Community Nurse - Rensselaer, United States - Lirio Resources

Description

Lirio Resources Community Nurse

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Lirio Resources is looking for exceptional people who have a passion for caregiving and helping others to live their best life


Our employees appreciate great benefits including:

• Weekly pay with immediate direct deposit
• Paid training and ongoing support.
• Generous PTO package with sick time
• Affordable Medical, Dental and Vision Insurance
• Free shortterm disability insurance for FT employees
• Free life insurance with an option to increase coverage at cost for FT Employees
• Elective Longterm Disability Insurance for FT employees
• Health Saving Accounts (HSA)
• Ancillary benefits through a provider of choice
• Retention Bonus
• Referral Bonus
• Holiday Pay
• Preferred/Premium weekend rates
• Annual reviews with meritbased raises
• Periodic staff incentives
• Opportunities for advancement
• Working with others who have a passion for the mission in a vibrant and socially diverse organization.
• Working with a notforprofit organization

Who We Are:

Since 1953, our organization has embraced change to create meaningful opportunities and support for individuals with Intellectual and or Developmental Disabilities (IDD).

Our Mission:
Lirio Resources equips individuals and families with support to participate fully in living, learning, working, and playing. Together, we are building a vibrant community for people of all abilities.


Turn your passion for helping others into a great career

SUMMARY
This position is responsible for the medical oversight of all individuals served and programs of Lirio Resources. As Community Nurse, you will be responsible for maintaining clinical compliance for Wellness Coordination and supported living homes.

The Community Nurse will perform all required duties associated with wellness coordination in addition to administering staff trainings, teaching medication administration, performing medication observations, generating monthly and quarterly health summaries, as well as all additional tasks assigned to you by the Directors.

All services are to be delivered in such a manner that meets all federal, state, local, and accrediting entity regulatory requirements as well as Lirio policies and procedures.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

• Coordinate physician and medical services for individuals.
• Perform routine visits to individuals served in accordance with requirements of their service.
• Perform routine medical audits for quality control. Identify, resolve, and follow-up on all issues and concerns within a timely manner.
• Responsible for ensuring that medical services are delivered within all applicable regulatory requirements as well as company policy and procedure.
• Actively participate as member of each individual's IDT, providing relevant feedback and input related to the individual's progress, supports, and needs
• Ensure that those served attend all scheduled medical appointments and follow-ups, maintain documentation of all appointments, ensure that a COD and 450B are on file annually for each person served.
• Work directly with physicians, specialists, and pharmacists to ensure that the medical needs of those served a met.
• Maintain and review individual medical records to monitor pertinent issues and provide thorough documentation, including preparation of any related reports.
• Facilitate the training and orientation of new staff regarding medical procedures, health related in services, and delegation of nursing tasks.
• Order necessary medication and supplies for individuals served.
• Complete the coordination of the medication administration certification process.
• Establish working relationships with community medical services, nutrition services, and behavior specialists to provide quality care.
• Perform individual assessments and scheduled visits as per the requirements of each service delivered to that individual.
• Prepare, update, and maintain medical protocols and risk plans individually tailored to meet the medical needs of those served.
• Regularly and effectively collaborate with other department supervisors.
• Other duties as assigned.

Qualifications:

• Must hold a valid RN or LPN license

Benefits:

• Dental insurance
• Flexible schedule
• Health insurance
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Referral program
• Tuition reimbursement
• Vision insurance

Physical setting:

• Assisted living facility

Standard shift:

• Day shift

Supplemental schedule:

• On call

Weekly schedule:

• Monday to Friday

Experience:

• Nursing: 2 years (preferred)

License/Certification:

• RN or LPN License (required)

Work Location:
In person