Registered Nurse

Registered Nurse

The ARC Of Southern Maryland Prince Frederick, Maryland, United States

JOB PURPOSE:

Under general supervision, the R egistered Nurse is responsible for the medical management of all people receiving support from The Arc Southern Chesapeake . The ideal candidate will be responsible for delivering care to those assigned to their care using the nursing process of assessment, planning, intervention, implementation, and evaluation. The candidate will also interact with the individuals, families, staff members, and other health team members associated with The Arc Southern Chesapeake while maintaining standards of professional nursing.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Oversees Case Management and delegating nursing tasks, including administration of medications.
• Assures HIPAA compliance regarding protected health information of people receiving supports from The Arc.
• Sets priorities for nursing action in a logical sequence according to the needs of the individual; formulates a plan of care by the appropriate selection of Nurse Practice Standards. Performs ongoing assessment and revise plan of care based on new data and the individual’s condition.
• Conducts, at a minimum, 45-day monitoring of each assigned consumer, including, but not limited to:
  • Reviewing Medication Administration Record (MAR). Checking prescriptions to assure that all information is identical, accurate and transcribed correctly. Signing of MARs.
  • Completes nursing assessments in a timely manner.
  • Assures compliance with the correct administration of all medications and treatments as ordered by physician.
  • Coordinates the reporting of any medication errors/omissions to his/her supervisor and physician of the person receiving services.
  • Advises staff regarding expected and adverse effects of medications and signs to observe in the people taking the medication.
  • Observes staff twice per year administering and charting medications.
  • Maintains a file on each person for Monthly Psychotropic Medication Reviews and 90 Day Medication Reviews and assures compliance. Assures that dates of Medication Review appointments are documented on appropriate forms.
  • Completes written report on each site surveyed outlining problems, concerns and solutions for deficiencies.
  • Monitors MARs monthly for the agency’s CQI efforts.
• Prepares necessary protocols and provides training to consumers and staff on how to use them (e.g., glucose monitoring, g-tube, colostomy, etc.)
• Counts and records all medications monthly. Monitors errors. Follows-up, as necessary, with staff making frequent medication errors.
• Counsels people receiving services regarding health issues (e.g., medical procedures, birth control, STD’s, medications, etc.). Monitors and records data at least once every 45 days.
• Serves as a liaison, working with community facilities and providers of medical care in order to facilitate communication and establish working relationships.
• Conducts in-service training to all staff, including, but not limited to, seizure management, blood borne pathogens and medication administration.
• Counsels employees after possible exposure to blood borne pathogens in accordance with personnel guideline #1140.
• Guides staff in their communication with physicians and other health care professionals about concerns and treatment results.
• Receives telephone calls from staff for all PRN medications.
• Works cooperatively with medical suppliers like ALCO on the coordination of medication and benefits.
• Attends meetings, as necessary, for people receiving services from The Arc (e.g., team planning meetings, medication reviews, hospital discharge meetings, DDA regional meeting, etc.).

EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE:

• RN Degree from an accredited nursing school and/or college.

• Meet all necessary licensing requirements, qualifications and possess a valid nursing license in the State of Maryland

JOB KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES:

• Has the ability and willingness to accept emergency phone calls and respond to emergencies twenty-four hours a day.

• Has the ability to be on call 24/7, as assigned.

• Ability to work a flexible schedule including evenings and…