Registered Nurse

Key Responsibilities

• Covers health care services based on needs for the individual under the direction of DDS regulations and policies.
• Creates and coordinates comprehensive individualized nursing care plans for individuals.
• Advocates and educates those under their care and their families and staff.
• Completion of medical documentation, including but not limited to, Nursing Assessments, Self-Medication Assessments, referrals for consultation, Nursing Quarterly Audits, and Medication Administration oversight.
• Directly manages medical services provided to participants in Harc’s programs.
• Conducts training for staff in health-related topics at New Employee Orientation, annual training courses and as necessary.
• Delegates initial and annual nursing procedures to staff and determines if further training or re-delegation is needed.
• Observes medication certified staff during medication passes.
• Provides direct hands-on clinical support and assessments as necessary within DDS regulations while adhering to Nursing Best Practices and Standards of Care.
• Completes medication audits per DDS regulations.
• Updates medical plans and protocols as necessary including fall risk assessments plans for participants as required by DDS annually.
• Functions as an endorsed medication administration instructor for Harc and teaches the Medication Certification course.
• Retrains staff who have failed the re-certification process and sanctions staff with multiple errors.

Qualifications

• Current RN license in the State of Connecticut (required).
• Associate's degree in nursingBSN, MSN, or degree in Healthcare Administration preferred.
• Minimum of 2 years of professional nursing experience.
• Experience working with individuals with I/DD or other vulnerable populations is highly preferred.
• Familiarity with EHR systems.
• Understanding of DDS compliance requirements and DDS policies and procedures.