Nurses, Therapists, Guardianship

ADEC INC.•Bristol, IN

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About The Position

ADEC, Inc is a non-profit agency that empowers people with disabilities to live fulfilled lives in their communities. ADEC offers a variety of services to 1,000+ clients in Elkhart and Saint Joseph counties. Services include residential settings, employment services, day programming, and therapies such as behavior consultation, music and recreational therapy. The Training Nurse is responsible for monitoring the training of staff, health care needs for ADEC clients, counseling, and assuring compliance with Medicaid regulations. The part time schedule for this position is Tuesday, Wednesday, and Thursday 9am-4:30pm. The Training Nurse: Presents in-service education to new and current ADEC staff as needed as a group or individually. Maintains the training materials and ensure the information is up to date and in compliance with Indiana's Core A and Core B training requirements. Monitors ADEC locations regularly to assure compliance with written procedures and regulatory standards. Meets and consults with the Interdisciplinary Team and other health professionals to identify health needs and ways of meeting these needs. Comprehends and implements health standards as required by various regulatory bodies.

Requirements

Registered Nurse or LPN with an Indiana license: Experience with developmentally disabled individuals in residential services preferred.
No evidence of criminal activity involving a dependent population or any violent criminal activity.
No evidence of illegal drug use or drug abuse. Must pass drug screen.
Exceptional ability in verbal and written communication, ability to maintain good interpersonal relationships, perform in a team setting and maintain confidenitiality.
Local and distance travel required. Individual must have proof of access to an insured vehicle, a valid driver's license, and a safe driving record.

Nice To Haves

Certification with the Red Cross to teach CPR/First Aid and Mantoux certification preferred.
Experience with developmentally disabled individuals in residential services preferred.

Responsibilities

Presents in-service education to new and current ADEC staff as needed as a group or individually.
Maintains the training materials and ensure the information is up to date and in compliance with Indiana's Core A and Core B training requirements.
Monitors ADEC locations regularly to assure compliance with written procedures and regulatory standards.
Meets and consults with the Interdisciplinary Team and other health professionals to identify health needs and ways of meeting these needs.
Comprehends and implements health standards as required by various regulatory bodies.