Older Adult Day Program Nurse bei Access Services

Access Services is hiring a part-time nurse to provide nursing support to older adults served by Access Services' day programs. The nurse will work cooperatively with all program staff to support the individual medical needs of each consumer served within the program.

Why work for Access Services?

• We offer a supportive, inclusive work environment with opportunities for professional development and learning.
• You will have the potential for career growth within the organization.

• You will be working with people who truly care about the people we serve and that strive to make a difference every day
• Our values: person centered, passion for service, innovation, collaboration, and authenticity

Essential Functions 

• Work closely with program leaders to provide quality nursing care to individuals receiving services in the program. Work in conjunction with agency staff and client team members to develop a plan of care that addresses an individual’s medical, physical, and emotional needs.  

• Provide comprehensive healthcare consultation to the team.  

• Participate in team meetings as needed and directed.   

• Conduct staff training on healthcare-related issues. Train and educate staff specifically around the needs of individuals in the Older Adult program, including issues around infectious disease control.   

• Maintain and review healthcare records to ensure compliance with state and federal   

• regulations, and complete reports as requested.  

• Provide direct care as needed and directed by program management.  

• Perform all nursing services consistent with the Office of Aging State regulations relative to individuals over the age of 60.     

• Review plans of care on a quarterly basis. Address any modifications to a plan of care as needed or requested by the Program Manager.   

• Review medication procedures, as necessary or when requested.  

• Review policies and procedures for personal care of the individuals served as necessary or when requested.  

Requirements

Incumbent must meet all qualifying and ongoing job criteria including background checks, physical examination results, and clearances. 

Education: Successful completion of a state approved Registered Nursing or Licensed Practical Nursing program.

Certification: Current PA licensure.

Experience: Two (2) or more years of professional nursing experience required, preferably working with individuals with intellectual disabilities and autism diagnoses.

Driving Requirements:

• A valid US driver's license for the past two consecutive years, not including time with a permit.
• Access to personal vehicle during work hours.
• Candidate must be a listed driver on a valid auto insurance policy.
• This position requires the ability to travel during the course of a normal workday to successfully carry out the expectations of this position including attending offsite meetings, providing services in the community, and providing service oversight and supervision if applicable. Therefore, employees will need to drive their personal vehicle and/or an agency-owned vehicle to meet these expectations. Employee is expected to drive in a safe manner at all times, meet eligibility criteria outlined in our Motor Vehicle Policy, be available and willing to drive during work schedule, and successfully pass the agency’s substance abuse screening at any time during employment. There may be limited exceptions, which should be identified and worked through with the supervisor. 

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:

• Critical thinking skills.
• Appropriate sense of urgency when required in situations.
• Excellent organizational and written/oral communication skills.
• Ability to effectively interact with all levels of staff.
• Ability to handle multiple priorities. Ability to effectively interact as part of a team.
• Knowledge of managed care principles as they pertain to obtaining healthcare. 
• Ability to navigate network drives and basic hardware use and troubleshooting. 
• Proficiency in, or ability to learn and use, workplace applications, platforms and technologies including Outlook, the Company Intranet, electronic health record system, and more.
• Ability to check individuals’ vital signs (i.e. temperature, respirations, BP, O2 levels, etc.). 

Essential Working Conditions/Physical Demands:  Work in program sites and the community routinely providing direct care and support with individual(s). Stand, sit or run by self, or provide proper care and supervision with an individual. Able to move and stay with an individual to keep them safe, both in home environment and community, both at near and far distances, even when an individual may struggle to meet identified expectations. Able to assist an individual who has fallen, regardless of weight or size. Walk, climb stairs by self, or provide direct care ensuring an individual’s safety, or to complete household and community tasks. Perform household tasks or tasks within the community such as laundry, cleaning, completing meal routines, shopping or dining out and, at the same time, ensuring individual’s safety and proper direct care and compliance with ISP.   

Benefits

Schedule and Compensation

The nurse’s compensation starts at $30/hour with increases based on education and experience. The position is part-time with flexible weekday hours.

Our comprehensive benefits package includes:

• For all employees: Mileage reimbursement and paid travel time between worksites; Discounts on various services, gyms & retail shopping; Referral bonuses, Employee Assistance Program
• For employees working 20+ hours/week: Paid time off; Tuition reimbursement
• For employees working 30+ hours/week: 20 days of PTO; 9 paid holidays, 401K with company match, Health/Vision/Dental insurance; Health Savings Account with company contribution;100% company paid Life/Disability insurance, Tuition Reimbursement

At Access Services, we encourage and support career development and there are opportunities for you to learn and grow within our organization. We look forward to hearing from you!

Access Services is an equal opportunity employer.

The above statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed. They are not intended to be constructed as an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties, and skills required and do not restrict management’s rights to assign or reassign duties and responsibilities to this position at any time.