The function of the nurse is to maintain a health care program at the assigned facility that will assist in the provision of the appropriate healthcare and health screening for the residents. The nurse will also be directly responsible for the Department of Health related in‑service education for the residents and staff members, and for the planning, organizing and implementation of this program.

• Conduct a nursing assessment with new residents per 2960 standards.
• Assist needs of children and provide treatment as indicated.
• Instruct staff in care of ill children.
• Assist in scheduling appointments as needed for children.
• Monitor administration of medication.
• Document all medical information in Nurse’s log.

• New Resident Intake
• Nursing assessment to be completed within established timeline.
• Complete medical/initial service plan report and place in Nurse’s log.
• Verify medication information and health service providers.

• Resident's Health Education

• Hygiene ‑ assess needs, instruct one‑ to one when necessary.
• Human Sexuality- address sexuality issues from a health perspective.
• Medications- Explain medication effects (desired) and side effects (undesired) to residents on medications.

• Communicate with staff members the health concerns of residents.
• Provide training to group home staff on medication administration and health screening of residents.
• Provide information to group home staff, as needed, to ensure continuity of health care for residents
• Be available for consult via phone.
• Medications- Explain medication effects (desired) and side effects (undesired) to staff
• Provide training to staff on universal precautions and blood pathogens

• Administrative duties

• Consult with Program Manager about any medical problems or questionable medical practices that arise.
• Assist in updating medical policies and procedures as needed and indicated by program changes or licensing requirements.
• Write medical incident reports when medical infractions are discovered and submit to the Program Manager.
• Assist in the acquisition of medical supplies.

• Positively contribute to 180 Degrees vision and mission

• External Vision: Clients achieve their full potential, experience peace and respect in community, and sustain self-sufficient lives.
• Internal Vision: A unified sense of respect, purposed and pride exists across the agency. 180 Degrees delivers high quality services within a healthy and positive work environment that includes high morale, equitable policies and processes, and the promotion of wellness.
• Mission: 180 Degrees supports individuals and families to overcome barriers, transform lives, and contribute to healthy, multicultural communities.

I will have performed my job well when I:

• Provide timely, high quality work

• Timely, comprehensive intakes and assessments
• Provide health education to residents
• Complete timely, thorough reports

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  Contribute to the team

• Educate staff in medicine administration, bloddborne pathogens and other topics
• Assist other employees and departments willingly
• Share relevant information with coworkers
• Follow all agency and regulatory policies and procedures

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  Follow the Simple Rules

• Own your actions, behaviors and responses
• Embrace differences
• Seek common ground
• Search for solutions
• Ensure accurate data informs decisions
• Use an equity lens
• Show courage and kindness
• Consider your assumptions

• Cultural competence and commitment to the principles of diversity, equity and inclusion
• Ability to operate in rapidly changing or ambiguous circumstances

• The nurse must be a graduate of a state accredited School of Nursing and hold a current registration with Minnesota Board of Nursing.
• Nurses are independent contractors and must maintain their own medical malpractice and liability insurance coverage, with appropriate financial limits and protections.
• Must meet the Rule 2960 standard.