Job Description
Job Description
SCOPE OF RESPONSIBILITY
The Direct Care RN non-union is responsible for overseeing the health and wellbeing of the residents and supervision of personnel in regards to medical issues and medication administration under the oversight of the RN Supervisor / Manager.
WORKING RELATIONSHIP
This position reports directly to the Supervising RN. Develops and maintains relationships with the following :
- Executive Director
 - Associate Executive Director
 - Office Administration
 - Program Administration
 - Network, Inc. Employees
 - External Agencies
 
QUALIFICATIONS
Valid Nursing Degree / LicenseGood interpersonal relationships, verbal communication skillsGood judgment and ability to handle confidential informationAbility to handle stressful and / or crisis situationsGood time-management skills (ability to meet deadlines and prioritize multiple tasks)Must hold a valid CT driver’s license and be insurable with Network’s insurance carrierJOB RESPONSIBILITIES
Ensure nursing procedures are in compliance with all agency and DDS policiesCarry out the philosophy, goals, and objectives of Network, Inc., while following all governing regulations as they pertain to group homes and intellectually and physically disabled individuals.Responsible for all medical care for residents in Network’s group homesImplement MD Orders and ensure that they are followed. Report errors as neededOrder resident medications per MD ordersAdminister medicationsMonitor residents’ vitals and weightsCoordination of hospital admission and discharge planning of new and current residents in order to ensure that all medical needs are metTrack medical appointments to ensure all medical needs are being metAttend resident medical appointmentsCollaborate with outside medical professionalsEnsure that special diets / consistencies are being followed and prepared properly.Feed residents and perform ADL as neededPerform daily review of individuals’ kardexes and MD orders for complianceOversee general health and welfare of day program participantsProvide medical assessments as needed for residentsComplete documentation and follow-up as requiredFile medical documents and maintain orderly medical records for all individualsMaintain general cleanliness of home and restocking of suppliesAssist RN supervisor when neededMaintain good communication between residence, day programs, coworkers and supervisors on medical needs of the residentsEnsure program compliance with medical protocol through timely and accurate reporting of medical data, both internally and externally as neededPerform other duties as required by the RN Supervisor / ManagerEDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE
Graduate of an accredited Registered Nurse Program and maintains a current Registered Nurse license through the State of CT.
Sunday 7 : 00am- 7 : 00pm
Tuesday 7 : 00am- 7 : 00pm
Thursday 7 : 00am- 7 : 00pm
Full-Time (36 hours / week)