Registered Nurse, Hays, KS

Registered Nurse RN Job Responsibilities

Promote and provide in a professional manner medical assistance, as needed, for healthcare, collaborating with physicians, and multidisciplinary team members. Coordinate and supervise within assigned area(s) the medical and health care services provided to individuals served in accordance with federal, state, and local regulations and agency policies. The treatment of individuals served with dignity and respect is a prime responsibility.

• Participate and/or provide information in the life planning process for individuals who have been assigned to caseload.
• Maintain a cooperative, professional relationship among teams/peers by communicating information, responding to requests, building rapport, and participating in team problem‑solving.
• Promote individual's independence by addressing medical treatments, assisting in understanding conditions, medications, self‑care skills, and answering questions.
• Protect individuals and employees by adhering to infection‑control policies and protocols, medication administration and storage procedures, and controlled substance regulations.
• Implement appropriate protective and preventative health measures for individuals served as per agency policy and other applicable regulations.
• Oversee the safe and appropriate administration, storage, labeling and record‑keeping of medications.
• Provide instructional classes and curriculum for staff training, as designated.
• Provide training to staff on person‑specific medical topics and treatments.
• Maintain a nursing record that includes documentation of individual's care, treatments, physician orders, and complies with DSNWK policies, as well as federal and state regulations; electronically update resident information and progress notes.
• Perform, document and distribute medical screenings of persons served (weight, blood pressure, etc.). This may include Wellness Screenings for HCBS individuals.
• Participate equally in the Weekend Nurse on‑call responsibility with other agency nurses, as assigned. Complete and submit Nursing On Call Documentation (ADM‑047) daily or as needed for post‑hours documentation. Complete Nursing Weekend On Call Agreement CL‑025h and submit to Director for weekend stipend compensation.
• Nurse will arrange for coverage if unable to complete work or on‑call duties.
• Maintain continuity of care among nursing teams by documenting and communicating actions, irregularities, and continuing needs.
• Ensure operation of medical equipment by completing preventive maintenance requirements, following manufacturer instructions, troubleshooting malfunctions, calling for repairs, maintaining equipment inventories, and evaluating new equipment and techniques, if applicable.
• Be informed of the rights of individuals served and ensure these rights are maintained and protected.
• Maintain a safe, clean working environment by complying with procedures, rules, and regulations; call for assistance from health‑care support personnel.
• Maintain nursing supplies inventory by checking stock levels, ordering needed supplies, and verifying receipt to accomplish job results.
• Provide oversight and consultation to LPNs as needed in the absence of Nurse Manager.
• Delegate nursing activities to unlicensed assistive personnel.
• Obtain and maintain Professional Liability Insurance and provide copy of coverage to the Director.
• Complete other duties as assigned by the Nurse Manager and Director of Programs and Services.

• This position is responsible for maintaining confidentiality for all PHI and ePHI that is shared with this person. This position will have full access to PHI and ePHI of any individual receiving day and/or residential services from DSNWK.