Substitute Group Home Nurse Coordinator (RN)

1w1 week ago

Oak Hill

Hartford, US · Full-time · $80,000 – $100,000

About this role

Oak Hill is seeking a highly motivated and dynamic Registered Nurse (RN) to maintain and improve the health and wellbeing of individuals with Developmental and Intellectual Disabilities. This role monitors health status and provides appropriate treatments to enable their highest quality of life in physical, emotional, and mental health. Adhering to Oak Hill’s policies ensures the highest standards while partnering for independence, education, health, and dignity.

The Substitute Group Home Nurse Coordinator works as needed, ensuring provision of all health services for program participants and monitoring implementation of physicians' and dentists' orders. This maintains their health and well-being in keeping with Oak Hill’s mission. The role expands ability to identify and address diverse community needs.

Interact daily with program participants to understand their needs, likes, dislikes, and personalities while developing familiarity with individual health issues. Collaborate with Manager, Program Supervisor, and direct care staff for proper health maintenance. Provide personalized service through ongoing assessments and staff training.

Along with individuals served, Oak Hill empowers staff to reach career goals. Join as an RN for support through professional development, tuition reimbursement, and career pathways. Inspire others, make a life-changing impact, and achieve professional growth and personal fulfillment.

Requirements

Current Connecticut Registered Nurse license
Current Connecticut driver’s license
Ability to monitor implementation of physicians' and dentists' orders for individuals with developmental and intellectual disabilities
Proficiency in medication administration, storage, handling, and record-keeping
Experience assessing health status and providing treatments for health maintenance
Knowledge of training staff on health issues, seizure control, and hygiene
Familiarity with DDS CUP recertification and medication certification processes
Ability to review medical records, lab reports, and health information for accuracy

Responsibilities

Assess and monitor the health status of program participants on an ongoing basis, following physician orders with assistance from Manager, Program Supervisor, and direct care staff
Interact with program participants on an ongoing basis to understand their needs, likes, dislikes, personalities, and individual health issues
Write quarterly and annual health care summaries and submit to Program Supervisor before OPS/IDT meetings
Train staff and program participants in health-related issues including safe storage, handling and administration of medications, seizure control, and hygiene
Check medication log and medication cabinets regularly, noting and acting on errors, labels, expiration dates, and discontinued meds
Review and initial all incoming medical/health related information including physicians'/dentists' notes, lab reports, and special tests
Administer practical portions of med certification program, including Lab Practicum and On-Site med passes, and provide DDS-mandated CUP recertification training
Review medical records and take appropriate action when errors are found, and assist in developing self-administration of meds programs