Regional Nurse RN/LPN

Caregiver • Greenfield, IN

12h

About The Position

Under the general supervision of the agency Clinical Services Manager, the RN/LPN oversees health care for consumers served by DSA, Inc. and provides direct nursing services to an assigned group of consumers. The role promotes the agency’s mission and ensures program services meet consumers’ medical needs in accordance with agency policies and procedures and applicable state and federal regulations. The nurse oversees agency health care systems, including medication administration, access to appropriate allied service providers, and staff training programs.

Requirements

• Degree from an accredited school of nursing.
• Current state licensure as a licensed nurse.
• At least 21 years of age.
• Ability to communicate effectively orally and in writing.
• Ability to use common word-processing, spreadsheet, and communications software in a Windows environment.
• Satisfactory completion of required criminal background checks and other post-offer pre-employment screenings mandated by a governing agency or DSA, Inc.
• Valid Indiana driver’s license, good driving record, and current automobile liability insurance policy.
• Maintain credentials necessary to teach Core A/B courses.
• Maintain certification necessary to administer and read tuberculosis skin tests.

Nice To Haves

• Five years of clinical practice preferred.
• BSN preferred.
• One year of experience working with individuals with developmental disabilities or in a related field preferred.

Responsibilities

• Provide direct, individualized nursing care to an assigned caseload, including consumers receiving Wellness Coordination Services.
• Provide and document Wellness Coordination Services for assigned consumers as required by state regulations.
• Ensure prescribed medications and treatments are available in each consumer’s home.
• Develop, document, implement, and evaluate consumer health care protocols and nursing care as required by the Individual Support Plan (ISP).
• Act as a resource for assigned agency LPNs.
• Ensure monitoring of vital signs, weight charts, immunization records, and consumer health status.
• Review the agency medication error report routinely and make recommendations to the Executive Council.
• Manage the agency Psychotropic Medication Review Clinic as assigned.
• Participate in Area Individual Support Team (IST) meetings and share knowledge, information, and ideas.
• Record information concisely, accurately, and completely, and keep consumer medical charts current.
• Maintain positive working relationships with consumers’ family members and guardians.
• Serve as the primary contact when a consumer is hospitalized and communicate information between agency and hospital staff.
• Assist with development of staff training curricula, including illness and dysfunction recognition, consumer health care skills, Core A & B curriculum, CPR, and first aid.
• Administer and read TB skin tests for consumers and staff as necessary.
• Ensure nursing assessments are completed according to agency policy.
• Serve as a liaison between allied health care providers and Area Directors.
• Maintain consumer medical records in accordance with HIPAA, other federal and state regulations, and agency policies and procedures.
• Participate in the nursing on-call schedule.
• Represent DSA, Inc. at trade organizations and state or regional committees.
• Participate in routine supervisory reviews with the Clinical Services Manager.
• Appoint a person to act on the nurse’s behalf during absences.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Benefits

• No-credit-check bank accounts for employees, with cash advance opportunities through Branch Bank.
• $10,000 annual tuition reimbursement for eligible full-time employees.
• $10,000 life insurance for all employees at no cost.
• Medical, dental, vision, voluntary life and AD&D, supplemental insurance, and 401(k) for eligible employees.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: Associate degree