Registered Nurse Per Diem

1. Serve as Nurse on Duty (NOD) for campus and day program sites. Complete shift responsibilities as assigned. Some of the tasks include: Administering individuals G-tube medications and internals Administer Insulin as needed Complete Bowel Checks as assigned Answer calls from campus homes and evaluate individuals if indicated Communicate with Caseload RN’s as indicated Document care and treatment provided in Therap system 2. Assure that the individuals of New Hope Community receive optimal health care by monitoring, enforcing and directly applying the medical policies and procedures of the agency. 3. Visit individual’s homes, as directed by supervisor, to discuss individuals’ health needs and concerns with the residential staff, families or individuals as needed. 4. Provide in service training to direct care staff and individuals, new employees during orientation and as assigned by supervisor: Complete Medication Pours with staff CPR, First Aid Handling and addressing chronic and acute conditions Infection control TB, Blood Bourne Pathogens and P.P.E. Kits Teaching or carrying out health or hygiene related programming 5. Monitor medication administration to assure that it is being done correctly and safely by reviewing eMAR’s, medication blister checks, reviewing medication storage areas, and by reviewing associated medical data collection. 6. Communicate with Caseload RN to discuss medical issues as they come up. 7. Complete incident reports involving issues of health and safety as needed. 8. Be familiar with infection control and Medication Administration Policy and Procedures, and other health related regulations, and ensure homes are in compliance. 9. Provide treatment and first aid as ordered, for the individuals. The hourly wage for this position is $40.00 per hour. Qualifications Skills Behaviors Motivations Education Required Associates or better. Experience Licenses & Certifications Required Driver's License Registered Nurse Equal Opportunity Employer This employer is required to notify all applicants of their rights pursuant to federal employment laws.For further information, please review the Know Your Rights notice from the Department of Labor. #J-18808-Ljbffr New Hope Community, Inc.