Registered Nurse

Responsibilities

• Maintain a current knowledge of each individual(s) served medical condition
• Provide or insure provision of nursing care in accordance with physicians’ orders and recognized nursing standards
• Provide supervision of LPN’s
• Administer or insure administration of medications and treatment as prescribed by physicians
• Conduct quarterly nursing physical assessments as defined by Federal and State regulations for appropriate program(s)
• Participate in Interdisciplinary Team meetings
• Maintain accurate and complete records of nursing observations and care
• Provide sex education training to individual(s) served
• Train staff to recognize, interpret, and report individual(s) served conditions
• Implement and monitor preventive health care services for individual(s) served and instruct clients in good health habits
• Auxiliary duties may include assisting physicians in diagnostic and therapeutic measures
• Serve on committees as required
• Monitor and coordinate the services of physicians and medical providers to expedite medical services
• Conduct monthly trainings as required such as medication aid and other medical courses
• Review and sign monthly Medication Administration Records for individual(s) served in community homes and the Supported Independent Living Program
• Audit medication administration to ensure the absence of medical errors or documentation error
• Create and monitor a medication count sheet anytime a controlled substance is ordered
• Conduct training in homes and within other programs on interactions of various medications and their effectiveness on diagnosed illness
• Monitor OSHA Compliance and Infection Control as well as monthly audits to include patterns of reoccurring injury or illnesses of staff or individual(s) served
• Review medical records not limited to doctor’s appointments, lab work, effectiveness of medical treatment and medications
• Regular and punctual attendance
• Graduation from an accredited school of nursing. Must possess and maintain current registration.
• Prior to employment, must have at least one (1) year experience working with developmentally disabled
• Must know how to determine and meet individual medical needs
• Basic computer skills
• Frequent travel
• Constantly moves about to coordinate work
• Occasionally moves and positions objects weighing up to 50 pounds
• Occasionally provide assistance to individual(s) served including lifting and positioning
• Frequently exposed to viruses and infectious conditions
• May supervise others
• Ability to meet the public in a manner that reflects creditably upon the organization and must have the ability to deal with individual(s) served and staff in a manner that is conducive to harmony and their best efforts
• Must have understanding, patience and tact in dealing with individual(s) served, their families or advocates and other agencies involved in providing supports for individual(s) served
• Must have the ability to maintain good working relationships with Evergreen staff and with contacts from other agencies or entities
• Must be adaptable and have the ability to make decisions
• May be required to attend seminar or job-related training courses
• Must be able to prioritize work tasks
• Must be able to work without close personal supervision

Qualifications

• Graduation from an accredited school of nursing
• Current registration
• One (1) year experience working with developmentally disabled
• Knowledge of determining and meeting individual medical needs
• Basic computer skills

Benefits

• $2,000 SIGN ON BONUS AVAILABLE (FULL-TIME POSITIONS ONLY)
• Opportunity for advancement
• Paid time off
• Training & development
• Tuition assistance
• Opportunity to make a difference in people’s lives

Pay

• Salary commensurate with experience

Schedule

• Flexible schedule