Registered Nurse

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<div> Our mission is to serve, provide for, and champion individuals with disabilities.<br> <br>Evergreen Life Services (ELS) is a charitable, non-profit organization that provides a full range of professional services to people with intellectual and developmental disabilities (IDD). Founded in the 1950s, today we are proud to serve more than 1,100 individuals with disabilities in 8 states. </div><div>
<br>Working at Evergreen Life Services isn’t just a job; it’s a rewarding career.  Whether you provide direct care in our adult day care or in a group home, or you serve in a support or corporate office role, you will be an important part of the Evergreen team.</div><div>If you are looking for a place where you can make a difference, at Evergreen Life Services you will change lives.   Every employee is a valuable part of the team because, at Evergreen, everyone matters.  </div><div>
<br>Position Description: Registered Nurse (RN)  <br>FLSA Classification: Exempt<br>Reports To: Executive Director <br>Created: January 4, 2014<br>Revised: December 18, 2020<br><br>Job Summary<br>Responsible for providing nursing care in accordance with physicians’ orders and recognized nursing standards and according to Evergreen’s policies and procedures.  <br><br>Essential Job Functions</div><ul>
<li>Maintain a current knowledge of each individual(s) served medical condition</li>
<li>Provide or insure provision of nursing care in accordance with physicians’ orders and recognized nursing standards</li>
<li>Provide supervision of LPN’s</li>
<li>Administer or insure administration of medications and treatment as prescribed by physicians</li>
<li>Conduct quarterly nursing physical assessments as defined by Federal and State regulations for appropriate program(s).</li>
<li>Participate in Interdisciplinary Team meetings</li>
<li>Maintain accurate and complete records of nursing observations and care</li>
<li>Provide sex education training to individual(s) served</li>
<li>Train staff to recognize, interpret, and report individual(s) served conditions</li>
<li>Implement and monitor preventive health care services for individual(s) served and instruct clients in good health habits</li>
<li>Assist physicians in diagnostic and therapeutic measures</li>
<li>Serve on committees as required</li>
<li>Monitor and coordinate the services of physicians and medical providers to expedite medical services</li>
<li>Conduct monthly trainings as required such as medication aid and other medical courses </li>
<li>Review and sign monthly Medication Administration Records for individual(s) served in community homes and the Supported Independent Living Program</li>
<li>Audit medication administration to ensure the absence of medical errors or documentation error</li>
<li>Create and monitor a medication count sheet anytime a controlled substance is ordered</li>
<li>Conduct training in homes and within other programs on interactions of various medications and their effectiveness on diagnosed illness</li>
<li>Monitor OSHA Compliance and Infection Control as well as monthly audits to include patterns of reoccurring injury or illnesses of staff or individual(s) served</li>
<li>Review medical records not limited to doctor’s appointments, lab work, effectiveness of medical treatment and medications</li>
<li>Regular and punctual attendance </li>
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<br>Qualifications/Experience/Job Knowledge</div><ul>
<li>Graduation from an accredited school of nursing.  Must possess and maintain current registration.</li>
<li>Prefer at least one (1) year experience working with developmentally disabled</li>
<li>Must know how to determine and meet individual medical needs.</li>
<li>Basic computer skills</li>
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<br>Physical Requirements</div><ul>
<li>Frequent travel</li>
<li>Constantly moves about to coordinate work</li>
<li>Occasionally moves and positions objects weighing up to 50 pounds </li>
<li>Occasionally provide assistance to individual(s) served including lifting and positioning</li>
<li>Frequently exposed to viruses and infectious conditions</li>
<li>Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities or a medical condition to perform the essential functions.</li>
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<br>Supervisory Responsibilities</div><ul><li>May supervise others</li></ul><div>
<br>Special Requirements<