UCP Long Island is a not for profit agency whose mission is to advance the independence, productivity and full citizenship of persons with cerebral palsy and other disabilities. We are proud of our 75+ year history in creating opportunities and helping to fulfill the dreams of thousands of individuals and families. We remain committed to our goal of Creating Life Without Limits for People With Disabilities!
- Current opportunities are located within the Brentwood, Smithtown, Islandia, E. Islip, Coram, and Port Jefferson Station communities.
- General Purpose of the Job Responsible for monitoring and assisting in the overall health and safety of the individual served.
Essential Duties and Responsibilities include the following. Other duties may be assigned. Supervise and train direct care staff regarding medication administration, universal precautions, infection control, health and safety issues, etc. Complete yearly recertification, including practicum, for each medication certified person. Implement guidance policy as appropriate to address medication errors or violations of health and safety procedures by direct care staff. Available by phone 24-hours to address medical emergencies. Insure maintenance and review of all medical records per state and federal guidelines and UCP policy. Meet regularly with team members to review current issues. Insure all indicated and annual medical appointments and labwork are scheduled and followed-up appropriately and as per UCP policy. Monitor and review medication administration record, recording of medications, medication orders, labels, etc. Insure an adequate supply of medication on hand. Monitor and maintain an adequate supply of medical goods and equipment, as well as first aide supplies. Complete all paperwork as assigned by director of Residential Services of designee, and according to UCP policy (to include monthly nursing notes, self-administration of medication evaluation, infection control reports, etc.). Document medical and pharmacological services and issues. Insure pharmacy review of medication every 90 days. Insure individuals are living in a safe and hygienic manner. Give yearly recertification, including practicum, to each (AMAP) medication certified aide, and to certify staff in tube feeding, colostomy care and diabetes care as needed. Other responsibilities as required. Qualifications To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. Education and/or Experience Associate's degree (A. A.) or equivalent from two-year college or technical school and one to three years related experience and/or training. Language Skills Ability to read, analyze, and interpret general business periodicals, professional journals, technical procedures, or governmental regulations. Ability to write reports, business correspondence, and procedure manuals. Ability to effectively present information and respond to questions from groups of managers, clients, customers, and the general public. Mathematical Skills Ability to add, subtract, multiply, and divide in all units of measure, using whole numbers, common fractions, and decimals. Ability to compute rate, ratio, and percent and to draw and interpret bar graphs. Reasoning Ability Ability to solve practical problems and deal with a variety of concrete variables in situations where only limited standardization exists. Ability to interpret a variety of instructions furnished in written, oral, diagram, or schedule form. Certificates, Licenses, Registrations New York State Licensed Registered Nurse Physical Demands The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is frequently required to sit; use hands to finger, handle, or feel and talk or hear. The employee is occasionally required to stand; walk; reach with hands and arms; climb or balance; stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl and taste or smell. The employee must occasionally lift and/or move up to 50 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision and depth perception. Work Environment The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. While performing the duties of this Job, the employee is occasionally exposed to moving mechanical parts and outside weather conditions. The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate. May come into contact with human blood or other potentially infectious materials, which may result in possible exposure to blood borne pathogens (Category 1). Our Comprehensive Benefits Program for
Eligible Staff Includes:
Medical Insurance (30 hours or more per week) Dental Insurance (20 hours or more per week) Generous Vacation, Sick, and Personal Time Off Holiday Pay Paid Training Opportunities for Advancement UCP of Long Island is an Equal Opportunity Employer.
P/T REGISTERED NURSE
0 3.0 out of 5 stars 4 Tracy Ln, East Islip, NY 11730 $44 an hour
- Part-time United Cerebral Palsy of Long Island 4 reviews $44 an hour
- Part-time UCP Long Island is a not for profit agency whose mission is to advance the independence, productivity and full citizenship of persons with cerebral palsy and other disabilities.
We are proud of our 75+ year history in creating opportunities and helping to fulfill the dreams of thousands of individuals and families. We remain committed to our goal of Creating Life Without Limits for People With Disabilities!
- Current opportunities are located within the Brentwood, Smithtown, Islandia, E. Islip, Coram, and Port Jefferson Station communities.
- General Purpose of the Job Responsible for monitoring and assisting in the overall health and safety of the individual served.
Essential Duties and Responsibilities include the following. Other duties may be assigned. Supervise and train direct care staff regarding medication administration, universal precautions, infection control, health and safety issues, etc. Complete yearly recertification, including practicum, for each medication certified person. Implement guidance policy as appropriate to address medication errors or violations of health and safety procedures by direct care staff. Available by phone 24-hours to address medical emergencies. Insure maintenance and review of all medical records per state and federal guidelines and UCP policy. Meet regularly with team members to review current issues. Insure all indicated and annual medical appointments and labwork are scheduled and followed-up appropriately and as per UCP policy. Monitor and review medication administration record, recording of medications, medication orders, labels, etc. Insure an adequate supply of medication on hand. Monitor and maintain an adequate supply of medical goods and equipment, as well as first aide supplies. Complete all paperwork as assigned by director of Residential Services of designee, and according to UCP policy (to include monthly nursing notes, self-administration of medication evaluation, infection control reports, etc.). Document medical and pharmacological services and issues. Insure pharmacy review of medication every 90 days. Insure individuals are living in a safe and hygienic manner. Give yearly recertification, including practicum, to each (AMAP) medication certified aide, and to certify staff in tube feeding, colostomy care and diabetes care as needed. Other responsibilities as required. Qualifications To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. Education and/or Experience Associate's degree (A. A.) or equivalent from two-year college or technical school and one to three years related experience and/or training. Language Skills Ability to read, analyze, and interpret general business periodicals, professional journals, technical procedures, or governmental regulations. Ability to write reports, business correspondence, and procedure manuals. Ability to effectively present information and respond to questions from groups of managers, clients, customers, and the general public. Mathematical Skills Ability to add, subtract, multiply, and divide in all units of measure, using whole numbers, common fractions, and decimals. Ability to compute rate, ratio, and percent and to draw and interpret bar graphs. Reasoning Ability Ability to solve practical problems and deal with a variety of concrete variables in situations where only limited standardization exists. Ability to interpret a variety of instructions furnished in written, oral, diagram, or schedule form. Certificates, Licenses, Registrations New York State Licensed Registered Nurse Physical Demands The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is frequently required to sit; use hands to finger, handle, or feel and talk or hear. The employee is occasionally required to stand; walk; reach with hands and arms; climb or balance; stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl and taste or smell. The employee must occasionally lift and/or move up to 50 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision and depth perception. Work Environment The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. While performing the duties of this Job, the employee is occasionally exposed to moving mechanical parts and outside weather conditions. The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate. May come into contact with human blood or other potentially infectious materials, which may result in possible exposure to blood borne pathogens (Category 1). Our Comprehensive Benefits Program for
Eligible Staff Includes:
Medical Insurance (30 hours or more per week) Dental Insurance (20 hours or more per week) Generous Vacation, Sick, and Personal Time Off Holiday Pay Paid Training Opportunities for Advancement UCP of Long Island is an Equal Opportunity Employer.
