About this role
Residential Registered Nurse
The Residential Registered Nurse for Aegis Solutions will provide nursing support to individuals living in assigned residential group homes. In this role, the nurse will provide direct care when necessary, coordinate medical appointments and follow-up, support individual-specific medical needs, and provide appropriate nursing oversight and clinical decision-making within the realm of ODP guidelines. In addition, the Residential Nurse will be required to keep an RN license in good standing without sanctions.
Job Essentials:
* Direct care as needed with the possibility of assisting with toileting, bathing and other ADL’s
* Ensure the individuals you support receive the correct services as authorized * Schedule doctor appointments, follow-up appointments and provide the appropriate documentation reflecting those appointments and visits * Assist in arranging transportation when necessary * Scheduling and being present for meetings, monitorings and trainings * Participating in the on-call rotation which will include rotating weekends * Ensuring documentation is completed per shift. This can include; MARs, service notes, and appropriate documentation in the individual Electronic Health Record * Provide medical oversight for assigned homes. * Develop relationships with medical professionals, Primary Care Physicians, and Pharmacies. * Provide individual-specific medical training and guidance related to care needs. This can include G/J-Tubes, insulin administration, diabetic care, repositioning, oxygen calculations, medical protocols, catheterization, and ostomy care. * Monitor medical and care supplies in assigned homes and communicate with leadership when items are needed. * Develop a respectful and appropriate relationship with parents, family members, guardians and other team members * Attend doctor and medical appointments for the individuals in the home as necessary and relay relevant information to the team but internal and external * Coordinate care for medically complex individuals to include preparing for major surgeries, establishing hospice care, and preparing DNR paperwork within ODP guidelines * Become familiar with the current Electronic Health Record and utilize it to support compliance with medication passes, billing, and individual care. Provide guidance on required EHR documentation related to medical care as needed. * Complete weekly medication checks; Reviewing MAR where necessary, reviewing blister cards and medication on hand, calling in refills and double checking the overall supply of medication on hand * Interact with leadership, team members, ancillary departments, and individuals with respect and professionalism at all times * Participate in committees and activities as requested and required * Complete the first certification of the appropriate NADSP track within the first six months of hire * Submitting required annual and personal documentation as needed, per regulation to maintain compliance. * Other duties as assigned.
Qualifications:
* RN license in good standing * BLS certification current * NADD Certified preferred * Related College Degree, Bachelor preferred * 4 Years of providing outstanding DSP services * Proficient in ODP 6400 Regulations * Proficient in Excel and Documentation * Completion of Background checks as outlined per state regulations * Driver’s background check * Willingness to accompany those you serve into the community and provide support and assistance in interactions while maintaining sensitivity to the civil and human rights and dignity of the individual * Valid driver's license and the willingness to transport individuals in personal (must be listed as an insured driver when using own Vehicle) or Aegis vehicles, including passenger vans * Willingness and ability to work in and travel to an identified individual, group, or community homes * Ability to work flexible hours as needed * Fulltime positions must be available to work some/rotation of holidays as need (with holiday pay)
Physical/Mental Demands
The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodation may be provided to enable individuals with disabilities to perform essential functions. To perform this job successfully, the employee is frequently required to be physically active. Daily movements include the
* Ability to sit, stand, squat, bend, and pivot * Ability to climb stairs in excess of 3 floors at a time * Stamina to walk for 30+ minutes * Lift objects weighing over 30 pounds * Tolerate exposure to standard scents and chemicals such as laundry detergent, bleach, cleaning supplies, etc * Ability to work with individuals that may need assistance to bear weight and assist individuals to an upright position * Ability to perform CPR
Other Skills and Abilities
* Safe Driving * Attending meetings on and offsite * Communication via mobile devices/ Computer/Cellphone applications
Work Environment The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing their essential functions
* Employees work within the community, consumers' homes, and office environments. The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate. Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform essential functions * Medical settings where exposure to germs may be elevated
Reports to: Senior Director of Clinical Supports/CEO