SUMMARY

The staff is responsible for working with the Lead Nurse and Director of Nursing in the delivery of nursing care and overseeing all health concerns within the assigned programs by performing the following duties.

QUALIFICATIONS

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

EDUCATION and/or EXPERIENCE

• Be a graduate of Accredited Nursing Program and/or RN Certificate.

• Possess a current, unrestricted LPN or RN license in the state of Pennsylvania

• One year of prior experience or training required.

LANGUAGE SKILLS

Ability to read, analyze, and interpret general business periodicals, professional journals, technical procedures, or governmental regulations. Ability to write reports and business correspondence. The ability to effectively present information and respond to questions from groups of managers, clients, customers, and the general public.

MATHEMATICAL SKILLS

Ability to work with mathematical concepts such as probability and statistical inference. The ability to apply concepts such as fractions, percentages, ratios, and proportions to practical situations.

REASONING ABILITY

The ability to solve practical clinical problems and deal with a variety of concrete variables in situations where only limited standardization exists. Ability to interpret a variety of instructions furnished in written, oral, diagram, or schedule form.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is frequently required to sit and talk or hear. The employee is occasionally required to stand; walk; reach with hands and arms; climb or balance; and stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl. The employee must occasionally lift and/or move up to 50 pounds. Must be able to perform SCM training.

MARGINAL AND ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS AND RESPONSIBILITIES

Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Marginal Duties

Duties the employee performs that although important do not have as major an impact on the delivery of services to our clientele

• Actively participate in agency committees when requested.
• Participate in team meetings when requested to do so.
• Communicate necessary information to other staff.
Interact with client families and non
• -agency personnel in a courteous and professional manner
• Knowing and supporting the agency mission, vision and value statements.
• Working as a member of a team including being supportive and friendly to staff, treating others with respect, keeping personal problems away from work, splitting duties equally amongst co-workers, assisting co-workers when requested and welcoming new employees, giving them extra support and encouragement.
• Attending and completing scheduled required annual training.
• Report to work in a timely manner when scheduled.
• Provide an appropriate role model for staff and the individuals they serve in appearance, actions, manner of speech, etc.
• Assist with the development and monitoring of quality initiatives.
• Following through on directives given to him/her by his/her supervisor or by Senior Management staff.
• Interact with the individuals in a respectful manner that is appropriate for the situation.
• Be aware of the Agency's operating budget and function within its limits.
• Ensure that incident reports are thoroughly completed and filed in a timely manner.
• Know, understand and following regulations specific to the agency.
• Participate and provide leadership in staff in-services
• Transport individuals to medical appointments as needed.
• Ensure appropriate storage of medications.
• Meeting with Physician and keeping them informed of special orders concerning patients.
• Assist with employee health issues.

Essential Duties

Duties the employee performs that have a major impact on the delivery of services to our clientele

• Working and communicating with the physicians to ensure the highest quality of care.
• Communicating with all other member of the Health Care Department, and administration, including daily and weekly e-mail communication regarding the shift, and weekly health care information.
• Completing quarterly nursing assessments.
• Completing nursing assessments whenever an illness or issue arises with any client in the ID/MH/CRRS/Waiver programs.
• Completing reports for annual IPP's.
• Documentation of important information and data in a timely and professional manner.
• Completing Initial and Yearly IPP nursing assessments in a timely manner.
• Developing health care plans for the individuals as appropriate and to review and revise these plans at least quarterly.
• Completing breast and testicular exams and documenting in the individual chart.
• Addressing daily health care needs of the individuals and take the needed action to address the individuals' health problems including physician referrals.
• Ordering of medication for individual's
• Obtaining prior authorization for medication as requested.
• Administering the individuals' medication.
• Practice the five rights of medication administration.
• Maintaining and stocking of medications and first aid supplies including PPE's.
• Ensuring that Individuals families and legal guardians are informed of any significant changes in the individuals health status.
• Ensuring that proper consents are obtained from the legal guardian prior to any invasive medical or dental procedures.

PROBATION EXPECTATIONS

Must demonstrate during probation competencies in the following areas:

1. Working with MH/IDD Clients

2. Completing Nursing Assessments

3. Developing Health Care Plans

4. Scheduling Medical Appointments

5. Ordering/Stocking Medication

6. Positive Behavior Supports

WORK ENVIRONMENT

The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is frequently exposed to individuals who have mild to moderate intellectual developmental disabilities autistic and may have severe behavior disorders and individuals who have the potential to be hiv-positive, have hepatitis or other communicable diseases. Employment may also require exposure to clients who have a mental health diagnosis which might include: attention deficit/ hyperactivity disorder, conduct disorder, oppositional defiant disorder, borderline personality disorder, borderline intellectual functioning, depression, bipolar disorder to name a few. The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate.

AGENCY EXPECTATIONS

Staff are expected to:

1. Preserve the positive public image of the agency and its staff.

2. Be familiar with Agency's Policy and Procedure Manuals and function within the directives provided.

3. Be aware of and follow state regulations.

4. Report to administrative staff any situation that interferes with proper operation of the agency.

5. Report to administrative staff any actions by another employee which may constitute possible emotional or physical abuse.

6. Maintain a confidential attitude in regards information pertaining to the individuals we serve.

7. Maintain high clinical quality and a safe environment within the Agency.

TRAINING REQUIREMENTS

This position requires participation in ongoing mandatory trainings while employed. Training requirements are detailed in the Training Plan which is maintained by the Human Resources Department. Along with their supervisor, each staff person is responsible for reviewing the Training Matrix to determine individual training requirements and completing those requirements in a timely manner.

OTHER DUTIES

This job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee. Duties, responsibilities and activities may change or new ones may be assigned at any time with or without notice.