Provides instruction and education to Stark DD personnel and the DD provider community. Performs registered nurse quality assurance reviews related to medication administration rule 5123:2-6-07 to ensure the health and safety of the individuals served. Provides direct and indirect nursing services for individuals with developmental disabilities. Utilizes the nursing process, nursing diagnoses and nursing interventions and is accountable to the individual, family, caregivers and peers for delivery of optimum care.
Replaces or assists program nurses on an “as-needed” basis, as scheduled by supervisor
Performs assessment and treatment of individuals on an emergency basis as well as on a continuous basis. Reports circumstances occurring at the time an individual experiences a seizure, injury, illness, behavioral episode and /or any other medical or emotional difficulty to supervisor.
Assists and consults with staff, families, physicians and others about the medical needs of the individual including treatments, procedures and instructions.
Implements consumer care and establishes priority order for individual care activities.
Performs treatments and procedures as directed by the physician in accordance with Stark DD policy and procedure and according to professional standards of nursing practice, Ohio Board of Nursing, ODE, ODH and DODD. Reviews Emergency and medical forms for accuracy and completenes
Participates in the identification, reporting and management of individuals suspected of being abused or neglected
Assists Privacy Officer to protect confidential information of the individuals served from unauthorized use or disclosure
Follows Health Department guidelines and Board Policy regarding communicable diseases
Attends and participates in healthcare conferences, trainings, and meetings relevant to the field of developmental disabilities and DD nursing
Makes referrals to Service Support Administration and Community Health Agencies as needed
Instructs Stark DD personnel and the DD provider community in CPR and First Aid, medication administration certification and nursing delegation.
Provides CE instruction and skill checks for Stark DD and DD provider community M.A. Certified DD personnel to maintain their medication administration certification.
Provides consultation to Stark DD personnel and the DD provider community concerning medication administration, certification and nursing delegation
Performs Registered Nurse Quality Assurance (RNQA) reviews in Stark County per OAC 5123:2-6-07.
Holds current Ohio Department of Developmental Disabilities (DODD) RN Trainer certification and meets all requirements to maintain RN Trainer certification as prescribed by the Ohio Department of Developmental Disabilities or willing to acquire.
Registered Nurse (RN) required. Experience in adult education/training.
Benefits:
Health, dental, life insurance along with Ohio Public Employees Retirement System (OPERS), paid sick time, vacation time, and personal days, along with tuition reimbursement, wellness program, and employee assistance program.