REGISTERED NURSE

Registered Nurse

Full Time

Position Summary

The Registered Nurse (RN) position works closely with designated care teams which may include Counselors, Therapists, Case Managers, Direct Support Professionals, Physicians/Psychiatrists and program administrators to plan and implement care, including patient education, care management, triage, medication reconciliation and other duties. A commitment to the RHD values should be demonstrated as job duties are performed.

Essential Duties and Functions

Direct Care

• Administer medication as prescribed by the physician of record to all consumers within the program(s) to which they are assigned.

• Obtain accurate vital statistics (height, weight, temperature, blood pressure, pulse, respirations, etc.) for purposes of effective treatment.

• Assess and respond to new/potential/ ongoing health issues in persons served.

Administrative

• Act as part of a multidisciplinary team designed to provide services from a holistic and Values based perspective.

• Manage the ordering, delivery, and storage of medications for the people served in accordance with the specific program or service.

• Complete documentation as required by RHD, funder/licensing/accreditation bodies.

Training and Development

• Provide education to both people served and staff regarding common health concerns.

• Provide training to staff as required/requested in order to best meet the needs of people served.

• All other duties as assigned

Qualifications

• A graduate of a school of professional Nursing (AD, hospital, or BSN); BSN preferred.

• Current license to practice in the state of operation

Working conditions

Hazard and Atmospheric Conditions

 Exposure to Fumes

 Exposure to Dust

 Exposure to Extreme Heat

 Exposure to Extreme Cold

 Wet and/or Humid

 Exposure to Loud Noise

 Exposure to Confined Places

 Mists or Gases

 Exposure to Mechanical Hazards

 Exposure to Chemical Hazards

 Exposure to Electrical Hazards

 Exposure to Burn Hazard

Additional Special Working Conditions:

Physical requirements

Lifting Requirements

Sedentary: exerting up to 10 pounds of force occasionally, and/or a negligible amount of

force frequently or constantly to left, carry, push, pull or move objects (including self). Most work involves sitting majority of the time.

☐ Light: exerting up to 20 pounds of force frequently, and/or negligible amount of force constantly to move objects. The use of arm and/or leg control requires force greater than

☐ sedentary, but worker still sits majority of time.

☒ Medium: exerting up to 50 pounds of force occasionally, and/or up to 20 pounds of force frequently, and/or up to 10 pounds constantly to move objects.

Heavy: exerting up to 100 pounds of force occasionally, and/or up to 50 pounds of force frequently, and/or up to 20 pounds of force constantly to move objects.

☐ Very Heavy: exerting over 100 pounds of force occasionally, and/or move 50 pounds of force constantly to move objects.

Physical Requirements

 Stand or Sit (stationary position)

 Walk

 Use hands or fingers to handle or feel (operate, activate, prepare, inspect, position)

 Climb (stairs/ladders)

 Talk/Hear (communicate, converse, convey, express/exchange information)

 See (detect, identify, recognize, inspect, assess)

 Pushing or Pulling

 Repetitive Motion

 Reaching (high or low)

 Kneel, Stoop, Crouch or Crawl (position self, move)

Additional Requirements:

Reporting Relationships

 Direct Supervisor: Unit Director