DC IDD - Registered Nurse (M - F 8A - 4P) (53309)

Volunteers of America - Chesapeake • Washington, DC

358d

About The Position

The Registered Nurse (RN) will provide direct support to people with disabilities for routine health care, conduct various assessments, address minor illnesses/injuries and ensure proper follow-up. The RN will make referrals to other medical professionals/facilities as appropriate and serve as a member of the Interdisciplinary Team, participating in the ISP planning and implementation processes as required. The RN will ensure adequate nursing personnel are always scheduled for the homes they oversee, provide supervisory oversight to Trained Medication Employees (TME), and complete nursing personnel timekeeping/related functions in a timely fashion. Additionally, the RN will provide general program support, complete monthly nursing notes for the person served, and ensure upload in the appropriate mediums. The RN will conduct meetings with the Residential Coordinator (RC) and Qualified Intellectual Disability Professional (QIDP) and ensure Direct Support Professionals (DSP) are trained bi-annually and if there is any change in the person's health, RC, QIDP and DSPs are informed and trained.

Requirements

• Be a graduate of an accredited school of nursing with registration and license (RN) to practice nursing in the District of Columbia and two years nursing experience.
• Be able to read, write, and speak the English language and demonstrate the ability to communicate effectively with the people to whom services are provided.
• Ability to document all healthcare and medical needs as required by all licensing and monitoring entities.
• Ability to read and interpret documents such as safety rules, operating and maintenance instructions, and procedure manuals.
• Ability to write routine reports and correspondence.
• Ability to perform basic computer and office equipment skills.
• Ability to effectively present information in one-to-one and small group situations to people supported, families, guardians, and other medical professionals.

Nice To Haves

• Experience in a residential setting serving people with intellectual/developmental disabilities or with other types of special needs populations.
• Experience in working with people who are medically fragile and/or have physical limitations.
• Experience in working with Evans Class Monitors, Quality Trust, Health Regulation and Licensing Administration (HRLA), Department of Health (DOH), Provider Certification Review (PCR), Department of Disability Services (DDS), and Developmental Disabilities Administration (DDA) in the District of Columbia.

Responsibilities

• Be available, on-call as scheduled, for nursing consultation and/or treatment of minor illnesses or injuries and render nursing assistance in medical emergencies.
• Develop rapport with each person receiving nursing care. Demonstrate respectful interactions at all times.
• Participate in the initial admission, evaluation and treatment plan designed for each person admitted to this program.
• Provide appropriate in-service training to staff in basic health care and hygiene skills.
• Supervise and support DSP staff in the provision of medical support for the person.
• Actively participate in activities related to medication administration.
• Perform periodic medication administration review. Identify any errors and report accordingly.
• Train, track Licensed Practical Nurses (LPN) and TMEs in Medication Administration training and all required documentation including the proper completion of supervisory medication passes.
• Train and monitor TME trainings and document appropriately.
• Regularly monitor the Medication Administration Record (MAR).
• Participate as a member of the Interdisciplinary Team (IDT) providing general health counseling, review of medical procedures, medication and medical options with the person, their family, guardian and staff.
• Help person and family coordinate all medical appointments.
• Make appropriate entries in nursing notes related to the care of the people supported.
• Audit all nursing medical books routinely as designated.
• Monitor adaptive equipment and update Health Passport accordingly.
• Visit homes as deemed necessary per the Individual Service Plan (ISP) to monitor general medical status of people supported.
• Develop and maintain Health Care Management Plans for all individual in the program and ensure that appropriate staff are involved in the process.
• Ensure up-to-date documentation of all follow-up consults.
• Maintain all appropriate medical documentation such as medical consultations, medical history, medication errors, etc.
• Help coordinate all hospital discharge instructions.
• Prepare medical summaries and attend Individual Service Plan (ISP) meetings as scheduled.
• Complete identified assessments as needed at least annually for each person supported.
• Communicate with the Clinical Nursing Manager regarding each person's medical needs including routine, and well as, emergency treatments.
• Help coordinate all nursing-related information during program discharge or transfers.
• Maintain up-to-date knowledge of Volunteers of America Chesapeake's policies and procedures.
• Be knowledgeable of the rules and regulations of the relevant service environments including Waiver and Res Hab and adhere to the program guiding principles.
• Contribute meaningfully during internal audits and external monitoring visits.
• Complete all necessary requirements related to MCIS-generated issues within the designated timeframes.

Benefits

• All Volunteers of America Chesapeake orientation components
• All requirements as defined by the DC DDA and other monitoring entities

What This Job Offers

• Industry: Religious, Grantmaking, Civic, Professional, and Similar Organizations
• Education Level: Bachelor's degree
• Number of Employees: 501-1,000 employees