LEHIGH VALLEY ADULT SERVICES

JOB DESCRIPTION

Job Title: REGISTERED NURSE

SUMMARY

The Registered Nurse acts as a member of the interdisciplinary team by providing core services to LVAS clients. This position will manage care and medication services to adults with intellectual disabilities as well as provide safety and wellness precautions in accordance with facility or department policies and procedures.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES INCLUDE BUT ARE NOT LIMITED TO:

• Set up plans for patients' care or contribute information to existing plans.
• Provides professional nursing care through-

1. Skill assessment
2. Diagnosis
3. Outcomes identification
4. Planning
5. Implementation
6. Evaluation Review of Medication Procedures
7. Medication Administration Record review
8. Medication Monitoring (as necessary)
9. Plan Reviews/ Personal Care Policy Review
10. Medical Emergencies

• Additional duties/ functions as assigned.

QUALIFICATIONS and/or EXPERIENCE

• Current Registered Nurse License in the Commonwealth of PA.
• Have geriatric experience or experience with adults with functional impairment.

EDUCATION

• Bachelor of Science in Nursing
• 2-3 year’s work experience working directly with the intellectual disability population.

LANGUAGE SKILLS

• Ability to read and interpret documents such as procedure manuals and regulations.
• Ability to write routine reports and correspondence. Ability to speak and communicate well with customers and staff.

OTHER SKILLS AND ABILITIES

• Must have customer service skills and the ability to work independently.
• Knowledge and competence that reflects current nursing practice.
• Ability to organize and prioritize assignments in the delivery of patient care.
• Successful completion of additional training and programs related to specialty.

CERTIFICATES, LICENSES, REGISTRATIONS

PHYSICAL DEMANDS

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Individuals may need to sit or stand as needed. May require walking primarily on a level surface for periodic periods throughout the day. Reaching above shoulder heights, below the waist or lifting as required to file documents or store materials throughout the workday. Proper lifting techniques required. May include lifting to 50 pounds for files, computer printouts on occasion.

WORK ENVIRONMENT

Reasonable accommodation may be made.