SUMMARY

Provide nursing supervision for License Practical Nurses and ensure follow-up on all clients nursing and medical issues to promote health and wellness. Provide staff training and monitor for compliance.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS

• Supervise License Practical Nurses in the performance of their assigned duties.
• Maintain an open line of communication with the Health Service Director at all times.
• Carry on-call nurse phone.
• Review medication administration system by observation to ensure continuity and quality.
• Review documentation of all scheduled and controlled substances as defined by facility policy and pharmacy regulations.
• Audit drug and pharmaceutical stock in order to provide continuity of administration.
• Review physician orders to verify the correct implementation.
• Communicate regularly with nursing staff to review client services and maintain continuity of care.
• Inspect nursing assessments for completion at least monthly and follow-up as required by the ICF/ID guidelines.
• Supervise nurses in providing follow up care as identified in the Individual Service Plan.
• Implement and maintain an organized tracking system daily for consultations, Special procedures, laboratory procedures, x-rays, immunizations in order to provide accurate and timely acquisition of needed assessments and follow up.
• Review electronic documentation at least daily to ensure client’s issues are documented and followed up to resolution.
• Participate in the admission/discharge review process as assigned by Health Services Director.
• Work closely and in cooperation with other personnel and contracted persons
• Review, date and sign monthly, quarterly and annual assessments.
• Act as Health Service Director in that person’s absence.
• Other duties as assigned.

QUALIFICATIONS

Education & Experience:

• Valid Registered Nurses license as issued by the State Board of Nursing and be in good standing with the State of Tennessee.
• Drivers license with an acceptable driving record.
• Previous experience in working with disabled adults is desirable.
• Prefer experience in supervision of other nurses.

Physical Requirements:

• Ability to lift repetitively a minimum of 50 pounds; tasks may include lifting, repositioning, turning, bending, squatting, etc.
• Ability to sit or stand for long periods of time.
• Ability to physically assist and interact with individuals with intellectual and developmental disabilities
• Ability to check adaptive equipment to make sure it is in working order.

This job description is not an employment agreement or contract. Management has the exclusive right to alter this job description at any time without notice.

Open Arms Care Corporation provides equal employment opportunities (EEO) to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, gender identity, sexual orientation, or genetics.