Jewish Service for The Developmentally Disabled (JSDD) is the lead, multi-purpose agency dedicated to providing an integrated program of community education, advocacy and services for individuals with developmental disabilities and their families. JSDD is currently seeking a Part-Time Staff Nurse. The hours for the position would be 16 to 20 hours a week, with flexibility to work 2 days a week either Monday, Tuesday or Thursday from 9-5pm, 8-4pm, or 8-4:30pm.
Responsibilities and Duties -
- Support the health and wellness of the residents in each of the homes operated by JSDD
- Monitor, coordinate and manage the medical/nursing needs of each resident, including scheduling of an accompaniment to medical and dental appointments as needed with assistance from the Director of Nursing as needed
- Assistance with personal hygiene skills and activities of daily living
- Review medication administration records on a regular basis to assure staff accuracy
- Assure copies of prescriptions exist for all administered medications and that their information is correctly transcribed onto records
- Support Residence Managers in organizing and maintaining each residents medical file
- Provide on-going in service training to staff on health issues
- Participate in the IHP process as part of an interdisciplinary team
- Act as a contact person for staff/residents regarding any information, recommendations or questions resulting from medical appointments or in case of illness or adverse reaction to medication
- Cooperate with any and all JSDD and Division of Developmental Disabilities inspeactions or investigations
- Qualifications and Skills -
- L.P.N or R.N and demonstrate a high level of organizational skills
- Experience working with the DDD population a plus
- Excellent written and communication skills
- Experience working with Group Home population a plus
Our company is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, national origin, age, sex, gender, gender identity, gender expression, genetic information, disability or any other characteristic protected by law.
Job Type: Part Time
Job Type: Part-time
Pay: From $30.00 per hour
Expected hours: 16 – 20 per week
Standard shift:
Weekly schedule:
Work Location: In person