task. u2022 Flexes schedule to provide medication practicums or specialty trainings to AMAP staff (both current and potential) as required by regulation. LPNs may require a medication practicum or specialty training if deemed necessary by the nursing judgement of the RN overseeing the site or by policy.u2022 Verifies with site managers that staff who are passing medications are current in their certification. For FCPs, verifies current AMAP status. u2022 Evaluates staff medication errors. Ensures that the plan of correction and retraining follows the Medication Error System. u2022 Ensures that all responsibilities listed in the RN Responsibility Checklist are completed per policy and regulation. u2022 Provides direction to staff via phone or directs them to the contracted triage line per policy. u2022 Flexes schedule to provide services to individuals/sites as deemed necessary by the RN Supervisor. u2022 Participates in various nursing workgroups as assigned.u2022 Maintains compliance with all applicable State/Federal regulations and agency policy and procedure.u2022 Communicates issues and carries out all directives from Nursing Administration.u2022 Presents to the assigned site when notified that state or federal survey has arrived.u2022 Participates in any plan of correction related to medical citations resulting from any internal or external survey. u2022 Maintains communication with LPN and Nurse Associate (as applicable), Senior Residential Supervisor, residential managers, Nursing Supervisor, Family Care Management Team, and other staff, as necessary.u2022 Along with site management plans and attends weekly SharePoint/Teams meetings as required. u2022 Provides nursing coverage to all People Inc programs as directed by Nursing Administration.u2022 Maintains CPR certification and performs CPR when necessary.u2022 Provides agency training related to nursing services as required.u2022 Complies with all agency policies and procedures.u2022 Follows all procedures related to scheduling daily visits/work and requesting PTO. u2022 Follows procedures related to work location which will be onsite in a personu2019s served home or in a People Inc. office. This is not a remote position. Any work that is remote will be at the discretion of the AVP of Nursing or the VP of Nursing. u2022 Will participate in cross training within the nursing areas if nursing coverage is needed in areas other than residential sites. u2022 Complies with all agency policies and procedures.u2022 Other duties as assigned by Nursing Administration. MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:u2022 Current NYS license to practice as a Registered Nurse.u2022 NYS Driveru2019s License that meets agency policy.u2022 CPR certification.u2022 Physical agility and ability to react to emergency situations, including Strategies for Crisis Intervention and Prevention (SCIP) non-restrictive measures.u2022 Ability to meet physical requirements of the position when performing the following: Standing, walking, sitting, bending, stooping, squatting, kneeling, and climbing. Why People Inc.? When you join the People Inc. team, you can make a difference in the lives of people receiving services while also receiving outstanding benefits (generous PTO, PTO buyback, affordable insurances, tuition reimbursement, career mentoring, shift incentives, on-demand pay access and more), consistent schedules and the opportunity to help others move closer to their life goals and dreams. People Inc. is the regions most experienced provider of programs for people with developmental disabilities and other special needs. We understand that working one-on-one with people who have disabilities and helping them in all aspects of daily life takes someone whou2019s dedicated, caring and compassionate u2013 thatu2019s how we treat our employees. Equal Opportunity Employer This employer is required to notify all applicants of their rights pursuant to federal employment laws. For further information, please review the Know Your Rights ( notice from the Department of Labor.

Created: 2025-11-20