REGISTERED NURSE - Silver Spring

Easterseals Job Description

Registered Nurse Part-Time, R.N. is responsible for all health care and medical needs of the Adult day service participants.

Essential Functions:

• Develop and amend health policies and procedures.
• Monitor client's health needs, changes in condition, and assume lead in emergency situations.
• Initiate CPR and first aid measures in emergency situations as warranted.
• Supervise health services and advise Director regarding health and related programs.
• Serve as liaison for participants, caregivers, staff and medical rehab around medical issues.
• Monitor medications of participants needing supervision for medication administration.
• Administer medications to participants who are not able to self-administer.
• Store, prepare, administer and document medications in accordance with Maryland Medical Adult Day Care regulations.
• Perform treatments as ordered by participants' physicians.
• Provide personal care and assistance with ADLs and train other employees as appropriate.
• Monitor vital signs and document.
• Maintain accurate participant medical records to include: monthly and quarterly nursing progress notes, complete and maintain ADCAPS in a timely fashion, document physician's orders.
• Coordinate care plan schedule with multidisciplinary team and develop all nursing-related care plans.
• Present two staff in-service training courses per year addressing issues of aging and Standard Precautions.
• Maintain contact with family/caregiver on a regular basis. Follow-up with all caregivers of participants on Medical Leave of Absence.
• Provide a health-related presentation and/or activity to participants each month.
• Quality Assurance program monitoring and evaluating the program in relation to licensing requirements.
• Ensure the safety of the participants at all levels of the Center including transportation.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Qualifications:

Education/Experience:

• Registered Nurse with current Maryland license.
• Current CPR and First Aid.
• At least 2 or more years of experience in a health care setting.
• Ability to communicate effectively and interact positively with participants, families, care providers, colleagues, community referral sources, and the general community.
• Ability to work independently, take initiative, and problem-solve. Accountable for own decisions.

Internal Relationships and Language:

• Excellent verbal and written communication skills in the English language.
• Report issues, successes, and concerns promptly to the Center Director.
• Provide leadership to all Center Employees as well as adhere to and enforce all Center policies and procedures.
• Consistently abides by confidentiality of client information.

Computer Skills:

• Comfortable using the computer, internet and email.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office Software.

Supervisory Responsibilities:

• Delegate effectively to employees under his/her supervision.
• Follow procedures for hiring and terminating employees as outlined in Easter Seals Employee Handbook.
• Provide performance evaluations at least once a year as well as provide ongoing feedback and disciplinary action (as needed) on all employees under his/her supervision.

Physical Demands:

Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions of this job.

• Able to maneuver various pathways for entry / exit into locations.
• Able to lift, carry and move a variety of items such as supplies, equipment, therapy equipment and supplies, approximately 50 lbs or less.
• Must be able to assist participants in a wide range of personal care duties (ex. toileting)

Percent of Time Spent:

Sitting 50 %

Standing 10

Walking 30

Running 0

Stooping/Kneeling 10

Climbing 0

Working Hours: Normal, usually daytime

Travel: Time spent out of office 10 %

We are an equal employment opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status or any other characteristic protected by law.

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