Job Description

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

• Provide health care, consultation and assessment to individuals and employees of The Arc
• Provide training to individuals and staff on health topics as requested or needed
• Attend quarterly and annual meetings for individuals when requested
• Attend Safety Committee meetings as well as other committees as assigned by supervisor
• Attend group home house meetings as needed
• Schedule medical appointments, prepare the paperwork, brief the staff on what to get out of the appointment, check completed paperwork for regulatory compliance, schedule tests & other follow ups
• Teach staff how to take blood pressure readings, track weight, test blood sugar, etc.
• Respond to after-hours medical questions
• Attend Emergency Room appointments if necessary
• Track medical issues (diet, swallowing, bowel, blood pressure, sugar, weight, etc.)
• Oversee modified diets, create nutritious menus in accordance with restrictions and conduct informational sessions
• Coordinate and conduct Medical Administration training and recertification (train staff on medication, oversee the online training database, watch staff pass medication, maintain appropriate records)
• Act as the Clinical Reviewer with HRSTs in the licensed programs
• Order medical equipment and supplies (gloves, med cups, etc.)
• Oversee medications and logs, monitor for compliance, track medication changes and administer medication as necessary for the residential program
• Work with the primary pharmacy of the homes to coordinate the monthly exchange of house medications, obtain refill and prior authorization orders, and report documentation changes on MARS to appropriate personnel

ADDITIONAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Assist in development and revision of agency policies and procedures as requested
• Register clients online for Special Olympics
• All other duties as assigned

QUALIFICATION REQUIREMENTS: To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skills, and/or abilities required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

EDUCATION AND/OR EXPERIENCE: Current, unrestricted Pennsylvania Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) required. Graduate of a valid nursing program approved by State Board of Nurse Examiners. Five years of clinical nurse experience preferred. Three years working with individuals with intellectual and/or developmental disabilities preferred.

REASONING ABILITY: Ability to apply understanding and problem-solving skills to carry out detailed written or oral instructions. Ability to deal with problems in a constantly changing environment.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS: While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to sit, stand and walk for long periods of time.

JOB RELATED EXPECTATIONS

• Excellent organizational skills
• Flexible schedule
• Ability to communicate (verbally and written) professionally with individuals at all levels of the organization and external contacts
• Problem-solver
• Self-motivated
• Exceptional attention to detail
• Dependable
• Manage time efficiently
• Self-starter
• Ability to multi-task
• Ability to maintain the integrity of highly confidential information
• Strong attention to detail and high degree of accuracy
• Occasional driving expected