RN

The Residential Services Registered Nurse assists in medical consultation/oversight of day-to-day medical-related activities of Residential Services, including but not limited to providing psychiatric nursing services which includes assessment, consultation, treatment planning, administering, monitoring and delivering medications, providing medication/illness education, and to provide skilled nursing services where indicated. Additionally, provide home, community and residential based training/education in the areas of served individuals' medical condition(s), medications (including knowledge of side effects), risk factors, safety practices, procedures that can be performed under nursing delegation, household ergonomics, nutrition, and support needed for providers/staff to safely and effectively provide necessary medical services to the served population in compliance with the VA Board of Nursing, VA licensing regulations and in accordance with MRCSB policies and procedures. ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS Provide nursing interventions such as medication/illness education, skilled nursing, administering and delivering of medications, referral, and monitoring consumer progress, side effects, and symptoms. Provide education, agency mandated training and support to providers/staff regarding medication administration (including Insulin delivery and gastrostomy tube) and home management skills (i.e. ergonomics of residential setting based on medical conditions of served individuals). Monitor medication administration and medical conditions of served individuals in residential settings to assure quality of care as well as continued appropriateness of medical provisions via dialoging, observing, providing support/education, reporting and aiding providers in overcoming noted deficiencies, and overall regulatory compliance of residential settings. Develop/maintain relationships with primary care physicians and pediatricians of individuals served in residential settings. Maintain open dialogue with respective physician(s) regarding scheduling, orders, and served individual status, making referrals back to PCP as appropriate; is available to PCP/Residential Supervisory Staff if needed to respond to medical emergency requests. Will directly oversee and track direct service provider(s) and other nursing staff as appropriate and assigned by the Division Director. Administration and training of medications in the residential setting and the implementation of nurse-delegated procedures when serving those with complex medical needs; offering guidance, feedback and support as necessary. Provide and participate in meetings such as clinical staffing, residential supervisor and nurses' meetings. Will keep all mandatory training requirements up-to-date. Work with case managers, clinicians, supervisors, residential providers/direct support staff and other treatment team staff to facilitate the delivery of comprehensive treatment services. Will identify and coordinating individual-specific training for direct service providers as needed for remedial enrichment and/or when serving individuals with complex medical needs. OTHER DUTIES Attend regular group or individual supervision as required. Provide high quality customer service, serving as a positive representative for the agency. Other duties as deemed relevant and assigned. QUALIFICATIONS Knowledge of mental retardation and related conditions. Good oral and written communications. Knowledge of broad range of treatment modalities Skills in diagnostic and statistical techniques such as DSM-V Skills in recording, interviewing, assessing, decision making, and treatment planning Knowledge of medications (including psychotropic), indications, and contraindications Ability to interact with people in a supportive and therapeutic manner. Willing to work flexible hours. Ability to work as part of a team. Knowledge of supervisory principles. Skills in data collection, needs assessment, and person-centered treatment planning. Ability to work independently and with supervision available at broadly spaced intervals. Criminal background and Department of Social Services registry check required. Bachelor of Science Nursing (preferred). Current state licensure (or covered compact licensure) as a Registered Nurse (RN) or Graduate in nursing from an accredited college/university with successful completion of licensure with the Board of Nursing within 90 days of graduation. One (1) year of professional experience practicing as a Registered Nurse (RN) is preferred. Recent Behavioral Health experience is preferred. Valid driver's license with safe driving record. U. S. Patents 7,080,057; 7,310,626; 7,558,767; 7,562,059; 7,472,097; 7,606,778; 8,086,558 and 8,046,251. #J-18808-Ljbffr