Job Description:
Shift: First Shift
SUMMARY
Provides direct and indirect nursing services for individuals with developmental disabilities.
Contributes to the nursing process, through assessment, planning, implementation, and evaluation and is accountable to the individual, family, caregivers, and peers for delivery of optimum care.
ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES
Direct Service
Under the direction of a Registered Nurse (RN):
Performs assessment and treatment of individuals on an emergency basis as well as on a continuous basis.
Reports circumstances occurring at the time an individual experiences a seizure, injury, illness, behavioral episode and/or any other medical or emotional difficulty to supervisor.
Implements consumer care and establishes priority order for individual care activities.
Performs treatments and procedures as directed by the Physician in accordance with Stark DD policy and Procedure, and according to Professional Standards of Nursing Practice, Ohio Board of Nursing, ODH and DODD.
Reviews Emergency and Medical Forms for accuracy and completeness.
Assists Registered Nurse in maintaining immunization records.
Delegates consumer care and tasks to appropriate Medication Administration (M.
A.
) Certified DD personnel and supervises their performance and skills.
Participates in training and supervision of Nurse Delegated tasks and medication administration for M.
A.
Certified DD personnel.
Assists Registered Nurse in implementation of self-medication programs.
Assists Registered Nurse in consultation with staff, families, physicians and others about the medical needs of the individual including treatments, procedures, and instructions.
Consults with and trains staff regarding program development, work assignments and workplace health and safety.
Participates in the identification, reporting and management of individuals suspected of being abused or neglected.
Assists Privacy Officer to protect confidential information of the individuals served from unauthorized use or disclosure.
Follows Health Department guidelines and Board Policy regarding communicable diseases.
Communication
Communicates appropriate information, both verbal and written, diplomatically with individuals, parents and staff on all issues, including those which may be of a sensitive nature in order to ensure the continuity of care.
Communicates effectively with supervisor and multidisciplinary team.
Documentation
Documents nursing care consistent with Professional Standards utilizing department documentation forms for all individuals assigned to caseload.
Completes UI/MUI reports as indicated.
Collects data and information for Registered Nurse to make referrals to Service Support Administration and Community Health Agencies as needed.
As an employee of the Stark County Board of DD the nurse shall comply with all Board policies at all times, and shall demonstrate respect for, support the dignity of, and observe the rights of all individuals served by the Board.
OTHER DUTIES AS ASSIGNED
The Essential Duties and Responsibilities above represent the most significant duties of this position, but does not exclude other occasional work assignments that would be within the qualifications and responsibility levels of the position.
Experience and Skills:
QUALIFICATIONS
To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily.
The requirements listed are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required.
Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE
Ohio License and Pharmacology Certification.
Certified CPR Instructor or willingness to learn.
Two or more years nursing experience, preferably with individuals with developmental disabilities.
Benefits:
Medical, Dental, and Additional Voluntary Insurance Benefits
Flexible Spending Account Options
Life Insurance
Personal and Sick Time
Ohio Public Employees Retirement System (OPERS)
Employee Assistance Program
Tuition Reimbursement
From: Stark County Board of Developmental Disabilities
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