Full-time Nurse (Mt Vernon, OH)

Full Time Nurse in Mt Vernon, OH Field Associate Function: To provide quality nursing services to consumers based on each consumer's Medical needs and Individual Plan. Ensure that CRSI ICFs and Delegated Sites operate under the current standards and regulations established by DODD Medicaid (Title XIX), state DODD Licensure, County Quality Assurance, and other authorities that may dictate standards of operation including nursing services, consumer safety, and staff training. Field Associate Qualifications:

• Must possess a current License for Practical Nurse or Registered Nurse in the State of Ohio
• Must have a valid driver's license and vehicle insurance.
• Must possess acceptable police record and background screenings.
• Prefer at least 1 year experience in caring for adults
• Professional Liability Insurance is recommended
  
  

Field Associate Responsibilities:

• Follow established policies and procedure set by the agency. To include, but not limited to, keeping accurate records, ensure compliance with all trainings and employment requirements, etc.
• Monitor and ensure the consumer's safety, health, and welfare.
• Complete routine assessment in coordination with the RN as required for regulation and consumer need and prepare for and attend Annual Meetings
• Administer medications and treatments or monitor administration as prescribed by the physician
• Complete assessment and, if indicated, treatment of illnesses and injuries
• Maintain communicate with staff of any day services to assure continuity of care
• Communicate with attending physicians, request and receive orders, and transcribe if required
• Coordinate with Program staff the scheduling of needed/required health professional appointments
• Maintain communication with pharmacy to assure prompt delivery of needed medication and treatment supplies
• Participate in Admission and Discharge planning
• Make referrals to appropriate community resources when indicated
• Appropriately document all services provided according to standards of practice
• Assist the consultant pharmacist and consultant dietitian during rounds and address all recommendations
• Monitor MAR/TAR reviews to identify patterns for corrective action
• Develop a written plan in coordination with the Registered Nurse for each consumer to provide nursing services when a health plan of care is required as part of the total program including but not limited to:
• Corrective diets as needed.
• Preventive health care
• Personal hygiene maintenance.
• Pertinent medical measures as related to each individual consumer.
• Extensive treatment for a condition that warrants additional services.
• Maintain a clean and safe environment and be sensitive of the consumer's and family needs.
• Participate in an infection control program to include surveillance and outbreak management
• Participate in ongoing monitoring and training for delegated nursing
• Always maintain the highest standard of conduct and courtesy in dealing with consumers, family, staff, and the community. Promote positive interactions.
• Attend and participate in scheduled staff meetings as well as designated trainings and in-service sessions.
• Monitor storage of medications for ample supply and expiration and place orders to replace
• Will assume on-call responsibilities as assigned.
• Perform other duties as assigned.