This position is responsible for providing nursing care to individuals served by the agency. Full Time
Position requires being on call.
MAJOR DUTIES
• Participates in nursing assessments of person served; participates in planning and IST meetings.
• Administers medical procedures as ordered by a physician, including but not limited to dispensing
medications, wound care, CBG readings, checking vital signs, etc.; documents results according to
agency policies and procedures and Alabama Board ofNursing's Administrative Code.
• Orders medications; maintains related reports; calls physicians to obtain refills; prepares medications
for individual leaving group homes for the weekend.
• Performs ongoing observations of the physical and behavioral status of persons served; reports
meaningful changes to the Director of Nursing; identifies situations requiring immediate action and
intervenes appropriately.
• Reports required medical supplies and equipment to the Director of Nursing.
• Attends annual exam with primary doctor of person served and specialists appointments to include;
however, not limited to: neurology, psychology, etc.
• Present at scheduled hospital admission and discharge of persons served.
• Accurately records complete medical data; reviews and maintains nursing records; submits monthly
and other periodic reports.
• Participates in in-service training to ensure the maintenance of certifications and licensures; attends
scheduled staff meetings.
• Provides Medication Administration Certification (MAC) training.
• Maintains certifications in CPI, MAS and as CPR, First Aid Instructor.
• Performs other duties and responsibilities deemed necessary; not otherwise specified.
KNOWLEDGE REQUIRED BY THE POSITION
• Knowledge of current medical technology, procedures, and standards of care.
• Knowledge of patient assessment principles.
• Knowledge of behavioral patterns associated with intellectual/developmental disabilities.
• Knowledge of wound care principles.
• Skill in the provision of nursing care to patients.
• Skill in problem solving.
• Skill in prioritizing and planning.
• Skill in interpersonal relations.
• Skill in operating computers and job-related software programs.
• Skill in oral and written communication.
SUPERVISORY CONTROLS
The Director of Nursing supervises and assigns work in terms of general instructions. The supervisor
spot-checks completed work for compliance with procedures, accuracy, and the nature and propriety of
the final results.
GUIDELINES
Guidelines include agency policies, Alabama Department of Mental Health (DMH) guidelines,
Medicaid guidelines, Alabama Board of Nursing Nurse Practice Act, NDP guidelines and American
Heart Association BLS/CPR guidelines. These guidelines require judgment, selection, and interpretation
in application.
COMPLEXITY/SCOPE OF WORK
• The work consists of varied nursing duties. The variety of individual needs contribute to the
complexity of the position.
• The purpose of this position is to provide nursing care to individuals served by the agency.
Successful performance helps ensure the efficient and effective delivery of health services.
CONTACTS
• Contacts are typically with individuals served, coworkers, other agency personnel, pharmacists,
physicians, parents/guardians/caregivers, and the general public.
• Contacts are typically to exchange information, motivate persons, resolve problems, and provide
services.
PHYSICAL DEMANDS/WORK ENVIRONMENT
• 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 an employee to perform essential job functions.
• The work is typically performed while sitting at a desk or table or while intermittently sitting,
standing, or stooping. The employee must regularly lift and/or move up to 10 pounds, frequently lift
and/or move up to 25 pounds, and occasionally lift and/or move over 25 pounds. Specific vision
abilities required for this job include close vision, distant vision, color vision, peripheral vision,
depth perception, and the ability to adjust focus.
• The work is typically performed in an office and in group homes. The employee is exposed to
contagious or infectious diseases, and irritating chemicals. Work requires the use of protective
devices such as masks, goggles, gloves, etc.
SUPERVISORY AND MANAGEMENT RESPONSIBILITY
None.
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS
• Knowledge and level of competency commonly associated with completion of specialized training in
the field of work, in addition to basic skills typically associated with a high school education.
• Sufficient experience to understand the basic principles relevant to the major duties of the position,
usually associated with the completion of an apprenticeship/internship or having had a similar
position for one to two years.
• Certification as a Licensed Practical Nurse by the State Board of Nursing.
• Possession of a valid driver's license and good driving record.