Nursing Supervisor - Adult Program

Job Details

The Adult Nursing Supervisor is an integral part of the Anderson Center for Autism medical team providing nursing supervision for the IRA primary nurses and Day Hab nurses. The supervisor will provide medical over-site, care and treatment for the adult clients at Day Hab. Additionally; the Nurse Supervisor is a resource provider to staff regarding medical/health issues of the population served. The Nurse Supervisor will provide technical support to the nurses she supervises. At times, the supervisor will supports the Health Services Administrators with various responsibilities, such as, attending meetings, conferences, providing educational in-services, and critiquing medical data (Adult Injury Reports). The Nurse Supervisor is responsible for the management and tracking of all documentation needed for the Medication Certification process (AMAP) in the Adult Program. Assist with the administration and supervision of Health Services as needed.

 

QUALITY OF LIFE EXPECTATION FOR ALL STAFF:

 

To actively further the agency's mission to optimize quality of life (QofL) for individuals served by monitoring and implementing systems that promote the QofL of the individuals in our care.

 

RESPONSIBILITIES:

 

• Provides professional assessment of Adult illness/injury providing appropriate follow-up to closure.
• Attends various committees/meetings (as delegated by administrator) pertaining to individuals health issues when those issues are identified and addressed. Example of such committees may include, but are not limited to, RM meetings, ISP, Team Meetings, HRC, BTR, medical visits, adult intake interviews, and representation on the Wellness committee.
• Maintains up-to-date communication of adult health status to the primary nurse, pertinent staff and when necessary family members.
• Maintains strict adherence to all Infection Control protocols as they relate to adult injury, and illness in accordance with CDC standards. Provide a safe infection control environment in the medical office and the Day Hab site.
• Maintain a current compliant Medication Certification Process in the Adult Program. Responsible for, correspondence, record keeping and providing documentation to primary nurses, AMAP staff and their supervisors.
• Administers medications if needed and provides annual recertification to AMAP staff at Day Hab site and when requested to support of residential IRA nurse with recertification.
• Provide Phlebotomy Services as needed.
• Provides over-site to the annual TB process for Adult Services, maintaining OPWDD compliance.
• Review annual OPWDD AMAP In-Service for Adult Services. 
• Provide any input for BBP training and any other medical in-services on an as needed basis. (CPR training to support staff development).
• Responsible for nursing support listed on Day Habilitation Nurse Task List.