Registered Nurse - Hybrid

The function of the Registered Nurse- Residential MHMR is to ensure the provision of a comprehensive program of preventative, intervention and emergency medical care for the individuals.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities:

• As an RN on our team, you will oversee and coordinate for the overall health and safety for Adults with a variety of Developmental Disabilities in Residential or Day Program Settings
• Monitor medication and medical records for people receiving services
• Utilize Electronic Records to complete appropriate documentation and records review
• Ensures medical follow up (i.e appt.’s, labs obtain prescribed medication, etc.) occurs in a timely manner
• Provide Triage instructions for immediate first aid or make recommendations to send individuals to the Urgent Care or Emergency Departments for further treatment
• Supervise direct support professional (DSP) staff administration of medication to people receiving services
• Conduct training for staff in medical administration, personal hygiene, basic first aid, dental hygiene, infection control, adaptive equipment, vital signs, signs and symptoms of illness and other in-services as may be necessary to meet needs of persons served
• Participates in interdisciplinary team meetings and annual reviews as required by each division
• Participates in routine individual case reviews
• Consult with MD's to ensure optimal medical treatments are provided to people being supported
• Participate in Rotating Schedule for Telephone On Call Triage coverage as per regulation
• Perform all other duties as assigned.

Supervisory Responsibilities:

Must assume as the need arises.