Registered Nurse (Part Time)

GENERAL DESCRIPTION:

The Community Services Registered Nurse is a team member of the professional management staff of Unlimited Opportunities, Inc., with the responsibility for successful health management of all clients served. Position requires independent judgment, initiative and decision making skills within established management and Community RN Program rules and procedures. The RN provides valuable insight to client care, overall health management and delivery of quality services to agency clients. The Community RN Individual should demonstrate leadership qualities to all staff through effective delegation and health management.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES INCLUDE BUT ARE NOT LIMITED TO:

Complete detailed Monthly RN Health Summaries for all clients living in residential placement. This includes no less than 15 minute face-to-face assessments and no less than 1 hour for summaries and assessments of all other health and medical needs, as required by DMH contract. The summaries and assessments combined result in 1.25 hours per month per client.

Complete detailed documentation in compliance with the RN Manual, Medicaid Developmental Disabilities Waiver Manual and UOI Policy in Therap within 72 hours of the services rendered in compliance with Medicaid. Documentation must be completed by the RN completing the service.

Provide appropriate delegation and supervision of Unlicensed Assistive Personnel who perform such duties as medication administration and other nursing tasks when applicable and document these activities.

Provide pre and post-hospitalization and procedure assessments for clients per agency policy.

Communicate with doctors and specialists as needed, when health concerns arise and for follow-up.

Provide in-service training sessions to staff on medical and health related issues and delegate tasks as needed.

Provide appropriate delegation and supervision of Certified Medication Aides,

Certified Nurses Aid (CNA) or Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) who perform such duties as medication administration and other nursing tasks; such as medical exceptions service at day programs, and document those activities.

Destroy medications in compliance with agency Medication Administration and Treatment Handbook.

Complete all trainings as a requirement of Department of Mental Health, CPR, NCI, Abuse and Neglect, Positive Behavior Supports, and any others as the agency determines necessary.

Follow all rules, guidelines and complete tasks as set forth by the Department of Mental Health Community RN Program.

Abide by Unlimited Opportunities, Inc. personnel policies and our mission as a condition of employment.

Pay: $36.00 - $45.00 per hour

Expected hours: 10.0 – 20.0 per week

Benefits:

• Flexible schedule
• Referral program

Work Location: In person