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Are you a dedicated and compassionate Registered Nurse seeking a fulfilling career without sacrificing your work-life balance? Look no further! Join our dynamic team where your expertise is valued, and your personal time matters.
Daytime Shifts Only: Enjoy the benefits of a flexible schedule with no night shifts, allowing you to maintain a healthy work-life equilibrium.
No Weekends Required: We understand the importance of weekends for personal and family activities. Embrace a work schedule that respects your need for relaxation and recreation.
Minimal On-Call Responsibilities: Embrace a role with minimal on-call obligations, providing you with peace of mind and the ability to plan your time effectively. Your dedication to patient care is important, and so is your time away from work.
Professional Growth: Thrive in a supportive environment that encourages continuous learning and professional development. Elevate your career without compromising your well-deserved downtime.
If you're a Registered Nurse seeking a rewarding career without the constraints of night or weekend shifts, apply today to embark on a journey where your skills are recognized, and your work-life balance is prioritized. We look forward to welcoming you to our exceptional team!
JOB SUMMARY
Functioning under the direction of the Associate Director of Residential Health Care Services, the Registered Nurse has indirect supervision of the Medical Assistants (MAs) and Licensed Practical Nurses (LPNs). The Registered Nurse is responsible for the supervision of unlicensed direct care associates in the performance of nursing tasks and activities and ensures the associates are adequately trained in providing health care tasks. The Registered Nurse promotes and ensures the health and well being of individuals by utilizing standard nursing practices.
JOB FUNCTIONS:
Regulatory and Corporate Compliance
· Ensure program and site operate in conformance with applicable regulations and policies.
· Complete annual clinical evaluations of medication administration
· Ensure records, files and reports are kept current and meet regulatory requirements.
· Develop and implement improvement and corrective action plans for all surveys.
· Ensure associates understand and accurately implement policies and procedures.
Financial Management
· Assist with ensuring adherence to the annual budget.
· Ensure adequate supply and quality of medical supplies and over the counter medications.
· Review and evaluate proposed new admissions to ensure they are medically appropriate for the Agency and the Agency can medically care for the individual based on their medical needs.
Person Centered Services
· Ensure the person's Individual Service Plan (ISP), assessments, training and objectives are person directed and reflect the individual's quality of life choices and support systems.
· Encourage all individuals and their circle of supports to be active in medical/care decision planning.
· Respect the individual's right to privacy and confidentiality by appropriate use of written and verbal communication.
· Be an active member of each person's planning team.
· Work collaboratively with others to ensure the individual's health and well-being.
· Develop and ensure the individual's Plans of Nursing Services are current and accurate and ensure associates are knowledgeable and implement the plans as written.
Program Standards
· Promote and ensure the health and well-being of individuals served.
· Ensure a person's health and medical services are comprehensive, implemented appropriately and are communicated effectively to maintain the individual's health.
· Ensure an individual's medical concerns are addressed in a timely and thorough manner.
· Ensure individual information is kept up to date and assessments are completed as required.
· Ensure medical equipment, resources and supplies are adequate and well maintained.
· Assess, plan, implement and evaluate health and medical service delivery for each person.
· Ensure information from medical professionals is obtained, understood and followed.
· Ensure informed consents are obtained per regulation
· Complete and routinely review medication regime reports
· Complete medication administration reports and procedure errors and provide follow-up
· Visit residences minimally weekly.
· Assist in the identification and development of new residential service and support opportunities that provide quality of life choices.
· On-Call Coverage as scheduled
· Be available by phone during working hours
· Review and approve administration of new medications
· Assess and provide direction for medical concerns.
· Maintain communication and documentation regarding nursing and health related information
Physical Plant and Safety
· Ensure the site is a safe, clean environment and immediately address areas of concern.
· Ensure medical equipment and supplies are stored and cleaned properly.
· Maintain knowledge of fire evacuation plan and ensure plan is followed.
· Maintain an environment that encourages and facilitates optimal personal development.
· Practice standard precautions and other appropriate infection control practices.
· Ensure site vehicles are maintained.
Contacts with Others
· Develop and maintain positive customer relationships with internal and external customers and demonstrate a high diplomacy. This includes family, local businesses, and external service providers.
· Maintain effective working relationships with service providers, community resources and families.
· Ensure that internal and external written and verbal communications regarding the agency are positive and reflect our mission, vision and values.
· Ensure individuals concerns are addressed in a timely and professional manner.
Talent Management
· Support, coach, monitor and supervise Medical Assistants and Licensed Practical Nurses (LPN's).
· Ensure associates receive and maintain required trainings and certifications.
· Perform orientation and annual performance evaluations.
· Maintain communication with the Residence Manager to assure staffing meet the medical needs of individuals in the program especially after hospital discharge.
· Manage associate performance by establishing clear goals and expectations, providing timely feedback and addressing performance issues promptly.
· Provide training to associates in health, medical and safety.
· Provide Medication Administration training.
· Complete clinical evaluations as required.
· Provide nursing assessments and feedback.
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