Liberty ARC·City of Schenectady, New York
The RN provides medical services to individuals in residential and day programs while ensuring compliance with agency and government regulations. They are also responsible for conducting health assessments and providing health training to staff and individuals.
Exempt
Reports To: Supervising R.N.
Physical
Requirements: Walking, bending, pushing, pulling, climbing stairs, lifting, etc.
Hours of
Work: Full time, 37.5 hours per week Monday thru Friday. Rotating on-call, evenings, weekends and holidays, as needed. Shifts and hours may vary depending on agency need.
Job
Summary: The overall responsibilities of the RN position focus on providing medical services to individuals in Residential and Day Programs. The RN is also responsible for providing training and instruction in health areas as requested to individuals and staff.
Job
Qualifications: Licensed RN in New York State. One-year clinical nursing experience preferred. Strong organizational skills and excellent interpersonal skills are very important. Valid NYS driver's license that meets agency standards and reliable transportation. Travel is required. Must be able to read, write and speak the English language.
Major
Responsibilities: Provide medical services to individuals in the residential programs, in compliance with agency, local, state and federal regulations. Assess for actual or potential health hazards, whether physical or biological, for each individual on an ongoing basis. Provide health and safety training to agency personnel, to include residential and work sites. Record and maintain individual medical records in compliance with all federal, state, local and agency regulations, policies & procedures. Attend and participate in team meetings and surveys as part of the individual's overall plan of care. Responsible for assuring all communication is accurate and timely, and conveyed to educate and direct care system with instructions as needed. Pursue personal and professional development and attend mandated agency training as required. Provide additional caseload coverage as assigned. Residential and Day visits weekly where there are two or more individuals and more frequently as medically necessary. Other duties as assigned. Disclaimer – The above statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by people assigned to this classification. They are not intended to be construed, as an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties and skills required of personnel so classified. Liberty reserves the right at its sole discretion to amend its policies, programs and/or guidelines, including the contents of this job description, at any time without prior notice.
Candidates must be a Licensed RN in New York State with a valid driver's license and reliable transportation. One year of clinical nursing experience is preferred.
Market context
In New York, RN openings are often strongest in primary care, urgent care, and family care settings, where employers look for clinicians who can adapt to busy patient volumes and regular travel. These roles are competitive because an active RN or NP license, CPR/BLS certification, and prior outpatient experience are commonly expected. Review the travel expectations and compare them with your schedule before applying; this platform’s AI-summarized job requirements and benefits can help you quickly assess fit from the original posting.
