Registered Nurse, Developmental Disabilities

Registered Nurse, Developmental Disabilities

Apply for the Registered Nurse, Developmental Disabilities role at Services for the Under Served.

USD $50.00/Hr. – $55.00/Hr.

We believe in promoting health equity for people with intellectual and developmental disabilities. Our philosophy is to enable the people we serve to be part of the community, live fulfilling lives free of pain, suffering, illness and barriers. The mission is to ensure access to the best health care, clinical supports and well‑trained staff. The scope of nursing practice uses the framework to ensure safe and competent nursing care for each person and their circle of support.

• Assesses individual’s health condition as needed, and determines the need for referral to physician or emergency room based on observation or staff provided information
• Participates in pre‑admission screening and evaluation of ICF or IRA referred individuals
• Develops an initial nursing assessment within 24 hours of placement at a residence
• Develops a Plan of Nursing Services (PONS) based on a nursing assessment, physical exam report, evaluation of individual’s ability to self‑medicate, within 30 days of placement, and annually thereafter.
• Ensures control of communicable diseases and infections, through:
  • Identification and assessment
  • Reporting to medical authorities
  • Implementation of appropriate protective and preventive measures
• Observe medication administration periodically, ensuring adherence with OPWDD regulations and agency policy
• Report all injuries to management immediately to ensure appropriate incident reporting procedures are followed
• Completes semi‑annual and annual nursing assessment report
• Choking prevention – ensures mealtime needs are assessed by a licensed clinician, plan changes added to the plan of nursing services, train program specialists and program/assistant directors

• Maintains a weekly schedule and nursing assignments.
• Participates as appropriate in the development, review and update of an Individual Program Plan as part of the Interdisciplinary Team process.
• Reviews and updates Nursing Service Plans semi‑annually and as needed based on completed nursing evaluations and quarterly nursing physical assessments.
• Ensures that nursing care, as prescribed by the physician or as identified by individual needs, is carried out.
• Participates in the development of discharge plans.
• Follows up and/or processes individuals hospital admission and discharge from hospital/rehab.
• Makes referrals to appropriate community resources based on the completed medical portion of the individual’s Community Service Plan.
• Update medical diagnosis and changes in plan of care into Precision Care electronic health record.
• Completes quarterly Quality Improvement Reports and ensures resolution to any outstanding issues.
• Reviews and follows up on Quality Improvement Reports completed by management.
• Participates in annual and semi‑annual interdisciplinary team meetings along with any special meetings within or outside the residence.
• Participates in the monthly review and reordering of individuals’ medication together with the primary physician, psychiatrist and residence Behavior Intervention Specialist.
• Ensures proper storage of all medication and medical supplies, and the proper disposal of the same in accordance with OPWDD regulations and/or agency policy.
• Reviews and monitors, for health maintenance, bowel movement records, vital signs, monthly weight, adaptive equipment, seizure activity and records, head injury questionnaire, menstrual records and applicable flow sheets on an ongoing basis. Reports irregularities or abnormalities to the individual’s primary physician as needed.
• Ensures ongoing health care services are provided as needed and medical appointments are scheduled in a timely manner.
• Monitors nutritional services. Ensures annual diet and consistency orders are signed by the health care practitioner.
• Available 24 hours per day via cell phone as per medical emergency procedure/protocol, Telephone Triage Protocol and for consultation as needed.
• Carries out all policies of the agency issued by management…