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Registered Nurse

Evergreen Life Services • Ponchatoula, LA, US
30+ days ago
Job type
  • Full-time
Job description

Job Description

Job Description

Our mission is to serve, provide for, and champion individuals with disabilities.

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.

Working at Evergreen Life Services isnt just a job; its 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.

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.

Position Description : Registered Nurse (RN)

FLSA Classification : Exempt

Reports To : Executive Director

Created : January 4, 2014

Revised : December 18, 2020

Job Summary

Responsible for providing nursing care in accordance with physicians orders and recognized nursing standards and according to Evergreens policies and procedures.

Essential Job Functions

  • Maintain a current knowledge of each individual(s) served medical condition
  • Provide or insure provision of nursing care in accordance with physicians orders and recognized nursing standards
  • Provide supervision of LPNs
  • Administer or insure administration of medications and treatment as prescribed by physicians
  • Conduct quarterly nursing physical assessments as defined by Federal and State regulations for appropriate program(s).
  • Participate in Interdisciplinary Team meetings
  • Maintain accurate and complete records of nursing observations and care
  • Provide sex education training to individual(s) served
  • Train staff to recognize, interpret, and report individual(s) served conditions
  • Implement and monitor preventive health care services for individual(s) served and instruct clients in good health habits
  • Assist physicians in diagnostic and therapeutic measures
  • Serve on committees as required
  • Monitor and coordinate the services of physicians and medical providers to expedite medical services
  • Conduct monthly trainings as required such as medication aid and other medical courses
  • Review and sign monthly Medication Administration Records for individual(s) served in community homes and the Supported Independent Living Program
  • Audit medication administration to ensure the absence of medical errors or documentation error
  • Create and monitor a medication count sheet anytime a controlled substance is ordered
  • Conduct training in homes and within other programs on interactions of various medications and their effectiveness on diagnosed illness
  • 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
  • Review medical records not limited to doctors appointments, lab work, effectiveness of medical treatment and medications
  • Regular and punctual attendance

Qualifications / Experience / Job Knowledge

  • Graduation from an accredited school of nursing. Must possess and maintain current registration.
  • Prefer at least one (1) year experience working with developmentally disabled
  • Must know how to determine and meet individual medical needs.
  • Basic computer skills
  • Physical Requirements

  • Frequent travel
  • Constantly moves about to coordinate work
  • Occasionally moves and positions objects weighing up to 50 pounds
  • Occasionally provide assistance to individual(s) served including lifting and positioning
  • Frequently exposed to viruses and infectious conditions
  • Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities or a medical condition to perform the essential functions.
  • Supervisory Responsibilities

  • May supervise others
  • Special Requirements

  • Ability to meet the public in a manner that reflects creditably upon the organization and must have the ability to deal with individual(s) served and staff in a manner that is conducive to harmony and their best efforts
  • Must be adaptable and have the ability to make decisions
  • May be required to attend seminar or job-related training courses
  • Must have understanding, patience and tact in dealing with individual(s) served, their families or advocates and other agencies involved in providing supports for individual(s) served
  • Must have the ability to maintain good working relationships with Evergreen staff and with contacts from other agencies or entities
  • Must be able to prioritize work tasks
  • Must be able to work without close personal supervision
  • Employment Variables

  • Some evening and weekend work may be required to meet the needs of the individual(s) served.
  • Will be in constant contact with staff, consumers, their families and other support agencies.
  • Must be able to be on-call on a regular basis and respond to emergencies in a timely manner.
  • May be asked to work some evenings when required
  • Must have a good driving record which meets the minimum requirements for Evergreen and reliable transportation.
  • Must pass drug screen and criminal background check.
  • Working Environment

  • May be required to work in a variety of settings and environments both indoors and outdoors.
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