What are the responsibilities and job description for the Delegating Nurse/Case Management - Full Time position at Deaf Independent Living Association?
Deaf Independent Living Association, Inc. (DILA) is a growing nonprofit organization that promotes the independence of people who are deaf or hard of hearing through communication, connection, and community supports. Our service area is the Eastern Shore of Maryland. DILA is an Equal Opportunity Employer.
Download the PDF version of the DILA Employment Application. Can only be viewed, printed and filled in by hand. Fax or Mail a Letter of Interest (which position are you applying for), the DILA Employment Application and your resume to the address below: DILA ATTN: Human Resources 806 Snow Hill Road Salisbury, MD 21804 Fax: 410-543-4874 HR@dila.org Or, fill out our online employment application.
Delegating Nurse/Case Management - Full Time
Essential Duties and Responsibilities for the position of DN/CM:
Oversees case management and delegating nursing tasks, including medication administration.
Assures HIPAA compliance regarding protected health information of clients served by DILA.
Logically prioritize the nursing needs of clients and create a plan of care by the appropriate selection of the Nurse Practice Standards. Perform ongoing assessment and revise the plan of care based on new information and the individual’s condition.
- Complete 45 day monitoring of each client, including, but not limited to:
- Reviewing Medication Administration Records (MAR) and checking prescriptions to ensure all information is accurate and transcribed correctly. Signing of MARs.
- Completes nursing assessments in a timely manner.
- Assure compliance with medication administration and treatment, as ordered by the physician.
- Coordinate the reporting of medication errors/omissions
- Advise staff regarding medication side effects and signs to observe in clients receiving the medication.
- Observe staff administering and charting medications.
- Maintain files on each person for medication reviews and assures compliance.
- Assures the timely completion of all medical paperwork.
- Completes written report on each site surveyed that identifies problems, concerns, and solutions for deficiencies.
- Monitors MARs monthly for the Agency’s Quality Enhancement efforts.
Prepares necessary protocols and provides training to clients and staff on how to use them (e.g. glucose monitoring, CPAP, nebulizer, etc.).
Counsels clients regarding health issues (e.g. medical procedures, birth control, STD’s, medications, etc.).
Serves as a liaison, working with community facilities and medical providers to coordinate client care and establish working relationships.
Conduct in-service training to all staff.
Serve at the forefront of any individual or public health crisis that may impact clients.
Qualifications: Current Registered Nurse License within the State of Maryland or an accepted multi-state license to practice. Must have current CPR. Prefer at least two years of nursing experience, preference to having experience in the field of developmental disabilities, however new graduates will be considered. Must have no weight lifting restrictions, is an be able to travel and be willing to learn American Sign Language (ASL).
Classification: Full Time, Exempt. Salary $75,000-$85,000 based on experience.
Position Open until Filled.
Salary : $75,000 - $85,000