Consultative Nurse (RN Required)- Newark

Join Chimes – and go further to help others go far!  Chimes is a not-for-profit organization that assists people with intellectual and behavioral challenges to achieve their fullest potential.

Our vast array of services — educational, employment, vocational, residential, habilitative and behavioral health — are delivered through a network of national and international affiliates. This allows us to take a comprehensive, holistic approach to improving the lives of every person we serve — those who receive and those who reap the benefits of our innovative, responsive solutions.

Primary Function(s):

• Attends work regularly according to assigned work schedule and in accordance with agency policy.
• Follows instructions.
• Complies with the Delaware Stated Board of Nursing Practice Act
• Within any Chimes Delaware contracted program, assumes responsibility for screening program participants, and determining appropriate treatment.
• Works cooperatively with others including all staff, supervisors, administrators, co-workers, individuals served, community professionals, customers, vendors, and the public.
• Provides MARs monthly for all participants receiving medication while at the program.
• Ensures all staff sign the back of every MAR.
• Maintains binders of health information for each participant in each section of the program.
• Acquires all needed documents from agencies and or families in order to ensure compliance with DDDS regulations including but not limited to: Annual Physical exams, Over the Counter medication orders and physician orders for medications being administered while at program.
• Assists all persons with diabetes with blood glucose checks and administers or oversees self-administration of insulin to same.
• Maintains monthly MARs for all persons receiving insulin, tube feedings, and medications via feeding tubes.
• Completes medication cart checks weekly assuring compliance with all aspects of medication delivery and documentation.
• Provides written feedback to supervisors of all findings.
• Reports all medication errors to supervisor or designee.
• Checks all physician orders against MAR entry.
• Provides ongoing staff training as it relates to nursing services and medical issues.
• Ensures all staff and supervisors are aware of any dietary restrictions, altered diets, and need for thickened liquids.
• Educates his or herself on the medical conditions of all program participants.
• Maintains required certifications that are necessary for compliance with training requirements.
• Administers the provision of medical and nursing services which are outside the scope of unlicensed staff or deemed inappropriate to be delegated to unlicensed personnel.
• Serves as a liaison between Chimes and other agencies and families.
• Provides emergency on-site treatment and triage for program participants.
• Provides communication to families and agencies regarding all health concerns.
• Maintains confidentiality, in accordance with HIPPA, of all individuals served and promotes each individuals’ rights at all times.
• Contributes to a work atmosphere in a manner that is positive, enthusiastic, respectful, professional, and courteous.
• Is a positive role model for individuals served and agency staff.
• Uses technology for the completion of specified job duties.
• Reviews and monitors medications in order to ensure that an adequate supply of all prescribed medications administered at the Day Program are available.
• Maintains all records in accordance with established protocols.
• Receives input from staff regarding the health needs of the program participants.
• Assumes other duties, responsibilities and special projects as needed.
• Maintains record of all COVID-19 vaccines for Day Program participants.
• Enters T-logs daily as a record of all encounters with, and treatment provided to participants.
• Notifies supervisor or designee of any serious medical concerns as they occur.
• Assumes on-call duties.
• Upholds all Chimes Policies and Procedures.

 

Education:          Graduation from an approved nursing school.

Licensed as a Registered Nurse in the State of Delaware or another Compact state?

 

Experience:        Two years of experience required, preferably working with persons with cognitive disabilities and Autism.

*Must have an acceptable driving record as determined by criteria established by the agency’s insurance carrier and by the agency policy.

 

What’s in it for you?

Total Rewards (For Full-Time Employees = >30 hours/week):