Oak Hill/Gilead
Location
Hartford, Connecticut
The Group Home Nurse Coordinator Substitute assesses and monitors the health status of program participants, ensuring proper health maintenance and adherence to physician orders. They also train staff and participants on health-related issues and manage medication administration processes.
Candidates must have a current Connecticut Registered Nurse license and a current Connecticut driver’s license. The role requires experience in health monitoring and the ability to interact effectively with individuals with developmental and intellectual disabilities.
Excellent Professional Development Opportunities; Tuition Reimbursement; Career Pathways Staff Recognition and Appreciation Paid Training, Education, and Certification as necessary
Assesses and monitors the health status of program participants on an on-going basis, following the orders of the physician, with the assistance of the Manager, Program Supervisor, and direct care staff, as a means of ensuring proper health maintenance. Interacts with program participants on an on-going basis to better understand their needs, likes, dislikes, and personalities, while developing familiarity with their individual health issues, thereby providing better, personalized service. Writes quarterly and annual health care summaries and submits these to the Program Supervisor upon request, before OPS/IDT meeting, to ensure input on health related issues. Trains staff and program participants in health-related issues including safe storage, handling and administration of medications; health care needs, seizure control, and hygiene; in order that they have the information and training required to ensure that program participants maintain good health. Checks medication log and medication cabinets regularly; notes and acts on any errors, notes labels, expiration dates and discontinued meds, to ensure that correct procedures regarding meds are being followed. Reviews and initials all incoming medical/health related information including physicians'/dentists' notes; lab reports, and any special tests, to maintain awareness regarding such information. Administers the practical portions, (Lab Practicum and On-Site med passes) of the med certification program, provides any training mandated by DDS in the CUP recertification process, and provides any additional training, to ensure that staff are properly prepared for dispensing medication to program participants. Reviews medical records and takes appropriate action when errors are found, to ensure that medication administration and recordkeeping are being handled in the required manner. Assists in developing and monitoring self-administration of meds program as addressed by the physician, to ensure that program participants are allowed the opportunity to develop self-reliance in the taking of their medication. We support equality for and advancement of all people, based on their qualifications and actions alone, without regard to color, gender, age, religion, national origin or disability. Our company is dedicated to fostering an inclusive environment. If you need a reasonable accommodation to participate in the job application or interview process, please reach out to total.rewards@oakhillct.org. We will make every effort to accommodate your needs in accordance with applicable laws and our commitment to accessibility and inclusion. An Equal Opportunity Employer.
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