Program Nurse; RN or LPN; Part-Time

Position: Program Nurse (RN or LPN) (Part-Time)
Position Summary:

Under the guidance of the Program Supervisor, this position is responsible for providing ongoing medical monitoring of participants in accordance with the Illinois Department on Aging (IDOA) Community Care Program, for Adult Day Services.

The program nurse assumes responsibility for completing psychosocial and medical assessments on all participants during the intake process and monitors participants' physical wellbeing on a daily basis. This position also prepares participants' plans of care and up-dates them semi-annually. The program nurse also participates in participant care planning processes/meetings in collaboration with other AWC staff.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

Include the following, other duties as assigned:

Participant Service Delivery

Conducts a medical and psychosocial assessment on all new AWC participants as part of the intake process; completes annual psychosocial and medical assessments on all current participants.

Conducts weekly well-being phone calls to all participants who are not attending the program.

Prepares participants' plans of care (based on IDOA's or MCO's plan of care and physical examinations) and up-dates them semi-annually. Actively participates in participant care planning meetings in collaboration with other AWC staff. Closely monitors participants' physical wellbeing on a daily basis. Documents incidents and relevant conversations and meetings with participants/caregivers, in the Nursing Notes and/or Progress Notes section of participants' files, and via the program's participant database.

Completes nurse's notes at least monthly or more often as needed for each participant and secures nurse's notes in each participant file, in a timely manner.

Completes daily rounds and takes notes to monitor and document progress associated with Participant Care Plans; completes nursing notes. Monitors and records blood pressure weekly with the assistance of center's C.N.As. Monitors and records weights monthly with the assistance of center's C.N.As. Monitors all annual physical examinations and ensures that they are up-to-date.

Directly manages medication administration to participants, as needed and authorized by physicians. Maintains and updates the list of all participants' current medication, as applicable. Documents all medication information, including medication administration to participants, utilizing the program's Daily Medication Log. Ensures that all medications are stored and secured/locked at all times, in accordance with agency and program policies and procedures.

Ensures that all physician orders regarding medication and any diet restrictions, are confirmed and accurately documented in participants' files. Sends out letters to caregivers to notify them when medications are running low. Updates Medication Logs Monthly.

Provides consultation and assessment (as needed) regarding participant injuries, which may occur within the AWC (e.g. falls, slips, and other types of medical concerns). Initiates EMS support (911) as needed. Contacts family members/caregivers when any injuries have occurred to participants, as needed. Responsible for ensuring that physicals, medications list and emergency contact information for participants and staff is up-to-date at all times.

Informs participants' caregivers/legal representatives, as well as CCU case managers, of any notable changes in participants' physical health or behavior.

Provides information and referral to participants or their family members, related to other health-related community resources. Ensures privacy for all nursing care provided in the facility. Maintains the confidentiality of all participants' medical information.

Program Support

Ensures that the program's First aid kit is fully stocked at all times, and is responsible for coordinating replacement of items needed, after any use. Solely responsible for the handling of sharps and needles (e.g. Epipen, injections) associated with the care of participants while in the Center.

Directly manages the safe collection, securing and disposal of all sharps and needles. Serves as the liaison to external vendors (e.g. Medway) to coordinate the regular pick-up and removal of sharps and needles, or whenever needed.

Under the guidance of the Supervisor or Director, coordinates contractual/temporary nursing services when needed to ensure appropriate nursing coverage within the AWC. Monitors medical supply inventory and communicates supply needs to the administrative assistant in a timely manner.

Facilitates quarterly overviews of emergency procedures to staff. Conducts and/or coordinates monthly participant workshops or staff in-service training, as requested by Program Supervisor, regarding health related topics. May conduct program tours when needed. Prepares nursing and/or monthly service/activity reports, as requested by Program Supervisor. May be required to perform other duties, as assigned by Program Supervisor.

Performance & Quality Management

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