Lead Community Health Nurse / RN

Woods Services•Middletown Township, PA

7d•$45•Onsite

About The Position

We want you to join our team! We need deeply compassionate, committed and highly talented staff. The Woods organization is guided by their mission to support children and adults with disabilities or challenges to achieve their highest potential and independence through innovative and individualized approaches that promote learning and personal fulfillment. The Lead Community Health Nurse is a full-time role requiring an every other weekend rotation and plays a key role in supporting the health and wellness of individuals with intellectual and developmental disabilities residing in community homes regulated by Pennsylvania’s 6400 and 6100 regulations. This position ensures compliance with all applicable regulatory standards and provides clinical oversight, staff training, and ongoing health monitoring.

Requirements

Skilled in the use of feeding pumps and administration of parenteral nutrition and medications through G-tube, J-tube, and GJ-tube.
Comfortable with and willing to receive training on Tracheostomy and Ventilator dependent clients.
Excellent clinical assessment, critical thinking, and communication skills.
Proficient in Microsoft Office and electronic health record systems.
Current licensure as a Registered Nurse (RN) in the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania (required).
Minimum 5 years of nursing experience, and 2 years of supervisory experience, preferably in community health, home health, or intellectual/developmental disability services.
Must always maintain BLS certification.
Must be able to work flexible hours to meet the needs of WCS and the residents. Good interpersonal and communication skills required.
Must have a current and valid driver’s license and ability to travel between program sites.
Must be able to lift a minimum of 50 pounds, be agile, physically pursue clients on foot, physically restrain, bend, squat, stretch, reach, push up and stand for several hours at a time.

Responsibilities

Regulatory Compliance (PA 6400 & 6100) - Ensure all health-related services are in compliance with PA DHS Chapter 6400 (Community Homes) and 6100 (Services for Individuals with Intellectual Disabilities).
Completes and maintains Lifetime Medical Summaries for all individuals as required under 6400 regulations.
Ensures documentation of health services is accurate, timely, and accessible in accordance with licensing requirements.
Conducts and completes weekly nursing assessments for individuals in assigned homes.
Performs regular rounds to residential sites to assess overall health status, infection control practices, and safety conditions.
Prepares and distributes weekly nursing reports to the interdisciplinary care team.
Participates in 90-day medication reviews with the prescribing provider and care team.
Monitors for any acute or chronic health changes and ensure timely provider follow-up.
Provides initial and ongoing training to direct support staff on health-related topics including medication administration, infection control, seizure response, diabetes care, and more.
Provides on-site coaching during rounds or when concerns arise related to health services.
Supports new staff orientation and competency checks for medication administration.
HCSIS point person for reportable medical incidents.
Conducts monthly Medication Administration Record (MAR) audits to ensure accuracy and compliance.
Performs medication, pass observations as needed and provide feedback to staff to ensure safe medication practices.
Completes prior authorizations and medication refill requests with providers and pharmacies.
Ensures all individuals have appropriate medication equipment and supplies (e.g., glucometers, inhalers, PRN meds)
Communicates with Medical Director, Director of Nursing, Supervisors, and other interdisciplinary team members.
Attends care planning meetings, hospital discharge meetings, and other relevant team discussions.
Serves as a clinical resource to residential staff and families regarding health conditions and treatment plans.
Maintains clear, timely, and complete documentation in the agency’s electronic health record system.
Tracks and follow up on medical appointments, labs, and specialist visits.
Ensures that consultation forms and post-appointment notes are completed and reviewed.
Collaborates with case managers to ensure families are notified of residents ongoing health status, appointments, and changes to conditions.
Performs other duties as assigned to support the department and enhance resident care.