Residential Nurse

POSITION TITLE: Residential Nurse   

DIVISION:  Nursing                                  

SUPERVISOR: Regional Vice President of Programs and Services  

CLASSIFICATION: Non-Exempt                              

PURPOSE:  

Our agency strongly believes that every individual deserves the opportunity to achieve their fullest potential, including employment, continuing education and community participation. The nurse is responsible for providing health care coordination, training and development of health services and supports for DSI clients. The right candidate will mentor and provide compassionate support to persons with intellectual and developmental disabilities, while working to further the agency mission.   

KEY AREAS OF RESPONSIBILITY:   

1. -Ensure and monitor that clients are receiving proper health care coordination services 

1. -Participate in the development of discharge plans with identified clients with medical needs if needed 

1. -Develop, implement, and update individual Risk Plans, Nursing Care Plans, and Health Care Summaries for assigned clients 

1. -Act as a liaison between external health providers and the IDT 

1. -Monitor, order, and stock medical supplies   

1. -Adhere to state and agency policies and guidelines 

1. -Maintain accurate medical files and documentation for clients 

1. -Follow treatment and medication plans for clients as recommended by a physician  

1. -Maintain accurate medical files and documentation for employees and clients 

1. -Provide direct care and first aid to clients 

1. -Plan and present Infectious Disease Training for employees 

1. -Maintain great communication and professional relationships with clients, family members and co-workers 

1. -Complete required training, including CPR and First Aid and ongoing professional development 

1. -Participate in annual and quarterly meetings for clients as needed 

1. -Review Medication Administration Records as needed 

1. -Complete other duties as assigned 

ESSENTIAL JOB SKILLS:  

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2. -Excellent and professional communication skills, both oral and written.  

1. -Must possess critical thinking skills 

1. -Use medical adaptive equipment including, but not limited to, wheelchair, Hoyer lift, shower chair, blood sugar testing equipment if required 

1. -Ability to work flexible, non-standard hours, including occasional evenings and weekends. Travel is required based on the needs of the client supported 

1. -Must have the ability to successfully work in both independent and group settings.  Must have the ability to communicate during a crisis situation 

1. -Must be able to work with occasional high noise levels, potential exposure to bodily fluids, pests, contagious pathogens, and/or bed bugs, and potential exposure to physical or verbal aggression 

1. -Must have own transportation to/from meetings and events in and around the entire service area. 

REQUIREMENTS:  

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2. -Must be at least 18 years of age or older. High School Diploma or GED required 

1. -Licensed Practical Nurse or Registered Nurse with valid Indiana State License from an accredited school of nursing required 

1. -Experience in providing services to individuals with intellectual or developmental disabilities preferred 

1. -Must have excellent oral and written communication skills and maintain confidentiality with sensitive information 

1. -Must be capable of assisting in physically transferring/moving clients when needed.  Physical activities may include but not be limited to:  lifting up 25-50 pounds (depending on client); bending; reaching; stretching; grasping; visual acuity; walking; squatting, kneeling, twisting, climbing, crawling, stooping, carrying, pushing, pulling, guiding, transporting and wheelchair securement.  Provide first aid and physical assistance to the individual as needed 

1. -Ability to maintain a valid Indiana driver’s license, insurance on personal vehicle (minimum of PLPD with medical liability coverage), and maintain insurability as defined by the agency liability insurance carrier, preferred.  Driving and insurability may be required depending on agency need. 

The above statements reflect general functions of this job and shall not be constructed as a detailed description of all work requirements inherent to the job.  The supervisor, as specified above, may elaborate on, or add to the above list if the duties come within the employee's realm of responsibility.