Registered Nurse

Title

Registered Nurse

Executive Director

Part-Time

Non-Exempt

January 4, 2014

Responsible for providing nursing care in accordance with physicians' orders and recognized nursing standards and according to Evergreen's policies and procedures.

• 401(k)
• 401(k) matching

Evergreen Life Services is an equal opportunity employer. We consider applicants for all positions without regard to race, color, religion, creed, gender, national origin, age, disability, marital status, or any other legally protected status.

• Maintain a current knowledge of each individual(s) served medical condition.
• Provide or ensure provision of nursing care in accordance with physicians' orders and recognized nursing standards.
• Provide supervision of LPNs.
• Administer or ensure administration of medications and treatment as prescribed by physicians.
• Conduct quarterly nursing physical assessments as defined by Title XIX regulations.
• Participate in Interdisciplinary Team meetings.
• Maintain accurate and complete records of nursing observations and care.
• Provide sex education training to individual(s) served.
• Train staff to recognize, interpret, and report individual(s) served conditions.
• Implement and monitor preventive health care services for individual(s) served and instruct clients in good health habits.
• Assist physicians in diagnostic and therapeutic measures.
• Serve on committees as required.
• Monitor and coordinate the services of physicians and medical providers to expedite medical services.
• Conduct monthly trainings as required, such as medication aid and other medical courses.
• Review and sign monthly Medication Administration Records for individual(s) served in community homes and the Supported Independent Living Program.
• Audit medication administration to ensure the absence of medical errors or documentation errors.
• Create and monitor a medication count sheet anytime a controlled substance is ordered.
• Conduct training in homes and within other programs on interactions of various medications and their effectiveness on diagnosed illnesses.
• Monitor OSHA Compliance and Infection Control, as well as monthly audits to include patterns of recurring injury or illnesses of staff or individual(s) served.
• Review medical records, not limited to doctor's appointments, lab work, effectiveness of medical treatment, and medications.
• Regular and punctual attendance.

• Acting Strategically:
  Identifies key issues and relationships relevant to achieving goals, and commits to a course of action to accomplish goals based on known and unknown variables. Develops priorities with the right balance of short and long-term considerations.
• Championing Customer Needs: provides timely and professional service to both internal and external customers, is responsive to customer needs and requests, is always courteous to the customer, and considers them when making decisions.
• Communicating Effectively:
  Share information. Listens and involves others. Conveys ideas in a manner that engages others and helps them understand and retain the message.
• Delivering High-Quality Work:
  Makes sure responsibilities central to the role meet all requirements and expectations. Finishes tasks promptly and critically reviews work for accuracy and quality. Consider the impact of work on others.
• Prioritizing and Organizing Work:
  Allocates time and attention based on what is most important to achieve key goals and objectives. Effectively organizes and balances tasks and priorities to keep multiple projects on track.

• Graduation from an accredited school of nursing. Must possess and maintain current registration.
• Prefer at least one (1) year experience working with developmentally disabled.
• Must know how to determine and meet individual medical needs.
• Basic computer skills.

• Frequent travel.
• Constantly moves about to coordinate work.
• Occasionally moves and positions objects weighing up to 50 pounds.
• Occasionally provides assistance to individuals served, including lifting and positioning.
• Frequently exposed to viruses and infectious conditions.

• Will not supervise.

• Ability to meet the public in a manner that reflects creditably upon the organization, and must have the ability to deal with individual(s) served and staff in a manner that is conducive to harmony and their best efforts.
• Must be adaptable and have the ability to make decisions.
• May be required to attend seminars or job-related training courses.
• Must have understanding, patience, and tact in dealing with individual(s) served, their families, or advocates and other agencies involved in providing support for individual(s) served.
• Must have the ability to maintain good working relationships with Evergreen staff and with contacts from other agencies or entities.
• Must be able to prioritize work tasks.
• Must be able to work without close personal supervision.