Must hold an active LPN or RN License and have graduated from an accredited school. This position requires at least 2 years of nursing experience and proficient computer skills with working knowledge of programs such as Word, Excel, Outlook, etc. Must be able to assume the duties of the Director of Health Services in his or her absence. Two (2) years’ experience working with adults with developmental disabilities preferred. Must be at least 21 years of age, have a valid Class C Georgia Driver’s License, proof of vehicle insurance, and meet company policy regarding MVR requirements. Must meet state requirements regarding a GBI and FBI criminal history record check which requires fingerprinting. Must undergo and pass a drug screening and screening for Tuberculosis. Must be fully vaccinated against COVID-19 by date of hire.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities:

• Communicate with Villagers and Villager families regarding all medical care

• Assist the Health Services Administrator in planning, developing, organizing, implementing, evaluating, and directing the day-to-day functions of the Health Services department.

• Participate in the development, maintenance, and implementation of the facility's quality assurance program for the Health Services department.

• Assist the Health Services Administrator in determining the staffing needs of the Health Service department.

• Initiates Service Plans and supporting activities that will result in best possible outcome for the villagers.

• Maintains and updates all Service Plans and assessments on a bi-annual (at a minimum) or as needed basis and adds/deletes issues as necessary.

• Reviews all incidents and accidents and the 24-hour report daily to ensure prompt follow up and appropriate interventions that are carried through to the Service Plans, or other areas as needed, for assigned villagers to reflect current and changing needs.

• Participate in QAPI or facility assessment activities.

• Perform rounds to observe residents and ensure clinical needs are met

• Ability to work with minimal supervision, take initiative and make independent decisions.

• Function independently, and have flexibility, personal integrity, and the ability to work effectively with stakeholders and vendors.

• Communicate with Villagers and Villager families to address Medical-related concerns.

• Oversees the Villager’s assigned to Self-Administration of Medication (SAM) program to include assessments and monitoring.

Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform their essential duties and responsibilities.

Physical and Sensory Requirements:

• Ability to read, write and speak English.

• Ability to apply common sense understanding to carry out detailed written or oral instructions. Ability to deal with problems involving a few concrete variables in standardized situations.

• While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to use hands; use fingers; handle or feel; reach with hands and arms; talk; and hear. The employee frequently is required to sit, stand, and walk. Employees are occasionally required to climb or balance; stoop, kneel, crouch, bend, or crawl. Employees are required to lift up to 25 pounds and/or move up to 75 pounds (with assistance). Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and ability to adjust focus. Employee may be required to transport (drive) and assist Villagers in and out of vehicles. Employee is required to perform CPR/First Aid.

I understand this job description and its requirements and I am physically and mentally capable of performing the above duties and responsibilities; I understand that this is not an exclusive list of the job functions and that I am expected to complete all duties as assigned; I understand the job functions may be altered by management without notice; I understand that this job description in no way constitutes an employment agreement and that I am an at-will employee.