JOB DUTIES:

Registered Nurse for individuals with developmental disabilities and/or mental illnesses within the agency.

QUALIFICATIONS:

• Licensed RN for the state of Georgia.
• BCLS certified
• CPI certified
• NCIC/DBHDD clearance
• Capable of lifting 50 pounds without assistance.
• Maintains current driver’s license if doing transportation
• Must have a positive attitude, flexibility, and ability to work with people of diverse backgrounds.

RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Specific nursing duties as assigned
• Medication administration
• Supports individuals in planning nutritious meals, and supporting those with special diets.
• Cooperates with family members regarding reasonable requests related to individual needs.
• Train staff on the medical needs of individuals as needed
• Dispose of hazardous materials in a safe manner
• Ensure the medications are documented on the MARs as prescribed by the physician.
• Review the ISP
• Attend ISP Meetings, if applicable
• Wound Care
• Medication Documentation
• Ensure practice of the ‘Eight Rights of Medication’
• Oversee the services delivered by direct care staff and CNAs
• Administering G-tube feeding
• ADLs
• Complete timely Nursing Assessments
• Vital Signs/ Skin Care
• Participates in the QI process
• Nursing Care
• Responsible for observing, documenting, reporting and taking action to ensure the quality for services for the individuals
• Follow-up to promote quality of life for the individuals being served
• Actively participate in the Quality Improvement Plan
• Assure that medications are stored according to guidelines
• Ensure doctor’s appointments are adhered to and follow-ups completed as needed
• Confer with physicians, RN, PAs and NP to ensure the health status of the individual is in compliance with their suggestions, recommendations, referrals etc.
• Other nursing direct duties as assigned by a RN
• Transportation, if applicable (must meet DBHDD transportation requirements)
• Review and follow the Plan of Care per PHCP regulations

COMPETENCIES:

• Fluent in the written and spoken English language
• Basic computer skills
• Trainings as required by DBHDD
• Ongoing training (minimum 16 hours annually)
• Other duties as assigned

I have reviewed and understand my job description. I am working under a job description that is specific to Olive Healthcare Agency, and will complete my duties with quality and quantity to ensure my safety and the safety of the other staff members and the individuals in the program. I understand and accept the job description for Registered Nurse as written.