Registered Nurse
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Job Location:
Tallahassee, FL - USA
Monthly Salary:
Not Disclosed
Posted on:
2 days ago
Vacancies:
1 Vacancy
Job Summary
OUR MISSION AND PERFORMANCE EXPECTATIONS The MENTOR Network is a mission-based organization dedicated to providing high quality services to those we serve. Therefore to deliver on our mission The Network expects every employee to perform his or her job first and foremost in accordance with the Companys mission. SUMMARYSchedule: Full-Time Days or Nights (12 hour shifts)Pay: $33/hrWorking Location: Onsite Intermediate Care Facility The Registered Nurse is responsible for providing nursing services training and support to address the medical or psychiatric needs of individuals with developmental disabilities acquired brain injuries substance abuse issues and/or emotional or behavioral challenges. ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONSTo perform this job successfully an individual must be able to satisfactorily perform each essential function listed below: Conducts the medical assessment of each individual referred to the program and collaborates with an Intake staff member to determine appropriate placement in the community Participates in the development and implementation of service plans and supervises in conjunction with the physicians the medical components of the plan Reviews documents and revises all nursing/nursing related care plans on a regular basis Ensures medical records and reports are current and complete in accordance with regulatory and corporate standards including medication administration records and physicians orders Maintains contact with primary care physicians and specialists and when directed attends doctor visits with mentor and/or individual receiving services. Promotes health and wellness for individuals and ensures nursing actions and steps are put in place for prevention Administers medications according to established guidelines Provides documentation for all medications given and reviews medication administration records for compliance Oversees the management of high-risk medical conditions and private duty nursing services Develops training flow charts specific to each individual receiving services provides and documents medical skills training to clients mentors respite providers staff and where appropriate the biological family Presents medical skills components at Pre-service Orientation Participates as an Individual Health Plan (IHP) or Plan of Care (POC) team member Evaluates the medical needs of each individual for initial IHP/POC Ensures IHP/POC goals and objectives are medically indicated and Generates ongoing health care protocols for the specific medical conditions outlined in the IHP/POC Provides consultation and technical assistance to staff and mentors regarding home care issues along with operation of durable medical equipment. May be required to coordinate organize and/or assist with household activities such as light housekeeping and meal preparation; transport individuals receiving services to planned and/or necessary activities and appointments Participates in on call system as needed May actively participate in IDT meetings Human Rights Committee Health and Safety Committee and Administration meetings Performs other related duties and activities as requiredSUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITIES None requiredMinimum Knowledge and Skills required by the Job The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge skill and/or abilities required to perform the job: Education and Experience: Graduate of an accredited RN program One year experience working with medically complex individuals. Certificates Licenses and Registrations: Current state RN License Current drivers license car registration and auto insurance if providing transportation to individuals receiving services. Current CPR/First Aid Skills and Abilities: N/ABlood Borne Pathogen Category: Job requires performance of duties that involve potential for exposure to blood body fluids or tissues. Tasks that do involve exposure are an expectation of Requirements: Heavy work. Exerting up to 100 pounds of force occasionally and/or up to 50 pounds of force frequently and/or up to 20 pounds of force constantly to move objects. Other Requirements: Travel as neededAMERICANS WITH DISABILITIES ACT STATEMENT External and internal applicants as well as position incumbents who become disabled must be able to perform the essential job functions either unaided or with assistance of a reasonable accommodation to be determined on a case by case basis via the interactive process.
Required Experience:
IC
Key Skills
About Company
Our services help families, children, and adults of all ages live joyful lives of their own choosing, no matter what challenges they face. We’ve made this our mission for more than 50 years. At Sevita, we believe everyone deserves to live a full, independent life, and the best place t ... View more
