Registered Nurse
Company: Support Solutions of the Mid South
Location: Nashville
Posted on: March 21, 2023
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Job Description:
Job Description:
Job Description Registered NurseJob Location Nashville - Nashville,
TN GENERAL FUNCTION: The position provides general nursing care to
patients/enrollees/supported persons in supported living, respite,
Family Model Residential Support, and other divisions within the
company where nursing services are required. ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:
In order to perform this job successfully, an individual must be
able to perform each essential function satisfactorily. Reasonable
accommodations may be made to enable qualified individuals with
disabilities assistance with performing the essential functions of
this position.Ensure compliance with documentation standards in
accordance with all policies and designated procedures governing
the operation of the Medicaid Waiver and HCBS Waiver
programs.Oversee medication distribution/MARsLiaison to pharmacy as
needed.Liaison to physicians as needed.Observation of medication
administration to ensure compliance with protocols. Provision of
nursing support to direct care staff persons to include guidance
related to medically recommended actions.Monitor patients for
suspected signs of abuse, neglect or exploitation and report same
concerns within the required timeframes.Report all high
risk/emergency issues in a timely and frank manner.Conduct at least
1 initial Medication Administration for Unlicensed Personnel class
and at least 1 recertification Medication Administration for
Unlicensed Personnel class per month with the ATV being under the
Support Solutions name based on the business needs as communicated
by the Human Resources Department.Understands all aspects of
nursing delegation and utilizes delegation when all aspects of the
nursing delegation processes have been implemented including
education, training, observation and documented competency of staff
persons who have received delegationSchedule and track all medical
and therapy appointments, to include follow-up via persons served
electronic records. Assist with maintaining medical and therapy
grids and Support Solutions follow-up, as required.Ensure team
members are informed of all appointments for the person served. All
appointments and follow-up should be noted and maintained within
the persons served electronic record or via hard copy when
necessary.Receive all consultation forms and upload and save to
Therap.Attend ISP, COS, transition meetings, medical appointments,
etc. as needed.Ensure psychotropic medications have consent and are
approved through Support Solutions IMC.Ensure medication variance
reports are sent monthly by the 10th of the month to the Director
of Quality.Provide Professional Support Services as neededOther
duties as assigned. OTHER FUNCTIONS:Exhibits behaviors and best
practices that are consistent with the vision and values of
SS.Practices safe work habits to eliminate and control potential
safety and health hazards and to maintain a safe work environment.
Attends all safety training as scheduled. Operates SS and personal
transportation in a safe and healthy manner.Work as part of the
team to ensure that SS Quality Management principles (Plan,
Measure, Assess. Improve) are practiced and achieved. This job
description does not list all the duties of your job. You may be
asked by Senior Leadership or designated and/or authorized staff to
perform other duties. You will be evaluated in part based upon your
performance of the tasks listed in the job description. SS reserves
the right to revise this job description at any time. The job
description is not a contract for employment and either you or SS
may terminate employment at any time, for any reason. MINIMUM
REQUIREMENTS: Current Tennessee Registered Nursing License,
education transcript and proof of degree/diploma and two years of
RN work experience. Preference shall be given to employee with
experience in the field of Intellectual Disability (specifically
Community-based Intellectual Disabilities) but shall not limit SS
from selecting an employee with demonstrated experience in
non-mental health environments. Must meet state and local
requirements regarding criminal background check, sexual offender
check, abuse registry, drug screening and felony offender listing.
Must meet all training requirements and keep training current.
KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS & ABILITIES:Effective verbal and written
communication skillsEffective organizational skills, able to
complete heavy workloads within established time frames, and
perform with frequent interruptions and/or distractionsEffective
interpersonal skills, able to establish and maintain cooperative
working relationships with others, ability to interact
appropriately with others in various contexts and purposes Must be
able to practice confidentiality in all matters pertaining to
clients and employeesHas effective time management in the office
and in the field and adjust priorities quickly as circumstances
dictateCan perform a variety of duties, often changing from one
task to another, in a job that may require significant differences
in technology, techniques, environmental factors, physical demands,
or work situations. A working knowledge of community resourcesKeeps
a professional appearanceAble to follow instructions and work
independentlyHave a thorough knowledge of computer software
programs needed to complete job tasksHave a general knowledge of
office machines. (Fax, Printers, Copiers, etc.)Understands protocol
when working with individuals with developmental
disabilities.Thorough knowledge of rules, regulations, policies,
and procedures.Possess a high degree of leadership and a lead by
example mindset, make appropriate job decisions following standard
office policies and procedures, recognize an emergency situation
and take appropriate action, think through the consequences of a
decision prior to making it. MEDICAL REQUIREMENTS: Employee must
also provide any medical records required to comply with
regulations in force through any governing entity related to
business operations and to meet policy and procedure requirements
of Support Solutions, such as TB Skin tests, HEP B vaccinations,
Flu vaccinations, etc. PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS: The physical demands
described here are representative of those that must be met by the
employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this
job. This position is full time and may require additional hours
over 40 per week. She/he is expected to be available outside of
normal office hours for necessary and urgent company matters. Body
Positioning: The employee is regularly required to stand and/or
walk for prolonged periods of time. She/he may also be required to
sit for short or long periods of time while completing other duties
and responsibilities. There is also a requirement to be able to
occasionally stoop, kneel, or crouch and to reach with the hands
and arms. She/he must be able to drive/travel for short periods of
time to attend meetings, trainings, or perform site visits or for
longer trips that will require overnight stays to attend meetings
and training workshops. Body Movements: The employee must have a
full range of body movements including the use of his/her hands to
handle computers and other office equipment. The ability to bend
the body, to reach for objects, and to crouch when needed are also
required. Body Senses: The employee must have command of all five
senses: sight, hearing, touch, smell, and taste. Specific vision
abilities required include close vision, distant vision, and depth
perception. These vision requirements in each area must be
sufficient to shift in focus from reading dossiers and operating
office equipment. There is also a requirement to talk and listen
for prolonged periods both on the telephone and face to face.
Strength: The employee must have the ability to occasionally lift
up to 20 pounds. LICENSES/CERTIFICATES:Valid RN licenseValid
CPR/First Aid certificationValid Driver License Valid automobile
insurance if using personal vehicle, otherwise company provides
auto insurance for corporate vehicles (this must be maintained
throughout employment.) PI207951124
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