ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

• Supervision of Licensed Practical Nurses.
• Oversight of the Health Passports, HIPPA and diagnosis specific training.
• Participates in Circle of Support and Incident Management meetings related to medical service delivery.
• Participation and feedback in the development of Individual Support Plan(s) concerning medical services.
• Oversees the delivery of medical services to include, annual assessments, lab follow-up, and physician recommendations to ensure the delivery of quality services.
• Conducts monthly nurse oversight and ensure accurate documentation is completed and readily accessible.
• Reviews medication administration, medical treatment plans, and other health services, to ensure they are provided in accordance with physician orders and RN licensing standards.
• Establishes a safe, well organized system of medication administration to consumers by qualified staff.
• Destroys all outdated or discontinued medications in accordance with Agency policy.
• Tracks, reports, and trends all medication errors and provides corrective training as needed.
• Communicates to ISCs, Conservators, and Family Members changes in consumer medical status as needed.
• Ensures that consumer medical appointments and annual assessments are made and kept in a timely manner.

 ADDITIONAL RESPONSIBILITIES 

• Represent the Company in a professional manner in dealing with consumers, family members, guardians, and other outside professionals.
• Perform general clerical duties to include but not limited to: photocopying, faxing, mailing, and filing.
• Follow and administer Company policies and procedures.
• Any other duties, as assigned. 

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS 

• Must be physically able to perform the essential functions of the job as described in the essential duties and responsibilities sections including; walking, bending, stooping, kneeling, squatting, sitting, reaching overhead and lifting up to thirty (30) pounds. 

• Must be able to safely lift, transport, and transfer consumers, which may include but not be limited to lifting and transferring in and out of a bathtub, vehicle, bed or wheelchair, as appropriate and needed to assist with the consumer’s assisted daily living skills.

  QUALIFICATIONS 

• Associate of Science Degree in Nursing from an accredited university.
• Current nursing licensure in the State of Tennessee or compact state.
• Minimum 1 year of supervision and/or management experience.
• Must maintain confidentiality.
• Must have the ability to deal tactfully with others, exercise good judgment, effectively communicate, understand and follow instructions, and express ideas in English in a professional manner.
• Special consideration given to applicants with previous experience working with individuals with intellectual disabilities.
• Acceptable background check.
• Ability to lift at least 30 pounds routinely.
• Able to pass all required training.