Registered Nurse (RN)

Overview

DePaul Community Services is seeking a Registered Nurse (RN) to provide comprehensive health monitoring, nursing support, and care coordination for aging adults living in a licensed OMH Community Residence–Single Room Occupancy (CR-SRO) congregate care setting. The RN will support individuals aging in place who have a history of serious and persistent mental illness (SPMI), chronic medical conditions, and complex health needs. The RN will conduct ongoing health assessments, monitor changes in physical and mental health, promote medication adherence, supervise the HHAs, and coordinate services with primary care providers, specialists, hospitals, pharmacies, mental health professionals, and agency staff. Through proactive intervention, health education, and person-centered care, the RN will help residents maintain their health, safety, independence, dignity, and quality of life while promoting continuity of care and reducing barriers to accessing appropriate services.

 

Why work for DePaul?

• Make a positive difference in someone's life
• Supportive work environment
• We value diversity
• Opportunity for professional development and career advancement
• Excellent benefits & competitive wages 
• The pay rate for this position is $92,000-$100,000 annually.

Responsibilities

Duties & Responsibilities:

 

Nursing Assessment and Health Monitoring

• Conduct ongoing health-related assessments, including reviews of medical history, chronic conditions, medication regimens, cognitive status, functional abilities, and overall well-being.
• Develop Individual Care Plans and monthly aide activity sheets for each resident in the program.
• Provide clinical supervision of the HHA/PCA staff assigned to the program.
• Monitor residents to identify changes in physical health, cognition, mental health symptoms, and functional status, and initiate appropriate follow-up, referrals, or interventions.
• Provide nursing support to residents with complex medical and behavioral health needs.
• Support crisis prevention and early intervention related to medical concerns and changes in health status.

Care Coordination and Continuity of Care

• Coordinate care with on-site HHAs, case managers, residence staff, community-based mental health professionals, primary care providers, specialists, hospitals, pharmacies, and other service providers.
• Support residents during transitions following emergency department visits and hospital admissions, including participation in discharge planning, review of discharge instructions, medication reconciliation as appropriate, and coordination of post-discharge appointments.
• Communicate relevant health information and changes in condition to appropriate providers and members of the multidisciplinary team.
• Collaborate with residence staff to support effective medication monitoring and continuity of treatment.

Resident Education [LC1.1] and Health Promotion

• Educate residents, HHAs and other building staff in understanding medical diagnoses, treatment plans, medication regimens, and provider recommendations.
• Reinforce adherence to prescribed treatments, medications, and recommended follow-up care.
• Provide education regarding chronic disease management, preventive healthcare, wellness, and age-related health concerns.
• Promote resident autonomy, self-advocacy, independence, and informed participation in healthcare decisions.
• Advocate for residents' medical needs while supporting recovery-oriented, trauma-informed, and person-centered care.

Documentation and Compliance

• Maintain accurate, timely, and comprehensive documentation in residents' records [LC2.1].
• Ensure clinical and HHA documentation and care coordination activities comply with agency policies and applicable state and federal requirements.
• Maintain current agency-required compliance documentation, certifications, and trainings.
• Participate in staff meetings and other required interdisciplinary meetings as requested.

Qualifications

Education & Experience:

• Associate Degree in Nursing is required; Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN) preferred.
• Current, unrestricted Registered Nurse (RN) license in good standing in the State of New York.
• Minimum of two years of experience working with adults with serious mental illness, chronic medical conditions, aging populations, or a combination of these areas.
• Supervisory experience and understanding of HHA requirements in a congregate care setting.
• Knowledge of aging-related health concerns, chronic disease management, medication monitoring, and mental health conditions.
• Strong clinical assessment, communication, care coordination, documentation, and problem-solving skills.
• Demonstrated ability to collaborate effectively with interdisciplinary teams, healthcare providers, and community-based service professionals.
• Ability to work independently, exercise sound clinical judgment, and manage competing priorities in a congregate care setting.
• Commitment to person-centered care, resident dignity, autonomy, recovery, and quality of life.

Work Environment

Working Conditions

• Full-time position providing nursing services and HHA supervision in a licensed OMH CR-SRO congregate care mental health setting.

Benefits

This position is eligible for the following benefits: Medical Insurance, Dental Insurance, Vision Insurance, Life Insurance, Generous PTO & Paid Holidays, 403B with Employer Match, robust Employee Assistant Program, Staff Recognition Program and Employee Discount Program.

 

DePaul is an equal opportunity employer that values diversity. All employment is decided based on qualifications, merit, and program need.