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Empowering People's Independence (EPI), provides support for people with developmental disabilities, epilepsy, and brain injury through progressive, tailored care to improve their health, wellbeing, independence, and social inclusion.

Job Purpose:

The primary function of this role is to coordinate the medical services for persons supported in our Residential and/or Day Hab programs, in addition to training employees on various medical related topics to ensure the health and safety of persons supported.

Hiring Rate : $68,000/yr-$70,000/yr commensurate with experience

Benefits:

• 403(b) with discretionary match
• Dental & Vision insurance
• Employee assistance program
• Flexible spending account
• Health insurance with HSA and employer match
• Health savings account
• Life insurance
• Generous PTO bank
• Parental leave
• Referral program

Essential Functions:

• Maintain the health and well-being of the persons supported at EPI.
• Maintain all medical records for all assigned locations.
• Act as a liaison to pharmacy, physician, and provider offices.
• Complete semiannual and annual nursing assessments and annual plans of nursing service.
• Provide medical oversight by visiting persons supported/sites assigned.
• Assist with training of Medical Liaisons.
• Train and complete medication observations for (re)certification of unlicensed personnel.
• Promote workplace safety at all times.

• Performs other duties as assigned by Clinical & Medical Director and/or designee within scope of practice.

Non-Essential Functions:

• Participate on various EPI committees as able.

Compliance:

• Must maintain confidentiality and exercise discretion concerning all business-related matters, including but not limited to board/vendors/donors’ names, investigations, finance, operations, and employee relations matters.
• Must be willing to complete specific company-required trainings (e.g., Vehicle Safety, CPR-First Aide) as mandated by our governing agency, OPWDD and Department of Health (DOH) at time of hire and annually thereafter.

• • Must adhere to all departmental /company policies & procedures at all times.
  • Maintain nursing license.
  • Ensure all Direct Support Professionals (DSP) receive AMAP (Approved Medication Assistive Personnel) training and monitor to ensure compliance.
  • Decertify DSP’s who no longer meet AMAP standards needed.
  • Actively participate in Internal Review Committee (IRC) and HRC (Human Rights Committee)

Professional Deportment:

Consistently demonstrate EPI’s Values:

• 1. Integrity
     • I will do what I say I will do.
     • I honor my commitments, follow up, and adjust expectations if circumstances change.
     • I do the right thing when no one is watching.
  2. Courage
     • I own my responsibilities and take initiative without being told to do something.
     • I do not shy away from difficult conversations. I will give and receive honest feedback.
     • I constructively share my ideas and lean into disagreements for the betterment of the organization.
  3. Adaptability
     • I am open to different ideas and ways of accomplishing our mission.
     • I am approachable and work to develop self-awareness around how I am being perceived by others.
     • I own my mistakes and learn from them. 

• 1. Respect
     • I treat others the way they want to be treated.
     • I am courteous, responsive, and presume best intentions.
     • I recognize and acknowledge positive actions and contributions. I give credit where it is due.
     • I listen to understand and reframe my message to ensure I am understood.

Education:

• Must have and maintain NYS RN License

Computer Skills:

• Strong working knowledge of Microsoft programs to include Email and Microsoft Teams.
• Ability to navigate electronic documentation program (i.e. Medisked, Evero).
• Ability to use online systems to input work hours using electronic timekeeping system and complete online training.

Qualifications:

• Preferred two (2) years’ experience working with individuals with Developmental Disabilities to include, but not limited to, Traumatic Brain Injury, Autism, and/or similar chronic disabilities.
• Valid NYS Driver’s License. A vehicle is required for this job, as travel is required. Company vehicles are available occasionally to transport individuals and/or conduct onsite assessments at various program locations.
• Solid verbal and written communication skills and ability to communicate with all persons supported and a diverse employee population of various levels within the organization.
• Must be able to demonstrate effective verbal and written communications skills.
• Must be able to collaborate with co-workers and clinical team.
• Demonstrated ability to use poise, tact, maturity, and diplomacy during difficult and/or stressful situations to effectively collaborate and resolve issues.
• Proven ability to work in a fast-paced environment, with demonstrated ability to manage multiple tasks, and customer requests, while meeting deadlines.

Physical Demands:

The physical demands described below are representative of those that are required to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Individuals with disabilities, which impact their ability to perform the essential functions, will need to review reasonable accommodations with Human Resources.

• Must be able to talk, hear, stand, crawl, walk, and/or sit for extended periods of time; may have to twist, bend, use hand to finger, stretch with hands and arms.
• Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision and ability to adjust focus.
• May be exposed to strong odors from time to time.
• Must be able to lift and carry up to 50 lbs.

While performing the duties of this position, exposure to changing weather conditions will occur.    

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