What are the responsibilities and job description for the RN- Registered Nurse position at Sparc?
Functions:
Responsible for the overall coordination and implementation of health care services within boundaries of registration.
Duties and Responsibilities:
- Provides, coordinates and documents direct nursing care. (Essential and Non-modifiable)
- Supervises the work of L.P.N.s, as directed. (Essential and Non-modifiable)
3. Ensures that person centered plans adhere to the policies, procedures, and conditions of
appropriate regulatory agencies, with an emphasis on health-related issues. Monitor all
records and reports for persons supported and any other data as determined by the
supervisor and/or conditions of appropriate regulatory agencies. (Essential and Non-
modifiable)
4. Assesses persons supported current and potential health care needs, urgent care and health care needs, providing appropriate intervention and access to services and consultation as necessary. Trains staff and/or family, as needed, in order to implement the service plan. Monitors and maintains recordsand reports as directed. (Essential and Non-modifiable)
5. Serve as liaison with families, guardians, other Sparc programs, and external agencies,
including the medical community on medical issues. (Essential and Non-modifiable)
6. Make sure the team members are updated from person centered planning
7. Performs other related duties as assigned.*
- Related duties as assigned are duties that may not be specifically listed in the class specification or position description, but which are within the general occupational series and responsibility level typically associated with the employee’s class of work.
Skills Needed:
- Must be detail oriented with excellent time management skills and have a proven ability to meet various deadlines.
- Possess leadership skills necessary to effectively monitor, and oversee the program area and duties.
- Ability to effectively communicate with staff, community, families and individuals supported.
Education/Experience Requirements:
- One year nursing experience
- Basic Life Service certification
- A minimum of a current Illinois RN license, with experience in a related human service field preferred. A Bacalaureate is preferred.
Qualifications:
- Demonstration of the written and oral skills necessary to effectively monitor and oversee a health care plan.
- The demonstrated ability to effectively communicate with staff, community, families and persons served.
- Must have reliable transportation in order to monitor multiple sites. Must also meet the requirements of the agency insurance carrier and drive company vehicles, as needed.
Other Requirements:
- Experience with individuals with developmental disabilities preferred.
- Must have a current, valid Illinois Driver’s License.
- Must have current, valid proof of automobile insurance.
- Must have reliable transportation to travel to various local work sites.
- Ability to physically handle any special needs of individuals supported by Sparc, in order to assist program staff in emergencies, including the ability to lift and transfer individuals as needed.
- Attend and satisfactorily complete all training requirements, including Nurse-trainer course.
- Ability to work a flexible schedule as needed/required.
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