[Hiring] Community Registered Nurse @CENTER FOR HUMAN SERVICES INC

Role Description

The Community RN will support the CHS mission by promoting the physical and mental health of individuals through application of nursing processes, and by ensuring qualified staff through the delivery of Level 1 Medication Administration and CPR/First Aid instruction.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

• Promotes the physical and mental health of individuals served by coordinating and monitoring medical services, including health and medication services, in accordance with the requirements of regulatory agencies and in response to individual needs.
• Provides at least 1.25 hours of service to each individual supported each month.
• Participates in the admission of new individuals to assigned programs.
• Clarifies medical information and advocates for individuals in hospital admissions and/or discharges.
• Conducts full health assessments of individuals within 7 days of discharge from hospitalization or ER visits.
• Coordinates ongoing care with clinics, external healthcare providers, hospitals, and pharmacies.
• Coordinates and reviews lab work as required.
• Travels as needed to provide medical-related support to individuals as directed.
• Reviews and teaches health and nutrition per individual needs.
• Conducts Professional Assessment and Monitoring services as authorized.
• Promotes individual empowerment and self-care activities including self-medication.
• Participates in on-call rotations with other community nursing staff, as directed and required by staffing and support needs.
• Ensures medically qualified staff by providing nursing delegations related to medical diagnoses, allergies, medication, diet, and special emergency plans.
• Becomes certified to instruct Level 1 Medication Administration and CPR/First Aid training.
• Develops instruction methods and selects teaching aids.
• Conducts in-person, recorded, or virtual training via diverse and appropriate instructional methods.
• Reports progress of employees in training to departmental management when advisable.
• Supervises Community Licensed Practical Nursing (LPN) services as required.
• Communicates complex medical information to individuals served, staff, and other stakeholders.
• Supports regulatory compliance by documenting services in accordance with agency policy.
• Conducts regular review of the accuracy and completion of medication administration documents.
• Maintains current and accurate knowledge of company and departmental policies and procedures.
• Protects confidentiality of information and follows HIPAA guidelines.
• Maintains licensing and certifications necessary for work.
• Participates in continuing education to remain current with modern best practices.
• Acts as local medical advisors in matters of infectious disease control, or health crises per policy and protocols.
• Promotes a positive work culture by supporting other community nurses with a team spirit.
• Accepts and willingly carries out special assignments or duties when requested.
• Respects the rights of individuals served, and advocates on their behalf.
• Follows CHS policies and procedures and contributes to the maintenance of medically related policies.
• Communicates in a professional manner in all written and verbal formats.
• Projects a positive image of CHS and individuals served internally and externally.

Qualifications

• Associate Degree in Nursing (ADN), required; Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN), preferred.
• Current State License or Compact State License as a Registered Nurse.
• Must obtain and maintain Professional CPR certification.
• Must obtain and maintain DHSS Approved Instructor certification.

Requirements

• Valid driver’s license.
• Reliable, licensed, and insured vehicle.
• Reliable form of communication (smart phone).
• Ability and strength to position/lift/transfer greater than 50 lbs. regularly.
• Continuous ability to push and pull 100-125 lbs. of pressure consistently over extended periods.
• Continuous ability to kneel on hard or other surfaces for extended periods.
• Type on a keyboard for long periods.
• Vision sufficient to read medication labels and dosing instruments.
• Drive distances of 200+ miles.

Benefits

• CHS offers best-in-industry benefits.