Consultative Nurse (RN Required)

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) : \n

• Attends work regularly according to assigned work schedule and in accordance with agency policy.\n
• Works cooperatively with others including all staff, supervisors, administrators, co-workers, individuals served, community professionals, customers, vendors and the public.\n
• Complies with the Delaware State Board of Nursing Practice Act.\n
• Completes a nursing ELP and establishes goals and objectives to address and meet the health care needs of each individual served upon admission and updated annually.\n
• Monitors the health status of each individual served every 30 days in accordance with the standards of DDDS.\n
• Within any Chimes Delaware contracted program assumes responsibility for screening program participants, rendering treatment, and determining the need for follow-up care.\n
• Checks physician orders against MAR.\n
• Provides hospitalization follow-up and post-hospitalization assessments, staff education, and care plan revision if warranted. Ensures follow-up is completed.\n
• Provides ongoing staff training as it relates to nursing / medical issues.\n
• Maintains required certifications that are necessary for compliance with training requirements.\n
• 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.\n
• Serves as a medical liaison when necessary.\n
• Coordinates medical care and appointments for individuals served through the appropriate health care facility.\n
• Assumes on call responsibilities.\n
• Responds to emergencies.\n
• Participates as a member of each individual's served interdisciplinary term and attend ELP meetings.\n
• Maintains confidentiality, in accordance with HIPPA, of all individuals served and promotes each individual's rights at all times.\n
• Contributes to a work atmosphere in a manner which is positive, enthusiastic, respectful and courteous.\n
• Is a positive role model for individuals served and Agency staff.\n
• Uses technology for the completion of specified job duties.\n
• Provides back up coverage for other nursing personnel within the Agency.\n
• Reviews and monitors medications in order to ensure that an adequate supply of all prescribed drugs is available.\n
• Maintains all records in accordance with established protocols.\n
• Receives and reviews input from staff regarding the health needs of the program participants.\n
• Provides emergency, on-site treatment and triage for Vocational Services consumers.\n
• Assumes other duties, responsibilities and special projects as needed.\n\nSecondary Function(s)\n
• Schedules all routine appointment.\n\nREQUIREMENTSEducation : Graduation from an approved nurse training. Licensed as a Registered Nurse in the State of DelawareExperience : Two years of experience required, preferable with ambulatory services for persons with cognitive disabilities.Ability to lift over 50lbs. Must have valid CPR / FA Skills Test : NoneWhat's in it for you? Total Rewards (For Full-Time Employees = >

30 hours / week) : \n