Program Nurse

Nursing Care Coordinator

To provide high quality nursing care and staff training, develop and monitor medical plans, manage medication systems, and maintain health records while also improving safety practices.

Supervisory Responsibilities: N/A

FLSA Status: Non-exempt

Work from home eligible: No

Hours: Business hours (8:00AM-4PM typically)

Duties/Responsibilities:

Provide basic first aid, emergency care, and nursing assessment and nursing treatment to persons served.

Develop, monitor and update Risk, Health, Wellness and other medical related plans for persons served.

Teach classes, provide a training schedule and documentation for CPR, First Aid, Infection/Exposure Control, Back Safety/Body Mechanics, Hoyer Lift and other medical/safety topics for staff.

Develop, monitor and update medication administration systems and enteral feeding systems to ensure medications and enteral feedings are administered as prescribed and properly documented.

Utilize agency database to maintain accurate health, medication and nursing records of persons served.

Assist with the intake and referral process, ensuring that individuals have the required medical documentation before starting services.

Provide counseling to persons served and families regarding nutrition, hygiene, medications, medical conditions, etc. as needed or requested.

Monitor safety conditions and make recommendations to improve safety practices across the agency.

Communicate with persons served, staff, families, service providers, medical providers and other internal and external stakeholders.

Requirements:

Required Skills/Abilities:

Professional knowledge of nursing treatment, documentation, regulations and operating procedures.

Ability to remain calm in emergency situations.

Ability to participate as an effective team member.

Excellent customer service skills.

Education and Experience:

Registered Nurse or Licensed Practical Nurse licensed in the State of Indiana in good standing.

Six months nursing experience preferred.

Experience working with individuals with Intellectual or Developmental Disabilities preferred.

Current CPR certification, current on all other trainings as defined by state, accreditation body or organizational guidelines.