Registered Nurse - 1880 Arc GLOW (Genesee/Orleans)
Company: Arc Glow
Location: Batavia
Posted on: April 2, 2026
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Job Description:
Summary: Under the supervision of the RN Supervisor, responsible
for the supervision and delivery of health care services to
consumers living in all certified sites based on providers’ orders
and good nursing practice. Essential Job Functions: Assists with
the implementation, coordination, supervision and review of each
consumer’s nursing care plan, as directed by the primary care and
other providers in compliance with OPWDD and The Arc of
Livingston-Wyoming policies Respects consumer’s rights to privacy
by ensuring confidentiality under HIPAA guidelines and agency
policies Follows infection control policies as needed Assists with
on-call requirements for certified sites (must have land line in
private residence) Acts as liaison with care coordinators and
outside agencies for community resources and service delivery
Responsible for administering medications, as needed Coordinates
meetings, as appropriate Participates in corporate compliance and
quality assurance activities as required Conducts special review
investigations if needed Responsible for completing all required
training in accordance with the Agency policy, and maintaining all
required certifications and/or professional license requirements.
Teach Medication Administration class monthly Teach Medication
Recertification class monthly In-services and provides trainings as
needed for staff Completes weekly site visits in specifically
assigned houses Provides clinical supervision for assigned IRA’s
Attends appointments with consumers and house staff as needed
Visits any consumer within 24 hours of discharge from hospital to
ensure correctness of discharge paperwork, any med changes, and
writes non-goal note after talking with consumer Collaborates with
clinical team (speech, PT, OT, MH, and nutrition) Reviews the new
Medication Administration Records monthly Completes medication
passes as needed Monitors pharmacy reviews for completion in a
timely fashion Attends nurses trainings and in-services as
scheduled Participates in three month rotation for med
recertification passes for Hilltop, Day Hab, and Seniors Ensures
LPN’s in IRA’s are trained with glucometers and injections as
needed Ensures IRA’s have working equipment for AMAP’s use, i.e.
blood pressure cuff, sharps container, thermometer, etc. Completes
nursing assessments for potential placements Performs health
systems reviews on every consumer in individually assigned houses
yearly Communicates with individual IRAs as needed to address
clinical, health, medical concerns for consumers Other related
duties as assigned Nonessential Functions: Maintains awareness of
best practices and new developments in field. Provide positive
leadership role model. Reporting Responsibilities: Reports to:
Supervisory Responsibilities: There are no supervisory
responsibilities for this position. Knowledge, Skills, and
Abilities: Requires excellent listening, oral and written
communication skills Good math and reading abilities Good PC skills
Strong organizational skills and problem solving skills Must be
able to work independently, as well as part of a team Ability to
relate and work with people of different background and abilities
Must be able to use medical instruments including but not limited
to, Glucometers and oximeters. Minimum Qualifications: Current NYS
License as a Registered Nurse Two years of specialized training
and/or one year of experience with individuals with development
disabilities or mental retardation preferred Valid NYS drivers
license with a safe driving record per agency policy ; use of
personal vehicle is required Physical Requirements: Must be able to
walk up and down stairs, prevent an adult from falling, assisting
an adult to his/her feet, etc (adults weighing up to 200 pounds).
Must be able to use standard office equipment including personal
computers, phone, fax, copiers., etc. Working Conditions: Work may
require occasional weekend and/or evening work. Will be required to
travel throughout the work day. Monday - Friday - days 40 hours per
week
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