Part-Time Shift Nurse - Respite Care Home

Position Title: Shift Nurse Respite Care Home

Parttime: 3pm11pm various days

Pay Rate: $4/hr differential from 3pm11pm $5/hr differential from 11pm7am)

LPN: $30/Hour
RN: $32/Hour

Position Summary:

The Shift Nurse is responsible for a high quality of medical care and treatment to individuals staying at the Respite Care Home. The Shift Nurse will document medical care and treatment as outlined in the current Nurse Practice Act. This position supervises Direct Support professionals on their shift.

Primary Responsibilities and Duties:

• Responsible for the overall safety health and welfare of all persons served.

• Documents medical care and treatment per the current Nurse Practice Act.

• Assists Direct Support Professionals in providing all aspects of care.

• Provides consultative services to all Community Living residential facilities as needed. For example covering on call taking calls during the day etc.

• Responsible for infection control / blood borne pathogens standards and compliance through the use of universal and standard precautions.

• Responsible for administering medications appropriate storage of and accounting for medications documentation of medication administration etc. The Shift Nurse is also responsible for training Direct Support Staff who are Med Aide Certified on any RN delegations in the event a nurse is not on duty as well as tracking Direct Support Staff medication passes as appropriate.

• Documents appropriately in our electronic documentation system regarding the persons served visit. Documentation should include general information regarding their stay health notes and any changes in health status as well as anything out of the ordinary.

• Serves as a liaison with pharmacies as well as all consulting healthcare practitioners medical offices and hospitals for Respite Care Home medical residential placements (not regular respite users).

• Input MARS and update for all nonresidential individuals.

• Accompanies Respite Care Home residential placements (not regular respite users) to doctors appointments as appropriate.

• Attends monthly staff meetings.

• Initiates socialization and interaction with program persons served.

• Anticipates analyzes diagnoses and resolves problems.

• Demonstrates initiative to learn and implement new concepts technologies and/or methods.

• Appropriately handles difficult or sensitive issues by utilizing tact and diplomacy.

• Effectively communicates builds rapport and relates well to all kinds of people.

• Works collaboratively and productively with others.

• Completes and maintains all required trainings.

• Performs other incidental and related duties as required and assigned.

Management/Supervisory Responsibilities:

• Directly supervise Direct Support Professionals on duty in the absence of the Manager or Assistant Manager of the Respite Care Home.

Qualifications:

Education Experience Skills:

• 18 years of age or older.

• Graduate of an accredited school of nursing required.

• One year previous experience preferred.

• Maintain sound nursing judgment.

• Assess vital signs parameters and recognize when to call 911.

• Must be able to write and document in a clear concise and professional manner.

• Demonstrate critical thinking assessment and problemsolving skills.

• Demonstrate excellent interpersonal skills.

• Possess the ability to use Microsoft Office applications including but not limited to Outlook Word and Excel.

Certifications Licenses Registrations:

• Drivers License

• RN or LPN License in the State of Missouri

Physical Demands/Working Conditions:

• Moderate Work Exerts up to 50lbs of force occasionally and 20lbs frequently. Standing sitting reaching typing and walking are common.

Prerequisites for Employment:

• Criminal Background Check

• Family Care Safety Registry Check

• Motor Vehicle Report (MVR) Check Proof of Insurance

Community Living Inc. is an equal opportunity employer andcomplieswith all applicable federal state and local fair employment practices laws. Community Living strictly prohibits and does not tolerate discrimination against employees or applicantswithregard torace color religion sex (including pregnancy gender identity and sexual orientation) parental status national origin age disability genetic information (including family medical history) political affiliation military service or other nonmerit based factorsor any other legally protected status.