What are the responsibilities and job description for the Agency Nurse position at Dirigo Support Professional?
Minimum Qualifications:
- Valid and current Registered Nurse (RN) license in the State of Maine.
- Experience with individuals with developmental disabilities preferred.
- Excellent ability to communicate with consumers, families, other providers, co-workers, and program management.
Essential Functions:
- Become familiar with all residents to be able to provide medical support as needed.
- Act as a role model and professional.
- Able to teach the CRMA curriculum.
- Provide support and oversight of CRMAs.
- Monitor Medication Administration Records (MMR) prior to home administration.
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Monthly program audit of electronic health records and program visits:
- obtain and monitor status of doctors' order including over the counter medications;
- check expiration dates of medication;
- keep first aid boxes stocked;
- review all incident reports;
- obtain and monitor Licensing and Agency policies regarding medication administration.
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Develop and provide monthly staff training related to health and safety including:
- legally required (BBP, Fatal Five, MSDS, etc.);
- related to specific consumer needs/diagnoses (ex: diabetes, bronchial dilators, seizure disorders, g-tube).
- Act as agency designated Infection Control Officer; oversee Infection Control Plan.
- Consult in the admission process to ensure that Dirigo Support Professionals can appropriately serve a potential resident with complex medical needs.
- Participate in individual served meetings as needed when there are significant medical issues.
- Serve as a liaison between the program and resident health care providers/families/other caregivers to address consumer health needs.
Travel between sixteen locations in the Lewiston-Auburn area is required.
Salary : $80,000