Registered Nurse
FEHE Enterprises, Inc. · Atlanta, GA · 12 mo ago
HealthcareInternship
Job Duties
- Specific nursing duties as assigned
- Medsication administration
- SUPPORTS individuals in planning nutritious meals, and supporting those with special diets.
- COOPERATES with family members regarding reasonable requests related to individual needs.
- TRAIN staff on the medical needs of individuals as needed
- DISPOSE of hazardous materials in a safe manner
- Ensure the medications are documented on the MARs as prescribed by the physician.
- REVIEW the ISP
- ATTEND ISP Meetings, if applicable
- WOUND CARE
- Medication Documentation
- ENSURE the 'Eight Rights of Medication' are practiced
- OVERSEE the services delivered by direct care staff and CNAs
- ADMINISTERING G-tube feeding
- ADLs
- COMPLETE timely Nursing Assessments
- VITAL SIGNS/SKIN CARE
- PARTICIPATE in the QI process
- Nursing Care
- RESPONSIBLE for observing, documenting, reporting and taking action to ensure the quality for services for the individuals
- FOLLOW-UP to promote quality of life for the individuals being served
- ACTIVELY participate in the Quality Improvement Plan
- ASSURE that medications are stored according to guidelines
- ENSURE doctor's appointments are adhered to and follow-ups completed as needed
- CONFER with physicians, RN, PAs and NP to ensure the health status of the individual is in compliance with their suggestions, recommendations, referrals etc.
- OTHER nursing direct duties as assigned by a RN
- TRANSPORTATION, if applicable (must meet DBHDD transportation requirements)
- REVIEW and FOLLOW the Plan of Care per PHCP regulations
Qualifications
- Licensed RN for the state of Georgia
- BCLS certified
- CPI certified
- NCIC/DBHDD clearance
- Capable of lifting 50 pounds without assistance
- Maintains current driver's license if doing transportation
- Must have a positive attitude, flexibility, and ability to work with people of diverse backgrounds
Competencies
- Fluent in the written and spoken English language
- Basic computer skills
- Trainings as required by DBHDD
- Ongoing training (minimum 16 hours annually)