Part-Time Nurse LPN/RN – Residential IDD

General Summary

Greater Hearts Human Services is currently searching for a full-time, forward-thinking, energetic Nurse to join our team in the Central Pennsylvania area on a part-time basis. The Nurse will report to the Operations and Quality Assurance Director and advise, care, and treat clients with Intellectual and Developmental Disabilities and Autism for their physical health, issues/injuries, and difficulties meeting their ISP goals. The Nurse plays a critical role in fostering a collaborative, internal and external client-driven, solution-oriented environment that supports Greater Hearts Human Services’ vision, mission, core values, and critical success factors that directly impact individuals and families in our communities. If you are interested in our mission and would like to grow with us, read the Key Functions and responsibilities of this job below.

KEY FUNCTIONS

Education

• Educates clients on medication, physical health, psychiatric health, nutrition, and self-care.
• Educates staff or co-workers to correctly carry out physicians’ orders for clients, on health, or medication topics, and to ensure consistency/continuity of care.
• Assists on-call staff with questions related to individuals’ health and/or medication concerns.

Health

• Completes health appraisals on clients at time of admission and HRST for all GHHS Clients.
• Evaluates, observes, and assesses physical health conditions by checking blood sugars, checking/monitoring vital signs, providing wound care, and reading and reporting TB tests.
• Administers injections per physicians’ orders, assists with administering/monitoring medications, and ensures individuals receive error free medication at prescribed times.
• Completes medication progress sheets daily, as well as pills and narcotics when regulated by program, counts pills and narcotics on an established schedule when required by program, completes and facilitates medication disposal, as needed, medication records, medication records audits per established schedule, and monitors Team Member medication errors and takes action if required.
• Completes Health Risk Profiles and enters information into HCSIS when required.
• Collaborates and coordinates care with pharmacy, physicians, and other health care providers including assisting/managing/obtaining medication refills as needed as well as schedules and attends clients’ medical appointments, hospital discharges, and phone consultations.
• Schedules and attends client medical appointments as well as drives van to appointments and outings and assist clients in and out of the van.
• Participates in the treatment team as scheduled and assists individuals with physician prescribed treatments in residential homes and in community settings.
• Completes reports per program regulations and medication release forms for discharge as needed when regulated by program.
• Provides first aid/acute care when needed and assistance to physicians as needed, trains staff to correctly carry out physician orders.
• Provides or directs the provision of nursing care in accordance with the nurse practice act and legal responsibilities as defined by the State Board of Nursing.

Other Duties as Assigned

Travel Required

QUALIFICATIONS

• Ability to collect data and add documentation to a client’s record.
• Ability to comply with nursing policies, protocols, and program regulations.
• Ability to develop relationships with clients that gain and maintain clients’ trust.
• Ability to direct staff.
• Ability to exercise independent judgment in medical emergencies.
• Ability to implement and ensure GHHS’ safe work practices and adhere to all safety policies.
• Ability to learn the theories, principles, and techniques of group and individual psychotherapy.
• Ability to maintain professional behavior and communication with others.
• Ability to observe emotional and physical behavior.
• Ability to obtain clearances as defined by regulations.
• Ability to organize, prioritize, and multi-task work assignments in a timely manner.
• Ability to read and comprehend instructions written in English.
• Ability to read and write at a level necessary for completing case records and reports.
• Ability to obtain clearances as defined by regulations.
• Ability to speak clearly and express self effectively in English.
• Ability to utilize effective communication skills with all members of the healthcare team and follow established channels of communication.
• Ability to utilize good listening skills and comprehend verbal instructions given in English.
• Ability to utilize universal precautions when providing individual care.
• Ability to write legibly in English in a clear, concise, and logical manner.
• Ability to work flexible hours to meet client's and program's needs.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team.
• Ability to work with adults with Intellectual and Developmental Disabilities and Autism.
• Knowledge of basic math.
• Knowledge of common disabilities, diseases, illnesses, injuries, and nutrition.
• Knowledge of computer and Microsoft products.
• Knowledge of how to administer prescribed medications.
• Knowledge of MH/IDD diagnostic categories.
• Knowledge of nursing laws and regulations.
• Knowledge of the uses and effects of psychotropic drugs and narcotics, safety practices, and location security.
• Knowledge of various methods, procedures, and technology used in nursing.
• Valid driver’s license, good driving records, and access to a reliable vehicle to attend meetings and trainings.
• Valid licensed practical nurse (LPN) license or registered nurse (RN) in the State of Pennsylvania.

Job Type: Part-time

Pay: $30.00 - $35.00 per hour

Experience

• IDD and/or Autism : 3 years (Required)

License/Certification

• Pennsylvania LPN or RN License? (Required)