Registered Nurse

Description

Reports To:  Adult Services Director 

FLSA:  Exempt

Level/Salary Range:  $52,000-$62,000   Annual Salary

Position Type:  Full Time  40 hours a week or possibly part time

Benefits: Employees receive Paid Personal Time Off. Full-time employees receive Medical, Dental, and Vision insurance benefits at a minimal cost to the employee; 100% employer-paid short-term disability, group term life, and AD/D insurance. Employees and their immediate family members are offered access to our, 100% employer-paid Employee Assistance Program.   

POSITION SUMMARY: 

Provide   nursing services to adults with intellectual and developmental disabilities   (IDD) enrolled in Starpoint programs including but not limited to: Physical   Assessments, treatment planning, timely documentation, coordination of   medical treatments, medication administration, monitoring of health status of   individuals, 

CORE RESPONSIBILITIES: 

· Communicate with those we serve, caregivers, families, teams, and caseworkers daily.

• Attend meetings and appointments as needed.
• Assess, report, train, educate, and triage. We respond to the needs, concerns, and requests of those we serve.
• Write comprehensive care plans and maintain electronic medical records.
• Monitor client appointments and follow-ups. Process medication orders and treatments.
• Work with medical providers and staff to coordinate continuing care.

· Communicate and coordinate with the Chaffee   Program Manager regarding the provision of Starpoint’s medical services and supports.

· Oversee non-skilled patient care provided by Direct Support Professionals to ensure our patients are healthy and safe.

· Assure quality medical oversight for all individuals we serve.

· Assure quality medical procedures,   physician’s orders, and medication management are followed. 

· Oversee, and instruct as needed, initial medication management and refresher courses, G-tube feeding procedures, and other specialized medical procedures, as needed.

· Develop, implement, train, and follow up on any individual specialized medical needs/protocols for those we serve.

· Receive or obtain telephone or written MD   orders.

· Follow-up on any extensive medical care needed by those we serve.

· Be available for a phone consultation (if possible).

· Assure that medical care seems appropriate and reevaluate if necessary. 

· Assure compliance with Department of Human   Services and Department of Health rules and regulations.

· Be available for all Department of Health and Division inspections.

· Strictly adhere to all policies/procedures relating to confidentiality. 

· Transport consumers in own or company vehicles as necessary and/or required.

· Be familiar with and abide by all agency policies and procedures.

· The duties and responsibilities described are not a comprehensive list and additional tasks may be assigned to the employee from time to time, or the scope of the job may change as necessitated by business demands.

SKILLS & EXPERIENCE (These are the   education and experience requirements.)

Current, valid State of Colorado Registered Nurse license. Current CPR certification. Prefer experience in a clinical setting   (nursing home, hospital, or group home.)

PERSONAL SKILLS:

Ability to work independently and make decisions. Ability to communicate effectively with other staff and members of the general medical community. Ability to plan to meet medical needs. Dependability. Stress management skills. Enthusiastic,   conscientious. Ability to organize time and to work effectively. Ability to appropriately delegate duties. Listening skills. Ability to quickly assess apparent serious medical conditions and follow-up with treatment.

TECHNOLOGY SKILLS

· Must be familiar and proficient in the use of   computers (both desktop and laptop)

· Must have the ability to use Microsoft   Office including Microsoft Word, Microsoft Excel, Microsoft Outlook, and other   Microsoft Software

· Must have the ability to understand and use the internet for purposes of searching for resources, researching providers,   and more.

· Use computer software to document patient care.

· Must be able to use an agency phone, set up an office voicemail, and listen to and respond to messages promptly.   

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:  

Might be required to carry 50 pounds; to push/pull 100 pounds; lift heavy objects; stand 4 hours per day; walk 4 hours per day, etc.