

Sheltering Arms is currently looking to hire a Registered Nurse (RN) Provide and coordinate the delivery of health care services for all individuals as assigned. Provide in-servicing and training to staff regarding health, medical care and medication administration. Re-certify and/or certify staff for medication administration as required.

Essential Functions:

* RN full-time- Shall be responsible to oversee up to 50 individuals at various sites and locations; Part-time RN will oversee up to 20 individuals receiving services at various sites and locations.
* Responsible for the supervision of unlicensed direct care staff in the performance of nursing tasks and responsibilities.
* Conduct AMAP, Diabetic, and Insulin trainings to unlicensed direct care staff and program management.
* Responsible for developing an individualized plan for nursing services for all individuals receiving nursing services.
* Conduct annual clinical performance evaluations for unlicensed direct care staff for procedure that include but not limited to medication administration.
* Conduct observation of staff administering individuals' medication on a quarterly basis and must be documented and available for review upon request.
* Provide direct health and personal care to program individuals.
* Perform and supervise treatment procedures as ordered by the physician.
* Coordinate total health care services for all individuals.
* Observe symptoms, reactions and needs of individuals and request necessary medical follow-up.
* Maintain direct contact with physicians and other health care personnel and see that the staff understands and carries out medical orders completely and promptly.
* Arrange for needed follow-up medical care and ensure that written reports are received and acted upon in a timely manner.
* Maintain accurate and current medical charts on all individuals.
* Review Nursing Care Plan on a monthly basis to ensure that residents' health care needs are met.
* Requisition and order medical supplies.
* Keep daily record of all medications administered and ensure all medications are properly stored, locked and maintained.
* Act as liaison between the agency and health care services.
* Performs other duties as assigned.


* Bachelor's Degree
* Registered Nurse
* Attended AMAP Training
* Knowledge of OPWDD regulations
* Experience working in community based programs preferred.
* Human service background with nursing experience.
* Ability to work cooperatively with staff and clinicians of various disciplines.
* Patience and willingness to learn new skills.
* Effectively supervise direct care staff.


Associated topics: ambulatory, ccu, coronary, infusion, intensive, intensive care, maternal, nurse rn, surgical, transitional


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