Registered Nurse (RN)
Company: Heart to Heart Home Care
Location: East Orange
Posted on: May 12, 2022
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Job Description:
Visits residential programs on a routine basis and as specific
needs arise. RN will also be responsible to perform start of care
and home visits for in home cases as needed.Requirements:Must be at
least 18 years of age or olderMust have a High School Diploma or
EquivalentMust pass a Criminal Background CheckLicensed Registered
Nurse will not be listed on the Central RegistryGraduate of
approved school of Practical NursingLicensed and currently
registered in the State of New Jersey with a current valid license
in good standing as an RN issued by the NJ Board of NursingMinimum
of 2 years' experience as a Registered NurseSkills:Organizational
skills and attention to detailStrong oral and written communication
skills and interpersonal skillsCreativity and problem solving1 year
of experience working with individuals with developmental
disabilities preferredDemonstrates ability to lead and teach
effectivelyTraining:Must complete and show proficiency with
mandatory DDD trainings with the appropriate timeframe,
including:Overview of Developmental DisabilitiesAbuse and
NeglectMedication AdministrationCPR and First AidAgency
OrientationAgency's approved training on handling life-threatening
emergencies/Danielle's LawAll additional trainings as
necessaryEssential Job Functions:Provides oversight and support for
all medical and healthcare related needs of consumers. Conducts
training for management and community support staff.Develops and
maintains an interactive relationship with each consumer that
reflects values and principles held by Heart to Heart Home
Care.Provides nursing services to consumers by identifying and
reporting on health needs of consumers through observation of their
physical, social and emotional needs and through review of their
medical records.Administers nursing care to consumers as needed
according to the care plan.Contributes to the development,
implementation and evaluation of care plans through conferences
with the group home manager, case manager, guardian/family and
medical professionals.Participates in IHP/IDT meetings. May assist
in the development of the IHP.Coordinates service provision within
the community in conjunction with the Group Home Manager/DDD Case
Manager in order to meet the individual medical needs of
residents.Attends medical appointments and transports consumers to
community destinations as necessary or assigned in Heart to Heart's
vehicle. Schedules medical appointments when appropriate.Exhibits
proficiency and implements all tasks needed to service the
individuals appropriately from a medical perspective.Reviews all
medical related documents and medication packs/containers to ensure
proper administration and documentation.Administers medication and
documents in compliance with Heart to Heart Home Care's policies
and procedures which conform to DDD guidelines.Orients new
community support staff to the medical needs of the specific
consumers with whom they will be working.Ensures that policies and
procedures that guide and support the provision of care are
implemented and the recommendations to improve performance of care
are implemented within Heart to Heart.Reviews and maintains the
system of clinical records, reporting, reporting forms and service
data, ensuring that all documentation is timely, appropriate,
accurate and within agency guidelines.Identifies clinical problems
and works out effective action plans; communicates unresolved
problems to supervisor.Monitors and evaluates the quality of care
provided to consumers.Performs on-call duties.Performs all
applicable duties of a registered nurse and ensures that
professional standards of practice are maintained.Must cooperate
with the licensee and Department of Human Services staff in any
inspection or evaluation.
Keywords: Heart to Heart Home Care, East Orange , Registered Nurse (RN), Healthcare , East Orange, New Jersey
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