What are the responsibilities and job description for the Adult Services Program Nurse position at Special Kids Special Families?
Job Type
Full-time
Description
Scope :
The Adult Services Program nurse works closely with the Day and Residential Program Directors and staff to ensure compliance with regulatory agencies rules and regulations as they apply to client health, medication, and nutrition. This position is responsible for providing skilled nursing care to clients, implementing primary care orders, assisting with meeting client medical needs, developing appropriate care plans, protocols, assessments, and providing trainings. This is a full-time position.
Duties :
- Medical Records : Oversee and obtain medical records from medical professionals and other provider agencies, HHP's / Parents / Guardians.
- Medical Protocols : Write medical protocols and individual plans of care annually or more often as needed for clients and review with the Coordinators / Supervisors or Program Directors
- Medical Documentation : Ensure appropriate medical documentation is maintained in client records, including nursing notes of any on-site assessments at day program or in the home, to include incident reports.
- Medication Administration Record : Performs or supervises the administration of prescribed medications and treatments in accordance with nursing standards. Ensure proper documentation of current MAR.
- Client Hospitalization : Confirm and process medical assessment and all release forms for client after hospitalization or serious illness.
- Medical Information and Orders : Monitor, update and distribute orders and instructions to staff. Implements the orders written by physician and nursing orders when necessary. Ensures all medication orders and medications are current.
- Medical Observation Sheets : Complete and keep current medical data sheets for clients. Conduct quarterly, or more often if needed, visits to ensure all proper medical needs are being met per state regulations.
- Client Intake : Consult with the Program Directors and / or Coordinators / Supervisors during the intake process about the medical needs, medical records and protocols of potential clients.
- Meetings : Effectively communicates in interdisciplinary team meetings or any other meetings and trainings as assigned. Attending events and network within the nursing community.
- Auditing : Audit client records with supervision as needed by the Program Directors.
- Training :
- Q-Map - Responsible for Medication Administration training (QMAP) as required for staff. To include oversight and review of medication administration documentation.
- Universal Precautions - Train staff in Universal Precautions.
- Medical Overview - Teach and train staff on medical procedures and equipment used by clients.
- G-Tube (RN Only) - Train and provide over-site to staff / providers in G-tube competency. Work with the Program Coordinators / Supervisors to train staff to safely administer nutrition, medication and hydration and maintain state regulations compliance with each individual's plan of care.
- Medical Procedures - Teach and train staff about medical procedures and the client's care plan.
- Code Blue - Train staff in Code Blue policy and procedure.
- Home Care : Conduct quarterly home visits and as needed, based on current medical need to provide care, including nursing assessments, trainings, or other needs.
- Miscellaneous : All other duties as assigned.
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Requirements
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Salary Description
60,000.00 - $65,000.00
Salary : $60,000 - $65,000