Benefits:
401(k)
Dental insurance
Health insurance
Position Description: Registered Nurse (RN)
Reports to: Executive Director
Created: August 5, 2012
Job Summary: The RN is responsible for overseeing medically related needs of the individual served. This includes, but is not limited to, making doctor’s appointments (primary care, psychiatric, dental, and specialty), attending doctors’ appointments, ordering medications from the pharmacy, checking for accuracy, and distributing to staff.
Essential Job Functions:
Serve as the liaison between physicians, the pharmacy, and the agency
Supervise LPN’s as assigned
Train LPN’s as needed
Maintain a current knowledge of each individual’s medical condition
Provide or ensure provision of nursing care in accordance with physicians’ orders and recognized nursing standards
Administer or ensure administration of medications and treatment as prescribed by physicians
Conduct quarterly nursing physical assessments as defined by Title XIX regulations
Participate in Interdisciplinary Team meetings
Maintain accurate and complete records of nursing observations and care
Train staff to recognize, interpret, and report clients’ conditions
Implement and monitor preventive health care services for individuals and instruct individuals in good health habits
Assist 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
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 clients
Review client medical records not limited to doctor’s appointments, lab work, effectiveness of medical treatment and medications
Regular and punctual attendance
Keep staff well informed regarding health related problems of the persons served; discussing reasons for treatments, medications, etc. with the appropriate parties
Provide in-service training to staff on medically-related issues
Ensure that all policies, procedures, regulations, and guidelines are followed per state and agency requirements
Visit each home monthly to review medical documentation
Complete monthly medical note on each individual by the 10th of each month
Complete monthly medication variance forms for state nurse
Process cycle fill medications monthly
Order medications and check for accuracy
Meet weekly with individual program staff to update on client medical issues
Send updated contact information and client list to pharmacy, physicians, and other staff as needed quarterly
Administer staff Flu shots/TB screenings
Review medical charts
On-call availability for medical concerns
Physical Demands:
Occasional travel
Constantly moves about to coordinate work
Regularly assist consumers physically by lifting and positioning them as appropriate
Occasionally moves and positions objects weighing up to 50 pounds
Continuously exposed to viruses and infectious conditions
Special Demands:
Ability to meet the public in a manner that reflects creditably upon the organization and must have the ability to deal with consumers and staff in a manner that is conducive to harmony and their best efforts
Must be adaptable and have the ability to make decisions
May be required to attend seminar or job-related training courses
Must have understanding, patience and tact in dealing with consumers, their families or advocates and other agencies involved in providing supports for consumers
Must have the ability to maintain good working relationships with Evergreen staff and with contacts from other agencies or entities
Must be able to prioritize work tasks
Must be able to work without close personal supervision
Education
Graduation from an accredited school of nursing. Must possess and maintain current registration.
Job Knowledge
Must have knowledge of and technical skills of medical nursing procedures, first aid, and basic principles of nursing. Must know or learn about mental retardation, seizure disorders, autism and other associated diagnoses pertaining to the field of intellectual disabilities and geriatrics.
Training and Experience
Minimum of one-year clinically relevant experience required. Experience working with elderly, or intellectually disabled preferred. Working knowledge of Windows 7, Office 2010 applications. Aptitude to learn other software programs as required for this position.
Employment Variable
Some evenings and weekend work may be required to meet the needs of the individuals. Will be constant contact with staff, individuals served, their families, and other support agencies
Must have a good driving record which meets the requirements of Evergreen and proof of liability coverage
Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities or a medical condition to perform the essential functions.