Training and Special Projects Nurse

Position Summary:

The Training and Special Projects Nurse is responsible for creating and providing training and technical assistance with special projects for persons diagnosed with intellectual/developmental disabilities (I/DD) and/or Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD). The Training and Special Projects Nurse will work with agency nurses, health care coordinators, supports coordinators, Office of Developmental Programs (ODP), and the community health care systems. The Training and Special Projects Nurse works within the interdisciplinary team to ensure optimum quality care. Considering the financial availability, PCHC will pay for attendance to the National Developmental Disabilities Nurses Association (DDNA) conference and certification based on PCHC guidelines.

Duties and Responsibilities:

• Act as a resource regarding medical/dental care, treatment, follow up and preventative care.
• Obtain qualification in developmental disabilities certificate (DDC) and maintain DDC certification status once obtained. Please see PCHC guidelines dated about one-time reimbursement upon certification.
• Establish alliances with other nurses and health care coordinators who are working in the community with individuals who have been diagnosed with I/DD and/or ASD.
• Remain active in updating skills and use best practice in working with people with I/DD and/or Autism.
• Participate in meetings, committees, attend training webinars/seminars as required.
• Participate in all Nurse Network Meetings and other health related meetings, at the local, regional and state level.
• Work in conjunction with other PCHC nurses and all other PCHC staff members.
• Perform other duties as determined necessary by the PCHC Nursing Manager and/or the Director of PCHC.
• Assist with the Office of Developmental Program’s special projects as needed.

Training:

• Prepare and provide training in physical and behavioral health care issues for individuals diagnosed with I/DD and/or ASD, staff members who support them, family members, supports coordinators, and any other supportive personnel.
• Identify staff training needs as they relate to health and safety. Provide training on physical and behavioral health care issues utilizing existing training resources and developing training modules, as necessary.
• Prepare and provide training for individuals diagnosed with I/DD and/or ASD in topics related to health promotion and disease prevention.

Technical Assistance:

• Be a resource to individuals diagnosed with I/DD and/or ASD, agencies, counties, and the state/regional Office of Developmental Programs/Pennsylvania Department of Public Welfare for issues involving health care.
• Contribute articles and resources for PCHC website, Health Care Alert newsletter, Health Bytes, social media, etc.
• Must have a valid driver’s license when operating a personal vehicle during work hours and for work-related activities.

Skills Required:

• Ability to work independently.
• Excellent communication skills, both written and oral as well as organizational skills.
• Ability to prepare and provide training in health-related matters.
• Ability to establish and maintain positive working relationships with co-workers and other disciplines outside PCHC.
• Nursing skills required for LPN level license

Education and Experience: 

• Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) accredited program
• Valid Pennsylvania Nursing License
• High School Diploma
• Minimum of two years’ experience working with individuals diagnosed with I/DD or ASD needed.
• Experience in providing training on health care issues.

Physical Demands:

Must have the ability to sit for a minimum of one hour at a time, and to use a computer. Must be able to travel via car or public transportation for off-site home visits and meetings.

Essential Functions 

Must have the ability to physically perform the duties and able to work in the environmental conditions required of a position in this class.

Equal Opportunity Employment:

PMHCC, Inc. is committed to equal opportunity. It is our policy to support equal employment for all employees and applicants without regard to race, religion, color, sex, sexual preferences, age, national origin, disability, behavioral health status, military status or any other characteristic protected by law.

Americans with Disabilities Act:

Employees as well as applicants who are currently, or become disabled, must be able to perform the functions of the job with either reasonable accommodation or unaided. PMHCC, Inc. will examine reasonable accommodations on a case by case basis in accordance with the law.

Salary : $55,752 - $72,720