Registered Nurse
Company: RCM Healthcare Services
Location: Staten Island
Posted on: January 7, 2026
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Job Description:
Registered Nurse Setting: Residential Programs will include but
are not limited to. Location: Staten Island ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND
RESPONSIBILITIES: Serves as a member of an interdisciplinary team
and is responsible for coordinating and following through on
provisions of health care services for assigned program(s).
Arranges medical services for Persons Supported(Individuals) and
issues medical referrals as needed. Provides follow-up on medical
problems for Persons Supported(Individuals). Conducts training for
staff in medical administration, personal hygiene, basic first aid,
dental hygiene, infection control, adaptive equipment, vital signs,
signs and symptoms of illness and other in-services as may be
necessary to meet needs of persons served. Handles control of
communicable diseases and infections through identification and
assessment, reporting to consulting physician and implementation of
appropriate protective and preventive measures and staff training
in regard to infection control. Participates in interdisciplinary
team meetings and annual reviews as required by each division.
Monitors required staff health records and provides tests in
accordance with regulatory agency requirements. Provides immediate
first aid with referral to outside emergency services or private
physician. Participates in routine individual case reviews.
Prepares and maintains medical documentation on each person served.
Administers medications when appropriate and supervises certified
staff in administration. Supervises storage of medications.
Provides supervision and training for Licensed Practical Nurses
and/or less experienced Registered Nurses during their tenure at
agency. Provides first aid and attends to emergency needs of
Maintains Nursing office and orders supplies as required.
Transports persons served to appointments as necessary. Attends
team meetings and required in-service as scheduled. Visits persons
served at home as requested by Director or designee. Keeps abreast
of changes in Nursing field. Performs other related duties as
requested. 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. Valid New York State Driver’s
License is preferred but not required. License and current
registration as a Registered Nurse in the State of New York CPR/BLS
Certification Ability to read, write, speak and understand English
Good oral and written communication skills Good organizational
skills Interpersonal skills necessary to interact effectively with
coworkers, employees, individuals, families and outside contacts
Must be able to maintain the strictest confidentiality Knowledge of
equipment typically used by persons receiving services, including
wheelchairs and adaptive devices. Must be willing to work at
various program sites EDUCATION and/or EXPERIENCE Graduate of an
accredited program of professional nursing At least one year of
experience as a Registered Nurse in the delivery of community-based
health services to individuals with developmental disabilities.
COMPENSATION: $48-52/hr. AC1 ACNYN
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