Residential Registered Nurse

Job Description:
Essential Job Functions:

• Conducts and documents (in Therap) monthly head to toe assessments of each residential client in their home.
• Maintains communication with agency management and the client's support team including reporting and documenting all changes in client's health status and needs, consulting with supervisors regarding emergent care and acute medical needs.
• Ensures needs for staff supervision/delegation or specialized instruction are conducted and documented on the designation form (Delegation of Specialized Nursing Tasks).
• Accountability and documentation for Activities dedicated to functions of Residential RN each month including:
  
  • Completion of the Monthly Service Log which details time spent performing Residential RN functions each month.
  • Ensuring annual authorized units are delivered and documented.
• Completion of Residential RN Orientation Training as provided by local Department of Mental Health (DMH) Regional Offices and ongoing additional training that affects Residential RN program as required by DMH.
• Completes Abnormal Involuntary Movement Scale (AIMS) every 3 to 6 months (or more often if needed) for clients at risk of developing tardive dyskinesia (TD).
• If assigned, attends Level 1 Med Aide Instructor's class as provided by the Department of Health and Senior Services and provides Level 1 Med Aide training according to contractual requirements to employees as requested by the Regional Director.
• If assigned, completes Health Risk Screening Tool (HRST) duties including:
  
  • completing HRST training through DMH,
  • initial evaluation and completion of Health Risk Screening Tool for each residential client,
  • maintain Electronic Medical Record in DMH database system for all residential clients,
  • attend Individual Support Plan meetings for residential clients,
  • attend transition and discharge meetings from hospitals, rehabilitation facilities, nursing homes, etc.
• Assists Regional Director (RD) in responding to HIPS (Health Identification and Planning System) Reviews, Mortality Reviews and other Nursing Reviews by the Regional Office in a timely manner that meets contractual guidelines.
• Adheres to PFH Policy and Procedure.
• Acts as an advocate for persons served.
• Completes other duties as assigned.

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:

• Ability to operate calmly in a crisis, relate positively to funding sources, employees, those we serve, families and the medical community.
• Good verbal and written communication skills.
• Maintain a positive attitude when working with others.

Experience and Education Qualifications:

• Must be a currently registered, licensed Registered Nurse in the State of Missouri

Supervisory Requirements:
None
Employment Requirements:

• Successful completion of background check including criminal record, driving record and abuse/neglect.
• Completion of New Hire Orientation at the beginning of employment.
• All training requirements including Relias Learning at the beginning of employment and annually thereafter.
• Must have a valid driver's license, acceptable driving record and current auto insurance.
• Must have and maintain current Missouri license as RN as well as maintain good standing.
• Must have current certification in CPR and First Aid.

Physical Requirements:
The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to talk or hear. The employee is occasionally required to stand; walk; sit, use hands and fingers. The employee may occasionally lift and/or move up to 35 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and ability to adjust focus.
We are an Equal Opportunity and Affirmative Action Employer, and encourage applications from all qualified individuals without regard to race, color, religion, sex, gender identity, gender expression, sexual orientation, national origin, age, marital status, disability or veteran status, or to other non-work related factors.
Supported Living and Employment Services is a Smoke and Tobacco Free Workplace.