Job Duties: Registered Nurse for individuals with developmental disabilities, mental illnesses, and/or senior adult within the agency.

Qualifications:

• Licensed RN for the state of Georgia.
• BCLS certified
• CPI certified
• NCIC/DBHDD clearance
• Capable of lifting 50 pounds without assistance.
• Maintains current driver’s license if doing transportation
• Must have a positive attitude, flexibility, and ability to work with people of diverse backgrounds.

Duties and Responsibilities

1. Specific nursing duties as assigned

2. Oversight of Medication administration as needed

3. Supports family education of individuals in planning nutritious meals, and supporting those with special diets.

4. Cooperates with family members regarding reasonable requests related to individual needs.

5. Train staff on the medical needs of individuals as needed

6. Dispose of hazardous materials in a safe manner

7. Ensure the medications are documented on the MARs as prescribed by the physician.

8. Review the ISP

9. Attend ISP Meetings, if applicable (as needed)

10. Oversight of wound Care

11. Oversight of Medication Documentation

12. Ensure practice of the ‘Eight Rights of Medication’

13. Oversee the LPN's oversight of services delivered by direct care staff and CNAs

14. Provide oversight of administering G-tube feeding

15. Oversight of ADL assistance

16. Complete timely Nursing Assessments

17. Provide oversight of Vital Signs/ Skin Care

18. Participates in the QI process

19. Nursing Care

20. Responsible for oversight of observing, documenting, reporting and taking action to ensure the quality for services for the individuals

21. Follow-up to promote quality of life for the individuals being served

22. Actively participate in the Quality Improvement Plan

23. Assure that medications are stored according to guidelines

24. Ensure doctor’s appointments are adhered to and follow-ups completed as needed

25. Confer with physicians, PAs and NP to ensure the health status of the individual is in compliance with their suggestions, recommendations, referrals etc.

26. Other nursing direct duties as assigned

Competency

• Fluent in the written and spoken English language
• Basic computer skills
• Trainings as required by DBHDD and DCH
• Ongoing training (minimum 16 hours annually)
• Provide oversight and guidance to LPNs
• Provide training to LPNs and PCA staff

Quality of Work:

• I will arrive on time.
• I can lift at least 50 pounds with assistance as needed
• I will respect the individuals in the program
• I will document nursing duties to meet state requirements

Quantity of Work:

• I will work as assigned.
• I will meet deadlines
• I will work independently
• I will conduct my biweekly and monthly duties by the end of each month

Job Type: Part-time

Pay: $35.00 - $50.00 per hour

Benefits:

• Disability insurance
• Flexible schedule
• Life insurance
• Travel reimbursement

Medical specialties:

• Geriatrics
• Home Health
• Wound Care

Physical setting:

• School

Standard shift:

• Day shift

Weekly schedule:

• Monday to Friday
• Weekend availability

COVID-19 considerations:
Please see our website at www.thejeremysplace.org for information on our COVID-19 protocols.

Ability to commute/relocate:

• Union City, GA 30291: Reliably commute or planning to relocate before starting work (Required)

License/Certification:

• LVN (Preferred)
• BLS Certification (Preferred)
• Licensed Registered Nurse (Required)

Shift availability:

• Day Shift (Preferred)
• Night Shift (Preferred)

Work Location: One location