Registered Nurse bei Mountain Shadows Community Homes
Mountain Shadows Community Homes · Escondido, Vereinigte Staaten Von Amerika · Onsite
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MOUNTAIN SHADOWS COMMUNITY HOMES
POSITION: REGISTERED NURSE
REPORTS TO: HEALTH SERVICES SUPERVISOR
BASIC FUNCTION: To monitor the on-going health status of residents in all assigned facilities and provide healthcare services which ensure the optimum health of each resident.
RESIDENT SERVICES:
* Participate in the admission/discharge procedure for all residents to including pre- admission evaluation, review of medical history and nursing care plan.
* Develop nursing care plan for any condition that requires more that 72 hours to resolve. Discontinue care plan within 48 hrs of resolution.
* Review resident nursing care plans annually and semi-annually.
* Complete and document resident weights by the 8th of each month.
* Complete and document resident height (until resident is 18 years old) and vital signs quarterly.
* Consult with physician on regular basis regarding resident health concerns.
* Complete regular assessments of residents and respond to resident health concerns expressed by parents, Direct Care Staff, QIDP, RC, day program, etc.
* Confer with consultants regarding resident needs including dietary, physical therapy, psychiatric services, etc.
* Complete annual sex education assessment.
* Complete annual bowel and bladder assessment.
* Participate in facility immunization clinics.
* Complete annual TB testing via PPD skin tests, chest x-rays, or blood tests.
DOCUMENTATION AND CHARTING:
* Complete/review GERs as necessary.
* Complete monthly and quarterly summaries by 15th of each month.
* Complete nursing assessments for annual and semi-annual IPP meetings utilizing THERAP software program.
* Document and implement physician’s orders as necessary.
* Audit physician orders and medication administration record monthly.
* Complete follow up on quarterly pharmacy audit and correct any deficiency within 30 days.
* Complete paperwork for medical/dental appointments.
* Follow up on medical/dental appointments and/or hospitalizations and chart as necessary in resident record.
*Order lab work as ordered by the physician and chart as necessary in resident record.
GENERAL DUTIES:
* Complete weekly medication audits for each home. Provide follow up as necessary such as contacting physician or pharmacy. Document medication administration errors and provide discipline to staff if appropriate.
* Supervise the training of staff in administration of medications and treatments.
* Audit monthly inventory reorder for house supply medications.
* Check cycle-fill medications monthly, including school medication.
* Provide training for staff, as necessary, on resident health issues.
* Assist with implementing MSCH safety program including, assessing staff injuries as requested.
* Other duties as assigned.
MEETINGS AND COMMITTEES:
* Participate in Human Rights and Infection Control meetings quarterly.
* Participate in 30-day, semi-annual, annual and special/emergency Interdisciplinary Team meetings.
* Attend Individual Education Plan (IEP) when requested.
* Attend RN meetings.
* Attend house meetings monthly
* Participate in Health Services and MSCH Safety Committee meetings, as required.
KNOWLEDGE AND ABILITIES:
KNOWLEDGE:
* ICF-DD/H and ICF-DD/N regulations
* DD population
ABILITIES:
* Effective verbal and written communication skills.
* Ability to use a computer and learn computer software programs.
* Maintain records and prepare reports.
* Complete necessary tasks promptly with multiple interruptions.
* Meet the required deadlines.
* Good interpersonal communication skills.
* Learn and interpret rules, regulations and policies.
EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE:
Current and valid California RN license. Previous experience with persons with developmental disabilities preferred. Able to obtain criminal clearance through the Department of Justice.
WORK SCHEDULE:
- Full-time
- Monday through Friday, 8-hour shifts, Flexible hours and rotating on call weekends
SALARY RANGE:
- $50-54/hr