ARS Registered Nurse

## Description

The ARS Registered Nurse must provide comprehensive nursing evaluations for all individuals, determining the most beneficial interventions with expected outcomes. These outcomes will directly affect each individual's unique capacity and ability to participate as actively as possible in daily life, and to equally enjoy an enhanced quality of life.

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**Responsibilities include but are not limited to:**

• Use discretion and independent judgment involving the comparison and evaluation of possible courses of conduct. These judgments may affect business operations or have a significant financial impact.
• Assess, identify and evaluate all of the health care needs for the individuals living in this setting.
• Follow or establish consistent tracking systems to ensure observation, monitoring, reporting and evaluation of all individuals' medical concerns.
• Ensure necessary appointments are properly scheduled and completed and follow-up information is obtained.
• Act as a liaison between the residence and medical facilities when problems or questions arise.
• Provide on-site medical service and direction to staff and individuals within the residence.
• Supervise the AMAP staff regarding the proper completion of medical duties.
• Prepare individuals for specialized treatments, tests or procedures in accordance with the agency's policies and informed consent.
• Ensure all medical books are kept in proper condition at all times.

## Qualifications
**Qualifications & Requirements:**

• Current Registered Nurse Licensure in NYS
• Bachelor's Degree
• One (1) year of clinical experience in a hospital or adult care medical facility
• Experience with developmentally disabled / mentally challenged adults

**Access to Great Benefits:**

• FREE Medical, Dental & Life Insurance
• 403(b) Retirement Plan – Make a difference while planning your future
• Paid Vacation & Sick Time – Ample opportunities to rest, restore, and relax
• Commuter Benefits Plan – Save money on your way to work
• Voluntary benefits like disability and critical care coverage

**Physical & Work Environment**

• Active, hands-on role requiring standing, walking, bending, lifting, pushing, pulling, and transferring individuals
• Must be able to see, hear, speak clearly, and adjust focus
• Comfort with physical care and fast-paced, active shifts
• Shifts may include mornings, evenings, overnights, weekends, and holidays
• Strong sense of responsibility—commitment to remain on duty until relieved by the next team member

**Equal Opportunity Employer**

The Block Institute is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer. We are committed to fostering an inclusive, respectful workplace and do not discriminate based on race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, marital status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, genetic information, veteran or military status, or any other protected status under applicable laws, including the NYC Human Rights Law.

We encourage all qualified individuals to apply and are dedicated to fair and equitable hiring practices.

This job description may be amended at any time at the sole discretion of the Agency.