Registered Nurse chez Mountain Shadows Community Homes

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