RN Manager

RN Nurse Manager – Residential Services Program – Amityville, LI

_Full time – 35 hours per week_

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_Catholic Charities of Long Island models the love of Jesus by offering dignified and compassionate care to poor and vulnerable neighbors of every faith and background. In-person service at more than 50 sites throughout Nassau and Suffolk counties is inspired by the Gospel call affirming the sacredness of every human life._

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_CCLI is looking for ­­­­­­a talented, experienced R.N. Manager with a generous heart and a desire to contribute to the well-being of others to carry out our mission on Long Island. By joining our team, you will share in the joy of providing “care with dignity and life with hope.”_

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In this role you will manage a cluster of group homes for Developmentally Disabled clients located in Suffolk County. _Candidate must have OPWDD experience._ The RN Nurse Manager will supervise and train Residence RN’s who oversee delivery of individualized medical and psychiatric care for our DD adults. _A full benefits package accompanies the position_ _including_ earned __ time off (vacation, personal, sick), 18 paid holidays, health/dental, free life insurance, and a retirement savings program.

_Responsibilities:_

Ø Provide day-to-day guidance, oversight, supervision and evaluation of Residence RN’s as assigned to guarantee regulatory compliance and quality medical care.

Ø Communicate with residents, families, Coordinators, Managers, DSPs, MCCs, and Behavior Intervention Specialists regarding care issues, offering professional advice and instruction. Address all medical and medication-related issues of individuals living in the assigned cluster of homes.

Ø Complete quality review audits of nursing functions within assigned residences.

Ø Deliver workshops/training on health-related issues for staff, clients and families as well as AMAP Recertification and 32-hour AMAP course.

Ø Participate as an active member of the Treatment Team. Advise team of treatment issues and/or significant changes and records, and maintain accurate documentation.

Ø Assist the Healthcare Administrator with clinical and administrative responsibilities as needed.

Ø Deliver “hands-on” nursing care and residence supervision in absence of Residence RN.

Ø Cross-Train with second Nurse Manager to supervise other residence clusters in their absence.

Ø Provide on call coverage of assigned residential cluster.

Ø Provide on call coverage in the absence of the RN Supervisor or Nurse Manager.

_Requirements:_

Ø A desire to provide and facilitate compassionate, “person-centered” care.

Ø Associate’s Degree in Nursing; Bachelor’s Degree preferred.

Ø 2-3 years’ experience providing care for Developmentally Disabled population.

Ø 2-3 years’ supervisory experience.

Ø Current, valid NYS Registered Nurse License.

Ø Valid NYS Driver’s License.

_Salary:_ $90,000/ yr

_Core Work Schedule:_ 9 am - 5 pm, Mon.-Fri. with ability to accommodate a flexible work schedule as resident care needs warrant.

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Catholic Charities of Long Island - an Equal Opportunity Employer

"Care with Dignity..............Life with Hope"