Registered Nurse (Part-time)

** This position is PART-TIME, 2 days a week for 8 hours total (4 hours per day).

Qualifications:

· Registered Nurse with three to five years of nursing experience.

· Experience working with adults with developmental disabilities.

· Experience working with older adults preferred.

· Demonstrated leadership capacity and sound judgment.

· Computer literate with proficiency in MS Office products (Word, Excel, PowerPoint).

· Good interpersonal, verbal, and written communication skills.

· Highly organized and motivated. Self-starter. Ability to work independently.

· Ability to multi-task.

· Ability to work effectively as a member of a team.

Expectations of Employee:

· Adheres to NJCDC Policies and Procedures.

· Acts as a role model within and outside of NJCDC.

· Maintains positive and respectful attitude.

· Communicates regularly with supervisor about department and/or program issues.

· Performs duties as workload necessitates.

· Demonstrates flexible and efficient time management and ability to prioritize workload.

· Consistently reports to work on time and prepared to perform duties of position.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities:

· Provides input and advice regarding the programs’ primary and preventative health care components.

· Provides individual consultation to consumers on heath-related matters and to program staff regarding residents’ specific medical problems, concerns or needs.

· Assesses consumers and makes referrals as necessary.

· Conducts a weekly review of medication administration records to ensure accuracy and compliance; also conducts a monthly review of a sample of resident health care records to ensure that appropriate follow-up care is received.

· Participates in monthly clinical case conference meetings.

· Creates an annual calendar of training workshops for both residents and staff and conducts the workshops. Training topics should include, but are not limited to, the following topics: Vital Signs; Diabetes Education; General Nutrition; Diet, Exercise and Weight Loss; Workplace Safety; and General Health and Wellness.

· Participates in quarterly CQI Committee meetings.

· Cooperates with the Division of Developmental Disabilities and Office of Licensing during all investigations.

· Other duties as assigned.

About New Jersey Community Development Corporation:

Dedicated to creating opportunities to transform lives and neighborhoods within the City of Paterson, New Jersey Community Development Corporation (NJCDC) is a private, non-profit community development and social service agency focusing on education, youth development, housing, and community-building initiatives.

Founded in 1994 by Bob Guarasci with one other employee, NJCDC has grown into a $12 million agency employing 150 individuals that serve over 3,000 children, teens, and families daily.

Job Type: Part-time

Pay: Up to $40.00 per hour

Work Location: In person

Salary : $40