** 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 $32.00 per hour
Expected hours: 8 per week
Weekly schedule:
- Monday to Friday
- Weekends as needed
Ability to Relocate:
- Hawthorne, NJ: Relocate before starting work (Required)
Work Location: In person