Registered Nurse; RN

To deliver nursing care and provide active treatment for people with intellectual and/or developmental disabilities requiring long-term supports.

• 1. Works under the direct supervision of the Director of Nursing and/or Assistant to Director of Nursing using the state-specific Nurse Practice Act, , Policies and Procedures, and nursing judgement.
• 2. Delivers nursing care to residents requiring long-term supports.
• 3. Completes Assessments [CFAs] within time-frames and guidelines of residents in assigned caseloads
• 4. Collects resident data, makes observations, and reports pertinent information related to the care of the resident.
• 5. Implements resident’s health related active treatment program plans and evaluates the resident responses.
• 6. Maintains knowledge of necessary documentation requirements.
• 7. Maintains knowledge of equipment set-up and maintenance.
• 8. Maintains confidentiality and resident rights, regarding all resident/personnel information.
• 9. Provides resident/family/responsible party education as directed.
• 10. Works rotating shifts, holidays and weekends as scheduled.
• 11. Initiates emergency support measures (i.e., CPR, protects residents from injury).
• 12. Performs other duties as deemed necessary and appropriate, or as may be directed by the Director of Nursing.
• 13. Documents observations and ensure it is complete and reflects knowledge of unit documentation policies and procedures.
• 14. Nursing history is present in the medical record for all residents.
• 15. Changes in resident’s physical/psychological condition (i.e., changes in lab data, vital signs, mental status), are reported appropriately

• 1. Resident is approached in a kind, gentle and friendly manner.
  
  Respect for the resident’s dignity and privacy is consistently provided.
• 2. Interventions are performed in a timely manner.
  
  Explanations for delays in answers/responses are provided.
• 3. Independence by the resident in activities of daily living is encouraged to the fullest extent possible.
• 4. Treatments are completed as indicated.
• 5. Make rounds every two- (2) hours of your unit to assist in the hydration needs of residents deemed by the Interdisciplinary Team as high-risk to dehydration and constipation.
• 6. Ensure residents who are at risk for pressure sores are repositioned at the time intervals documented on Resident Repositioning form which is located in the residents' closet.
  
  Initial Repositioning Form to verify resident has been repositioned.
  
  Wheelchair residents should be placed on floor mats in the activity area.
• 7. Make periodic/random checks to assure that prescribed and/or preventive treatments (i.e. facility’s preventive foot-care program) are being properly administered by designated personnel and evaluate the resident’s physical and emotional status.
• 8. Safety concerns are identified and appropriate actions are taken to maintain a safe environment.
• 9. Resident identification bands and allergy bands (if applicable) are present.
• 10. Functional assignments are completed.
• 11. Emergency situations are recognized and appropriate action is instituted.
• 12. All emergency equipment can be readily located and operated (emergency oxygen supply, drug box, fire extinguisher, etc.).
• 13. Carryout restorative and rehabilitation programs, to include self-help/self-medication/sex education, and ensure appropriate data collection of programs.
• 14. Catheters are monitored and changed according to facility policy.
• a. Siderails and height of bed are adjusted.
• b. Restraints, when used, are maintained and documented properly.
• c. Rooms are neat and orderly.

• 1. Adheres to state-specific Nurse Practice Act for administration of medication and…