Residential Nurse (RN) (Mental Health Services

ACCS Residential Nurse

The ACCS Residential Nurse is a Registered Nurse (RN) who promotes community integration and functioning of adults living with mental health conditions and complex medical needs. Working in a comfortable residential group living environment, the ACCS Residential Nurse will coordinates access and manage health care for residents in conjunction with Care Coordination entities and all associated medical and behavioral health providers.

The ACCS Residential Nurse monitors and consults with Medical staff regarding the medical and psychiatric conditions of each resident. In addition, the Registered Nurse develops and oversees the delivery of health promotion strategies for modifiable risk factors by staff and oversees Medication Administration Program (MAP) compliance for the residence.

The ACCS Intensive Medical GLE (IM GLE) Nurse (Registered Nurse) promotes the full integration and functioning of Persons Served (PS) needed to live a healthy life in the community. Coordinates access to and management of health care for PS in conjunction with Care Coordination entities and all associated medical and behavioral health providers. Monitors and consults with IM GLE staff regarding the medical and psychiatric conditions of PS.

Develops and oversees the delivery of health promotion strategies for modifiable risk factors by staff. Oversees Medication Administration Program (MAP) compliance for the residence.

The essential job duties/responsibilities of the position include but are not limited to the information listed below:

• Promote the engagement, housing permanency, community tenure, achievement of greater self-sufficiency and successful completion of tenure for all PS living at the site.

• Oversee management of medical conditions of residents to proactively address the complex medical conditions of the PS, including diabetes; kidney, pulmonary, mobility, physical safety and end of life issues; medical consequences of HIV/AIDs virus, and incontinence, etc.

• Oversee nursing service delivery to all assigned PS, including participation in services, treatment and support skills planning and implementation of recovery goals, readiness for discharge, and transitions to and from acute care settings as needed.

• Meet with and conduct regular Nursing assessments of each PS in the residence. Update assessment when significant medical status changes occur.

• Coordinate support services, including hospice and the involvement of religious and spiritual supports for PS and their families/other supporters.

• Develop, train staff on, and maintain all residents' Treatment Plans and Care Plans for residents.

• Supervise and direct the nursing support practices of the residence's Certified Nursing Assistants.

• Oversee MAP policies, protocols, audits and compliance for residence. Ensure that medications for PS are stored, administered, and disposed of in accordance with MAP requirements and company policies.

• Train and monitor staff's hands-on assistance to PS for grooming, showering, dressing, etc.

• Educate and train direct service staff on pertinent health matters regarding PS's condition, diagnosis(s), medication and signs and symptoms of chronic, acute and urgent physical health issues (e.g. Diabetes, HTN, CHF, COPD, Vital signs management).

• Monitor and communicate PS needs for, and coordinate PS access to, health care with Care Coordination entities and all associated medical and behavioral health providers as needed.

• Facilitate referrals to community providers as needed with Care Coordination entities.

• Attend hospital discharge meetings when significant medical issues are present, advocate for rehabilitative stay if needed, and obtain hospital discharge summaries at time of discharge.

• Educate and support PS families and friends (following HIPAA authorization protocols) regarding PS needs and preferences as they relate to health issues and care.

• Engage PS in personal health promotion activities targeted at modifiable risk factors. Use recovery-oriented, person-centered, motivational interviewing, harm-reduction, trauma-informed, culturally competent, and strengths-based…