Nurse (RN) - Human Services (no week-ends!)

Overview

RN - Day schedule / Mon-Fri 9am-5pm (no weekends/no on-call). Functions as a nurse educator and consultant in collaboration with other clinicians regarding health promotion and maintenance, medication administration, and acute and chronic medical/psychiatric crisis management for persons served.

Responsibilities

• Functions in role of Medication Administration Program Consultant (MAP Consultant) to assigned sites
• Trains staff to receive MAC Certification
• Monitors program adherence to medication administration policies, procedures, and regulations
• Reviews medication policies and occurrence reports
• Performs regular reviews at site(s) regarding implementation of MAC
• Retrains staff in MAP procedures, as needed and documents accordingly
• Serves as liaison to EOHHS/DPH and funding agency MAC Coordinators
• Provides 24/7 on-call nursing coverage to assigned sites on a rotating schedule
• Completes Vinfen Health Assessment of persons served at intake and as needed with regard to medical and psychiatric conditions
• Provides relevant education and training to program staff regarding medical and psychiatric issues for new persons served
• Provides education, consultation, and training to staff and persons served regarding changes in health status, health promotion, and maintenance
• Identifies, develops, and enhances relationships with community resources for persons served
• Works as a liaison between Vinfen and community health care providers to promote access to community resources and quality urgent and routine medical/dental care
• Attends case conferences and internal and external clinical and divisional related meetings, as necessary
• Contributes to the development of support/treatment plans for persons served for medical and psychiatric issues
• Provides staff education, consultation, and training related to medical care management during a pandemic, state of emergency, or natural disaster
• Demonstrates best nursing practice and meets state requirement of continuing education to maintain RN licensure and certifications
• Maintains current knowledge base of human service issues and trends as related to psychiatric, medical, and rehabilitation issues
• Provides direct nursing care to persons served, as needed
• Provides clinical supervision to LPNs, as necessary or assigned
• Perform other related duties, as required

Knowledge and Skills

• Ability to work independently and collaboratively
• Knowledge of time management skills
• Knowledge of professional code of ethics and best nursing practice
• Participatory skills, collaborative skills, teaching skills, leadership skills
• Sensitivity to cultural, religious, racial, disability, and gender issues
• Ability to work in a professional and confidential capacity
• Knowledge of human, legal, civil rights, community, and other resources
• Knowledge of empowerment and self-advocacy techniques
• Knowledge of participatory planning techniques
• Knowledge of crisis intervention techniques

Qualifications

Typical Requirements: Three to five years experience in nursing; in some cases, experience may be substituted for academic training.

Preferred / Required Education: A high school diploma or equivalent is required; BSN preferred.

Driving Requirements: May be called on to drive for Vinfen using either a Vinfen van or personal vehicle. A valid driver's license must be presented at the time of employment. Incumbents must be at least 21 years of age, have maintained a valid US driver's license for at least six months, and must be able to pass a driver's screening background check. If driving, must maintain a safe driving record, which is subject to annual checks. If using a personal vehicle, must possess and maintain adequate insurance.

Physical Effort: Ability to stand, walk, bend, kneel, stoop, crouch, crawl, climb as this is a very physically active position. Must be able to lift at least 25 pounds using proper lifting techniques or the use of a two-person lift. Ability to operate a computer and other office equipment such as a calculator, copier, and printer. Ability to sit, reach, climb stairs, and maneuver through narrow spaces or hallways. Ability to assist clients with tasks of daily living. Ability to remain in a stationary position 50% of the time as needed. Ability to bend, reach, file, sit, stand, and move around the facility. Ability to speak, hear, and communicate with clients, staff, and external representatives. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and ability to adjust focus.

Required Certifications: CPR is required within two weeks of hire. Safety Care is required within 60 days of hire.

Required Credentials/Licenses: RN in Connecticut is required.