Day Program Nurse

Overview

We want you to join our team! We need deeply compassionate, committed, and highly talented staff. The Woods organization is guided by their mission to support children and adults with disabilities or challenges to achieve their highest potential and independence through innovative and individualized approaches that promote learning and personal fulfillment.

Benefits

Medical, Dental, and Vision Insurance Life and Disability Insurance PTO - Paid time off On-site medical center 403b retirement plan Continuing education programs Tuition-assistance program Career growth opportunities Salary: Starting at $40 / hour - depending on education / experience Job Summary Provides skilled nursing care to the individuals at day program. Acts as a liaison between Nursing Department and day program staff/management, while overseeing all health related day programing medical concerns.

Responsibilities

• Provides skilled nursing care to individuals in the day program, including but not limited to assessment of acute and chronic concerns and medication and treatment administration.
• Provides in-services on health issues to day program personnel.
• Completes and maintains documentation on individual care services and keeps confidential medical information secure.
• Communicates to Nursing Dept., appropriate day program personnel including teachers and administration of any acute and emergent health issues that arise with individuals enrolled at the day program.
• Communicates with Clinical Charge Nurse any emergency issues immediately and all health issues by the end of their working shift.
• Contacts the guardians of individuals enrolled at the day program if any acute or emergent health issues arise.
• Demonstrates computer proficiency.
• Attends meetings for individuals as requested that occur in day programs, coordinating input with the professional disciplines at Woods.
• Collaborates with guardians, Medical Providers, and multidisciplinary professional staff to implement individualized care for those enrolled at the day program.
• Collaborates with Medication Trained Staff that are assigned to the day programs, orienting and educating them on specific medical treatments, changes in medications, new medications, etc.
• Maintains a safe and clean working environment, managing organization of office, medical records, and nursing supply inventory.
• Anticipates medical supplies needed and orders as necessary.
• Ensures operation of medical equipment by verifying emergency equipment availability, troubleshooting malfunctions, requesting repairs, and maintaining equipment inventories on a routine basis.
• Participates in any regulatory inspections with preparation and monitoring of health related documentation.
• Performs all other duties as assigned.

Qualifications

Current licensure as RN/LPN in PA Two years’ experience in the field of Developmental Disabilities preferred Current American Heart Association issued Basic Life Support or Advanced Cardiovascular Life Support certification. Current Driver’s License Must be able to transfer a minimum of 50 pounds