Part time Program Nurse

Description

Ready to become a Difference Maker? 

Are you a fun, energetic person looking to grow professionally while impacting our community? Do you want to be part of the team that leads a 70-year-old, well-respected provider of disability services into its next generation of service to people with disabilities, their families, and the community? Become a #DifferenceMaker and join the Noble Team. Together we will impact lives by helping children and adults with disabilities DREAM IT. LIVE IT. each day.

This position will provide first aid and nursing care services to persons served in the agency and training to staff.

Primary Duties and Responsibilities:  

•  Provide basic and emergency first aid and nursing care services to persons served in the agency and training to staff.
• Develop and monitor the medication administration system to ensure medications are administered as prescribed and properly documented.
• Develop and monitor Risk, Health and Wellness plans for persons served.
• Teach classes in CPR, First Aid, Infection Control, Back Safety, and other related medical/safety subjects to staff as directed.
• Screen questions and referrals concerning the health needs of persons served and relay to appropriate physician when appropriate.
• Provide counseling to persons served/families regarding nutrition, hygiene, medications, medical conditions, etc. as requested
• Ensure that persons entering services have met medical clearance entry standards.
• Maintain accurate health/medication/nursing records on persons served.
• Utilize software database to accurately and consistently document consumer information and services provided as necessary to meet agency requirements

Requirements

 Requirements

To be successful, you must: 

• Must be a Registered Nurse or Licensed Practical Nurse licensed in the State of Indiana in good standing
• Minimum of three months of nursing experience
• Must provide own transportation, have valid drivers license and driving record must meet agency insurability requirements.
• Must maintain and provide documentation of auto insurance at limits set by the agency
• Must have ability to lift/move individuals or materials weighing up to 75 pounds periodically
• Must maintain CPR and First Aid certification, and must stay current on all other training as defined by state, accreditation body or organization guidelines.