REGISTERED NURSE - Silver Spring

Easter Seals Serving DCIMDIVA•Silver Spring, MD

23h•Onsite

About The Position

INCLUDING INDIVIDUALS. EMPOWERING FAMILIES. STRENGTHENING COMMUNITIES.℠ Easterseals DC MD VA (www.eseal.org) is leading the way to full equity, inclusion, and access through direct and life-changing disability and community services. Since 1945, Easterseals DC MD VA has worked tirelessly to enhance quality of life and expand access to healthcare, education, and employment. We take a holistic approach, providing comprehensive services to thousands of children and adults in our neighborhoods, no matter their disability, military status, income, race, or age. We are reducing poverty and homelessness and improving healthcare and employment by empowering people of all ages and abilities to be full and equal participants in their communities. As the Easterseals affiliate serving Washington, DC, Maryland, and Northern Virginia, Easterseals DC MD VA works through public-private partnerships to provide community-based services in the most efficient manner possible. Through a variety of resources, Easterseals provides information and guidance about how to navigate changing needs within our communities. Easterseals DC MD VA, we know that creating a hopeful, inclusive community where all people realize their potential and live meaningful lives can be done only when we value our greatest asset – our staff. More than 200 employees across the greater Washington, DC area, from Hagerstown, Maryland, to Falls Church, Virginia, value the rewarding work that enables Easterseals to lead the way to 100% equity, inclusion, and access for people with disabilities, families, and communities. If you want to do well while doing good, Easterseals DC MD VA may be the place for you.

Requirements

Registered Nurse with current Maryland license.
Current CPR and First Aid.
At least 2 or more years of experience in a health care setting.
Ability to communicate effectively and interact positively with participants, families, care providers, colleagues, community referral sources, and the general community.
Ability to work independently, take initiative, and problem-solve. Accountable for own decisions.
Excellent verbal and written communication skills in the English language.
Report issues, successes, and concerns promptly to the Center Director.
Provide leadership to all Center Employees as well as adhere to and enforce all Center policies and procedures.
Consistently abides by confidentiality of client information.
Comfortable using the computer, internet and email.
Proficiency in Microsoft Office Software.

Responsibilities

Develop and amend health policies and procedures.
Monitor client’s health needs, changes in condition, and assume lead in emergency situations.
Initiate CPR and first aid measures in emergency situations as warranted.
Supervise health services and advise Director regarding health and related programs.
Serve as liaison for participants, caregivers, staff and medical rehab around medical issues.
Monitor medications of participants needing supervision for medication administration.
Administer medications to participants who are not able to self-administer.
Store, prepare, administer and document medications in accordance with Maryland Medical Adult Day Care regulations.
Perform treatments as ordered by participants’ physicians.
Provide personal care and assistance with ADLs and train other employees as appropriate.
Monitor vital signs and document.
Maintain accurate participant medical records to include: monthly and quarterly nursing progress notes, complete and maintain ADCAPS in a timely fashion, document physician’s orders.
Coordinate care plan schedule with multidisciplinary team and develop all nursing-related care plans.
Present two staff in-service training courses per year addressing issues of aging and Standard Precautions.
Maintain contact with family/caregiver on a regular basis. Follow-up with all caregivers of participants on Medical Leave of Absence.
Provide a health-related presentation and/or activity to participants each month.
Quality Assurance program monitoring and evaluating the program in relation to licensing requirements.
Ensure the safety of the participants at all levels of the Center including transportation.
Perform other duties as assigned.