Job Description

Job Location DC IDD Admin Office - Washington, DC 20011 Position Type Part Time Not Eligible - 20-29 Modified Education Level Licensed Professional Obtained Salary Range $30.00 - $35.00 Hourly

Travel Percentage Negotiable Job Shift Flex Shift Job Category Developmental Disabilities Services

• Be available, on-call, as scheduled, for nursing consultation and treatment of minor illnesses or injuries and render nursing assistance in medical emergencies.
• Develop rapport with each person receiving nursing care. Demonstrate respectful interactions at all times.
• Participate in the pre-admission evaluation, generation plan of care, Physician order sheets, Medication Administration Records, and all documentation-related nursing processes. Program design and placement of each person admitted to the program.
• Prepare, as required, Medication History at admission and perform periodic re-evaluation, monthly medication administration review, and quarterly systems review.
• Support the retrieval of patient medical records.
• May participate as a member of the IDT, providing general health counseling, family planning, general sex education, and personal hygiene at the appropriate time—developmental level of each person.
• Provide clarification of presented information in a method best understood by the person and their family.
• Provide in-service training for program staff in primary health care and hygiene skills.
• Coordinate medical appointments, transportation, and follow-up.
• Provide staff instruction on medical care – operate side-by-side with House Monitors.
• Assess, plan, and follow up on medical issues noted with people to include the location of needed medical resources in the community, as appropriate.
• Complete the following specific ongoing tasks:
  • Communicate with RN regarding each person’s medical needs, including routine and emergency treatments.
  • Reviews Health Passport, plan of care, POS, and MAR to ensure accurate information.
  • Composes monthly nursing reports.
  • Provide appropriate in-service training to staff in primary health care and hygiene skills.
• Maintain up-to-date knowledge of Volunteers of America Chesapeake’s policies and procedures.
• Be knowledgeable of the rules and regulations of the relevant service environments, including Medical Respite and Residential Habilitation, and adhere to the program guiding principles.
• Other duties as assigned.

Qualifications

REQUIREMENTS

• Be a graduate of an accredited nursing school with registration and license (LPN) to practice nursing in the District of Columbia and one year of nursing experience.
• Be able to read, write, and speak the English language and have the ability to communicate effectively with the people to whom services are provided.
• Ability to read and interpret documents such as safety rules, operating and maintenance instructions, and procedure manuals.
• Ability to write routine reports and correspondence.
• Ability to perform primary computer and Microsoft Office equipment skills.
• Ability to effectively present information in one-to-one and small group situations to people supported, families, guardians, and other medical professionals.
• Ability to coordinate and prioritize the needs of different program sites.
• Ability to document all healthcare and medical needs as required by all licensing and monitoring entities.
• Experience in a residential setting serving Homeless populations, Substance Abuse (rehabilitation settings, nursing homes, psychiatric hospitals, other behavioral health settings, etc.);
• Experience in working with people who are medically fragile and have physical limitations.
• Experience in working with Evans Class Monitors, Quality Trust, HRLA, DOH, PCR, DDS, DDA in the District of Columbia
• Strong PC skills in a Windows environment (i.e. Word, Excel, Power point and email)
• Ability to use independent judgment and address conflict and find resolutions.
• Excellent interpersonal, written, and oral communication skills.
• Bilingual in any language a plus.