Community Based Nurse

Position Summary:

The Community Based Nurse is responsible for providing health care supports, training and technical assistance for persons diagnosed with intellectual/ developmental disabilities (I/DD). The community Based Nurse will work with agency nurses, health care coordinators, supports coordinators and the community health care systems. The Community Based Nurse works within the interdisciplinary team to ensure optimum quality care. Considering the financial availability, PCHC will pay for attendance to the National Developmental Disabilities Nurses Association (DDNA) conference.

Duties and Responsibilities:

Nursing:

• Participate in the ODP Health Risk Screening Tool (HRST) Quality Module
• Complete Community Health Reviews, Transition Reviews or other nursing assessments as requested.
• Participate in Team Meetings, Provider, County and Regional Meetings as needed
• Create and present live and virtual trainings on various nursing topics
• Clinical consultant for individuals with complex health conditions
• Act as a resource regarding medical/ dental treatment, care and follow up
• Complete Nursing Reviews (Community Health Review, Transition Review, etc.)
• Work in partnership with agency nurses to assist individuals and their teams through health care issues
• Establish alliances with other nurses and health coordinators who are working in the community with individuals who have been diagnosed with I/DD
• Remain active in updating skills and use best practice in working with people with I/DD
• Participate in meetings, committees, attend training seminars as required
• Participate in Nurse Network and other health related meetings, at the local, regional and state level
• Work in conjunction with other PCHC nurses and all other PCHC staff members
• Perform other duties as determined necessary by the Director of PCHC, and/ or Director of Nursing Services

Training:

• Provide training in physical in physical and behavioral health care issues for individuals diagnosed with I/DD, staff members who support them, family members, supports coordinators, and any other supportive personnel
• Identify staff training needs as they relate to health and safety. Provide training on physical and behavioral health care issues utilizing existing training resources and developing training modules, as necessary.
• Provide training for individuals diagnosed with I/DD in topics related to health promotion and disease prevention.

Technical Assistance:

• Be a resource to individuals diagnosed with I/DD, agencies, counties, and the state/ regional Office of Developmental Programs/ Pennsylvania Department of Public Welfare for issues involving health care
• Provide technical assistance around PCHC initiatives such as Behavioral Health Team Review of Psychotropic Medication form, Health Promotion Activity Plans (HPAHs)

Skills Required:

• Ability to work independently
• Excellent communication skills, both written and oral as well as organizational skills
• Ability to provide training in health-related matters
• Ability to establish and maintain positive working relationships with co-workers and other disciplines outside PCHC
• Nursing skills required for RN level licensee

Education and Experience: 

• Registered Nurse
• Valid Pennsylvania Nursing License
• Two year's experience in working with individuals diagnosed with I/DD preferred (other acceptable nursing experiences include public health nursing, community health nursing, behavioral health nursing.)
• Experience in providing training in health care issues

Physical Demands:

Must be able to travel via car or public transportation for off-site home visits and meetings. Must have a valid driver's license when operating a company vehicle or personal vehicle during work hours and for work-related activities.

Equal Opportunity Employment:

PMHCC, Inc. is committed to equal opportunity. It is our policy to support equal employment for all employees and applicants without regard to race, religion, color, sex, sexual preferences, age, national origin, disability, behavioral health status, military status or any other characteristic protected by law.

Americans with Disabilities Act:

Employees as well as applicants who are currently, or become disabled, must be able to perform the functions of the job with either reasonable accommodation or unaided. PMHCC, Inc. will examine reasonable accommodations on a case by case basis in accordance with the law.