DC/DDA Registered Nurse

Title: Registered Nurse (RN) Program: Residential Support Services

Supervisor: Director, Programs

Regular Work Hours: 40 hrs, weekly varied schedule

FSLA Status: Exempt EEO Classification: Professional

Basic Function:

Under the supervision of the Director of Programs, the incumbent provides health care services to individuals supported by the agency in accordance with policies and procedures, licensing regulations, the Nurse Practice Act and principles of normalization.

Specific Responsibilities:

1. Provides direct nursing care including first aid treatment and medication administration.

2. Develops Health Management Care Plans for each person supported and modifies the plan as needed.

3. Completes initial, monthly, and annual nursing reviews timely for each individual and attends ISP and quarterly meetings as scheduled.

4. Coordinates with team monthly to ensure medical appointments/labs are made and follow-up appointments are performed per doctor's orders. Completes medical consult prior to the medical appointment ensuring accuracy of medications and reason for the visit.

Reviews appointment results within forty-eight hours of the scheduled visit and takes necessary action to ensure recommendations are addressed. Accompanies persons to specialty medical appointments.

5. Supervises certified medication technicians/trained medication employees ensuring proper medication administration procedures are followed. Reviews MAR’s and medications weekly ensuring accuracy and delivers each to the persons home ensuring medications are safely secured.

Observes medication administration techniques of staff at least every six months and documents findings. Reviews daily progress reports to monitor a person’s condition and status.

6. Reviews laboratory results and informs physician immediately of any abnormalities.

7. Notifies physician of all changes, admissions and discharges and ensures that the physician completes a follow-up assessment.

8. Reviews physicians' orders at least every ninety days, and forwards to day programs and to individual or assigned staff. Makes necessary corrections as changes occur.

9. Coordinates the health care consent process as necessary.

10. Meets with the QDDP and Program Manager at least monthly to review medical records and ISP recommendations. Informs the Director of any changes in an individual’s condition.

Provides the Director with a summary of monthly meeting results including medical concerns.

11. Completes annual self medication assessments and develops formal programs including medication data sheets as required. Conducts quarterly visits to all homes to observe self-medication programs and documents observations in log notes.

(Primary physician to sign the approval form every year).

12. Ensures compliance with agency policies and procedures, DDS/PCR policies, Health and Wellness Standards and Nurse Practice Act.

13. Attends monthly psychotropic medication reviews; ensures TDK screenings completed every six months.

14. Provides in-service training for new staff on a regular basis, as well as other clinical/health-related in-service training as required.

15. Returns all non-schedule II medication to designated pharmacy as needed.

16. Serves as a member of the medical advisory committee.

17. Monitors and maintains adequate inventory of medical supplies and adaptive equipment in each residence.

18. Reviews, investigates and documents findings including actions taken for all medically related incidents for persons supported.

19. Serves as a medical resource for agency and develops and conducts health related training for all.

20. Performs other duties as assigned.

Internal Relationships

Has regular contact with individuals served and agency staff.

External Relationships

Has ongoing contact with physicians, DDA nursing staff, and day placement providers. Has frequent contact with pharmacies and medical supply vendors.

Qualifications

The Incumbent must be a graduate of an Accredited Nursing Program and maintain current Board of Nursing licensure in District of Columbia and Maryland. Must be certified in CPR. Must be a certified Medication Administration trainer or able to successfully complete the course within initial ninety days of employment.

Must have a general knowledge of specific needs of persons with intellectual and other developmental disabilities and must be familiar with Medicaid, District of Columbia and Maryland regulations.

Related Factors:

· Must be able to navigate steps and lift fifty pounds

· OSHA Classification I

· Maintains on-call status 24 hours a day and responds to calls within 15 minutes

· Must be able to travel throughout the Washington Metropolitan Area and have a reliable

vehicle.

· Must maintain current health certificate, license and CPR certification

· Must attend and maintain annual training according to agency guidelines

· Able to be understood by people supported by the agency

· Must be willing and able to work varied hours, including weekends and evenings

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $85,000.00 - $90,000.00 per year

Benefits:

• Employee discount
• Flexible schedule

Application Question(s):

• Explain your experience using Therap.
• Can you commute to the Greenbelt, Hyattsville, Silver Spring, Beltsville, and Washington, D.C. areas?
• Will you accept $40 an hour?

Experience:

• working with adults with intellectual disabilities: 3 years (Required)

License/Certification:

• Registered Nursing License (Required)

Work Location: In person