**** HELP WANTED **** MAS RN or LPN (PART TIME) work hours are negotiable JOB SUMMARY The Nurse is responsible for managing routine healthcare and providing skilled nursing care (as appropriate) for all individuals receiving AL Home and Community Based Waiver Services (ID Waiver) having Developmental Disabilities at Nobles Group Homes, Inc. The Nurse is responsible to the Administrator and CEO of the Agency. Works closely with the Office Coordinator. QUALIFICATIONS Graduate of an accredited School of Nursing. Possess current licensure in good standing in the State of Practice (AL). Knowledge and training in the area of Mental Retardation or related disabilities with a minimum of two-year’s experience. This position requires effective communication skills and interactions with others in a professional manner at all times. RESPONSIBILITIES • Conducts individualized assessments to include, but not limited to: Fall Risk Assessment, Nurses Assessment, Self-Medication Assessment, and AIMS Assessment as determined by the individual’s condition, recommended by physician, DMH/DD Standards, Nurses Delegation Program, and NGH policies/procedures. • Assure completion of appropriate lab work, referral appointments and follow-up appointments are held; annual routine examinations are done, i.e., including, but not limited to: physicals/standing orders, hearing, dental, and visual examinations. This will include preventive healthcare exams as appropriate to age/gender of the individual and outlined by United States Department of Health and Human Services (HHS). Request and obtain documentation from physician office in a timely manner. • Assure appropriate follow-up as recommended by physicians for specialized healthcare, including, but not limited to: Occupational Therapy and Physical Therapy. • Review all Record of Consults, prescriptions, physician’s orders, etc. for specific directions and report this information to all involved. Train direct care staff/others, as appropriate, with new orders affecting the care needs specific to an individual • Conducts Weekly monitoring of group homes to ensure medication administration is performed according to MAC training and data collection is appropriately documented on ALL NGH medical forms. Visually observe individuals in their home setting. • Reviews MARS, Narcotics, PRN Medications, Bowel and Bladder, Seizures, Blood Glucose, and etc. for issues/concerns and “red flags.” • Inventory ALL medications received from pharmacy for appropriateness and follow-up with pharmacist in a timely manner regarding medications not received. • Conducts MAC I and MAC II training for direct care staff/others per Nurse Delegation Program. File all pertinent required qualifications and training information. • Assess and document annually at a minimum of MAC Workers competency, documentation, error reporting, professionalism, reliability, respect, and identification of the 7 rights. • Performs routine drug screen testing on newly hired staff and on a routine basis per Administrator, CEO, and Human Resource Manager. • Provides individualized education customized to the individual and his/her family needs. • Maintains confidentiality in matters related to resident, family and facility staff. • Communicates with others and provides care in a non-judgmental, non-discriminatory manner that is sensitive to the individual and family’s diversity, preserving their autonomy, dignity and rights. • Receives telephone calls during and after hours from staff seeking appropriate medical intervention and or medical advice. • Performs all other responsibilities as mandated by the AL Nurses Delegation Program. • Performs all other related duties as deemed necessary for the agency and individuals served. BENEFITS: BC/BS Insurance (health and Dental) Supplemental Insurance Paid Vacation Annual Evaluation Between $18 to $20 an Hour (depends on Experience) Please forward your resume to resume@noblesgrouphomes or fax to (251) 438-2052
Posted on: Fri, 24 Oct 2014 15:24:12 +0000
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