Registered Nurse

Essential Job Functions

• Conducts the medical assessment of each individual referred to the program and collaborates with an Intake staff member to determine appropriate placement in the community
• Participates in the development and implementation of service plans and supervises, in conjunction with the physicians, the medical components of the plan
• Reviews documents and revises all nursing/nursing related care plans on a regular basis
• Ensures medical records and reports are current and complete in accordance with regulatory and corporate standards, including medication administration records and physician’s orders
• Maintains contact with primary care physicians and specialists, and, when directed, attends doctor visits with mentor and/or individual receiving services.
• Promotes health and wellness for individuals and ensures nursing actions and steps are put in place for prevention
• Administers medications according to established guidelines
• Provides documentation for all medications given and reviews medication administration records for compliance
• Oversees the management of high-risk medical conditions and private duty nursing services
• Develops training flow charts specific to each individual receiving services, provides and documents medical skills training to clients, mentors, respite providers, staff, and where appropriate, the biological family
• Presents medical skills components at Pre-service Orientation
• Participates as an Individual Health Plan (IHP) or Plan of Care (POC) team member
• Evaluates the medical needs of each individual for initial IHP/POC
• Ensures IHP/POC goals and objectives are medically indicated
• Generates ongoing health care protocols for the specific medical conditions outlined in the IHP/POC
• Provides consultation and technical assistance to staff and mentors regarding home care issues along with operation of durable medical equipment.
• May be required to coordinate, organize and/or assist with household activities such as light housekeeping and meal preparation; transport individuals receiving services to planned and/or necessary activities and appointments
• Participates in on call system as needed
• May actively participate in IDT meetings, Human Rights Committee, Health and Safety Committee and Administration meetings
• Performs other related duties and activities as required

Minimum Knowledge And Skills Required By The Job

• Education And Experience: Graduate of an accredited RN program, One year experience working with medically complex individuals.
• Certificates, Licenses, And Registrations: Current state RN License, Current driver's license, car registration and auto insurance if providing transportation to individuals receiving services. Current CPR/First Aid certification.