Program Nurse

If you are unable to complete this application due to a disability, contact this employer to ask for an accommodation or an alternative application process. Program Nurse Regular Full Time Sellersville, PA, US 2 days ago Requisition ID: 1044 LifePath has been voted TOP WORK PLACES IN 2026!! COME JOIN OUR TEAM! For 50 years, LifePath has been providing a variety of community and residential services to individuals of all ages with intellectual and developmental disabilities throughout 7 counties in Pennsylvania. LifePath's programs and services are guided by the principal of everyday lives, an environment of respect and dignity and opportunities to make decisions and choices about one's own life. Specific Duties Provide quality care to consumers in an environment which promotes their rights, dignity, freedom of choice, and their individuality as illustrated by the following: Provide individualized attention, which encourages each consumer’s ability to maintain or attain the highest practical physical, mental, and psychosocial well-being. Knowledgeable of the individualized care plan for each consumer and provide support to the consumer according to the care plan. Contribute to the care planning process by providing the appropriate personnel with specific information and observations of the consumers’ needs and preferences Attend to the individual needs of the consumers, which may include assistance with personal hygiene, feeding, incontinent care, toileting, transferring, ambulation, range of motion, communicating, or other needs in keeping with the individuals’ care requirements. Maintain the comfort, privacy, and dignity of each consumer in the delivery of services to them. Interact with consumers in a manner that displays warmth and promotes a caring environment. Fully understand all aspects of consumers’ rights, including the right to be free of restraints and free from abuse. Responsible for reporting to the supervisor and/or appropriate personnel any incidents or evidence of consumer abuse or violation of consumers’ rights. Observe consumers for changes in condition or behavior and promptly report these changes to appropriate personnel. Lift, move, and transport consumers using proper body mechanics or lifting devices for accident prevention. Perform all job responsibilities in accordance with prescribed safety and infection control procedures, including thorough hand washing, use of personal protective equipment, and proper disposal of soiled materials. Administering of Medications utilizing the proper techniques as trained in the Pennsylvania Department of Public Welfare Medication Administration Training Program or approved License Nurse Program. Oversee and follow-up on nursing and medical care, i.e charting, medical consultations, medical testing, seizure records, medication, chart of appointments, etc. Instruct and supervise staff on general aspects of consumer’s care, based on direct observation of consumer. Work in conjunction with staff to care for ill/injured individuals until resolution through direct observation in the resident’s home. Maintain consumer medications, treatments, medical devices, protocols, and supplies. Ensure all staff is familiar with medications, treatments, medical devices and feedings. Provide training as required for staff on medical issues, policies, protocols and treatments. Participate in meetings with staff, nursing and team, committees, HCQU reviews and other projects as assigned. Review and prepare for the health requirements of each individual entering a new home, including a pre-placement evaluation. Schedule appointment, lab work, and obtain medications. Perform new admission/transfer body assessment as per LifePath policy. Assist the physician in planning for the individual’s comprehensive care. Interpret diagnostic tests and report to physician when appropriate. Make referrals as deemed appropriate to meet the individual’s needs. Notifies the team, families and /or legal guardian in regards to medical issues/appointments. Evaluate and assess consumers for illness or injury. Accompany consumers to the emergency room. Document all medical concerns and issues on progress notes and/or incident reports. Communicate these issues to the Supervisor, Associate Director, Director, Day program, schools and/or families. During hospitalizations/nursing home placement become involved in the process with daily communications with the hospital/nursing home. Start planning for re-admission to LifePath upon hospitalization. Maintain communication with all team members. Provide records and evidence of hospital admission and discharge records, routine lab reports and all emergency and all consulting doctor reports. Complete all follow-up recommendations/orders. Order all medical equipment as needed for the homes in conjunction with the supervisor, purchasing and administrative coordinators. Ensure all medical equipment is functioning properly. Develop and review protocols as necessary (internal and external). Provide training to all staff in protocols. Monitor the monthly weights and blood pressures of consumers. Maintain accurate, current and complete nursing documentation reflecting acceptable standards of documentation. Review physician orders quarterly (ICF) or every 6 months (CLA), which includes a plan of care and renewal of prescriptions. Review MARs on monthly basis and compare medication delivery to MAR. Prepare/arrange/coordinate paperwork not limited to the annual physical, doctor report form for the physician to review and sign. Accompany client and supervisor on appointment and ensure that all paperwork is complete and follow up appointments are scheduled. Attend physicals and other appointments, ie psychiatric, neurology, and other specialist consultations. Meet with supervisor on a regular basis to review client’s health needs. Make sure the supervisor and staff comprehend the physician’s orders and how to implement them. Advise and train staff as needed. Consult with Director of Ridge Crest/Clinical Services and search resources as necessary. Have an understanding of the Procedures for Substitute Health Care Decision Making Bulletin 00-98-08; November 30, 1998. Review it with the admitting hospital/nursing home and document. Contact the Residential and Clinical Director of any concerns re: substitute decision making. Collaborate and communicate with other members of the team and nursing staff in implementing the plan of care, including updates and changes to the plan of care. Prepare Utilization Reviews every six months (ICF). Prepare nursing reviews quarterly Completes Dysphasia screening yearly, on new admission and readmission. Attends team meetings for each individual and acts as a resource person. Assist in the complete of monthly summaries. #J-18808-Ljbffr ADP, Inc.