Registered Nurse (12-month school calendar)

POSITION SUMMARY 

The Registered Nurse is responsible to assess and monitor medical concerns, review, provide nursing care to program participants, complete required documentation, provide in-services to staff, collaborate with physicians and nurse practitioners, certify AMA P's, review and act on incident reports, provide on-call coverage and participate in Agency activities. 

ESSENTIAL RESPONSIBILITIES 

Role responsibilities include but are not limited to the following: 

• Monitor and assess program participant's medical concerns.

• Provide routine and emergency nursing care to program participants.

• Complete all required documentation and reports according to program regulations including program participants' quarterly and annual medical reviews and charts.

• Provide nursing and medical in-services to staff at Kelberman Center Residences and other programs as necessary.

• Collaborate with physicians and nurse practitioners on medical issues.

• Certify and re-certify all AMAP's on an as needed basis.

• Trains staff on CPR (American Red Cross), First Aide, and Epi-pehs as assigned

• Review and act on incident reports.

• Provide "on-call" telephone coverage as needed.

• Participate in activities as part of the treatment team that may include meetings, appointments, trainings, and committees.

• Establish a work environment that creates positive communication between supervisors and employees and assimilates new employees to the Agency's culture, values and mission.

• Provide supervision to LPN associated with Kelberman programs.

• Ensure compliance with all pertinent government and agency regulations and operating standards.

• Maintain and regularly compile data and documentation to be reviewed by supervisor as required.

• Contribute to a positive work environment through collaborative teamwork and positive communication in alignment with the Kelberman's culture, values and mission.

• Demonstrate excellent work attendance by being punctual and reliable for all scheduled shifts and meetings.

• Ensure compliance with all pertinent government and agency regulations and operating standards.

• Adhere to mandatory reporting requirements and HIPAA laws.

• Other duties as assigned.

REQUIRED SKILLS AND ABILITIES 

• Maintain professional boundaries and confidentiality.

• Exercise tact, discretion and judgment in working with a variety of people

• Displays flexibility and openness in daily work and encourages others to stay open to change and improvement.

• Demonstrates and promotes respect toward coworkers and adapts behaviors to work effectively with varying people and situations.

• Must possess the ability to make independent decisions when circumstances are warranted

• Demonstrated proficiency in the areas of quality assurance, fiscal management and regulatory compliance of programs and services for persons with significant development and/or healthcare needs.

• Outstanding written and verbal communication skills.