Nurse

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Summary

The Nurse works in the care and treatment of individuals with a mental health (MH) diagnosis or an intellectual and developmental disability (IDD), which may include physical health issues/injuries and difficulty meeting their daily living activities while participating in services. The Nurse reports directly to the Program Director or designee.

Wage Information

$22.00 per hour.

Job Description

• Completes health appraisal on individuals when admitted to program.
• Provides assistance to physicians as needed.
• Evaluates, observes, and assesses physical health conditions.
• Assists individual with any treatments prescribed by a physician.
• Assists in administering/monitoring medications, while ensuring individuals receive error free medication at prescribed times.
• Monitors Vitals and intakes and outputs.
• Administers injections per physician orders.
• Trains employees to correctly carry out physicians orders.
• Educates individuals on medication, physical health, psychiatric health, nutrition, and selfcare.
• Educates coworker’s on any needed physical health matter for consistency in care.
• Works with and coordinates care with pharmacy, physicians, and other health care providers.
• Assist/manages medication refills, as needed.
• Obtains medication and treatment needed from pharmacy or medication samples if available.
• Completes medication progress sheets daily if regulated by program.
• Completes medication release forms for discharge, as needed if regulated by program.
• Completes pill and/or narcotic counts on established schedule if required by program.
• Completes and facilitates medication disposal, as needed.
• Completes medication records i.e., Medication Account Records, Physician Order Sheets, Nursing Tracking Forms etc. as per established schedule.
• Completes medication record audits as per established schedule.
• Schedules and attends individuals’ medical appointments.
• Drives van to appointments and outings and assists individuals in and out of the van.
• Assists individuals in community settings.
• Provides or directs the provision of nursing care in accordance with the nurse practice act and legal responsibilities as defined by the State Board of nursing.
• Facilitates weekly Wellness Groups for residents.
• Conducts pre-evaluation for psychiatric evaluation as needed.
• Willing to learn and model the five principles of trauma informed care: safety, choice, collaboration, trustworthiness, and empowerment.
• Commitment to promote cultural, racial, language and gender access, diversity, equity and inclusion.
• Provides direct care as needed.
• Knowledge of the uses and effects of psychotropic drugs and narcotics, safety practices and location security.
• Knowledge of common illnesses, diseases, disabilities, injuries, and nutrition.
• Ability to collect data and document in the individual’s record according to policy and procedures, from individual’s admission and throughout the stay and communicate relevant information to the program director.
• Ability to utilize universal standards when providing individual care.
• Specific to the Adolescent Residential Treatment Facility (RTF): Ability to learn the theories, principles, and techniques of group and individual psychotherapy.
  
  

Adolescent RTF Additional Duties For PRN/On-Call

• Available to respond to requests for post-emergency safety intervention face-to-face assessments as needed
• Completes face-to-face assessments of residents within 1 hour following an emergency safety intervention being initiated.
• Trained in the use of emergency safety interventions
  
  

Residential IDD Additional Duties

• Travels to homes, offices, hospitals and nursing homes.
• Assesses/treats any health problems as needed: check blood sugars, administers insulin, checks vital signs, provides care for wounds, administer suppositories/enemas.
• Reads and reports TB tests.
• Assists on-call staff with question related to individuals’ health and/or medication concerns.
• Completes Health Risk Assessments as assigned.
• Conducts and schedule Medication Administration Training to direct service .
• Monitors employee medication errors and takes necessary action if assigned.
• Conducts/schedules Cardiopulmonary resuscitation/First Aide Training if assigned.
  
  

Residential Intermediate Care Facility (ICF) IDD Additional Duties

• Performs Tracheotomy care i.e., suctioning, cleaning, and changing.
• Performs Gravity tube care and feeding for various individuals’ time schedules.
• Renews physician’s orders every 90 days and reviews for accuracy.
• Provides 24 hour one on one nursing supervision when needed.
• Provides routine nebulizer treatment for individuals.
• Performs ear checks with otoscope.
• Performs routine non-evasive health examinations i.e. breast examinations.
  
  

Qualifications

This position requires one of the following combinations of education and experience:

A valid Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) license or a valid Registered Nurse (RN) license in the state of Pennsylvania.

For The Adolescent RTF

A valid Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) license or Registered Nurse (RN) license in the state of Pennsylvania with at least one year of psychiatric experience.

For The Adolescent RTF PRN/On-Call Nurse

A valid Registered Nurse (RN) license in the state of Pennsylvania with at least one year of psychiatric experience

Additional Requirements Include

• Must have a valid driver’s license, good driving record, and access to a reliable vehicle to attend trainings, meetings, and/or transport individuals to appointments.
  
  

Physical requirements of this position include the ability to see well enough to do things like drive and read, hear well enough to be able to communicate with others, and be able to hear things like a smoke alarm and phone ringing, as well as be able to ambulate throughout locations including climbing stairs, stooping and kneeling as needed. Must have finger and manual dexterity to make accurate, coordinated movements of fingers, arms, hands to grasp, move or carry objects, be able to bend and reach. Support the weight of an individual according to their needs, and use adaptive equipment when lifting and moving individuals according to their needs. Wear personal protective equipment as required.

Additional knowledge, skills and abilities can be found in the policy: Job Profiles E.1.b.2 - CW, HR

CSG Offers Superior Perks & Benefits

• Medical, Dental, Prescription, & Vision Insurance available for employees, spouses, domestic partners, & children who qualify.
• Generous Paid Time Off & Other Paid Leave
• Extensive Paid Training
• Career Development Opportunities
• Family Medical and Parental Leave
• Flexible spending accounts for medical & dependent care
• Traditional or Roth 401K Plans with up to 4% employer match
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
• Life Insurance
• Wellness Reimbursement
• Tuition Assistance
• Mentor/Mentee Opportunities
  
  

Health Insurance & Benefits availability will vary.

Make a positive impact not only in someone else's life but in your own life by becoming a valued member of the CSG Team!

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