Requisition: 2024-147873

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US-WV-MARTINSBURG

ID 2024-147873

Line of Business ResCare Community Living

Position Type Full-Time

Pay Min USD $25.00/Hr.

Pay Max USD $25.00/Hr. Our Company

ResCare Community Living Overview

To provide nursing care to individuals/consumers as prescribed by the physician and in accordance with standards of nursing practices and regulations, and as may be directed by Nursing Department Managers.

Responsibilities

Acts as a consultant to other departments to ensure optimum growth potential of developed programs and services Regularly attends and actively participates in Interdisciplinary Team (IDT) meetings Makes recommendations for nursing objectives/criteria to address needs identified through comprehensive nursing assessment Works closely with other health professionals/providers in planning, evaluating, and implementing programs and services to address the health needs of persons served Completes nursing assignments within 30 days of admission and annually thereafter to include: review of drug regime, physical exams, health status/condition, lab reports, immunizations, etc Ensures the provisions of nursing/health services as outlined in the state and federal regulations and divisional directives Ensures the provision of nursing/health services as ordered by physicians and other health professionals/consultants Ensures the provision of nursing services/programs as outlined in the Service Plan Ensures the provisions of needed adaptive equipment Monitors individual health status through the provision of general nursing services as outlined/ordered Monitors incidents involving individuals, ensures incident report is completed timely and accurately and examines the individual Ensures aggressive management of individual health needs when indicated by adverse change in medical/health status of the individual Works closely with home/facility staff in consulting on psychotropic medications, side effects, and planning agenda for medication reviews Monitors height and weight of persons served Administers and/or oversees medication/physical treatments as ordered by the physician and provides assessment of adverse effects/results Reports pertinent information and changes in individual health status to attending physician/ health professionals and to the Team as needed in a timely manner Screens ill individuals and refers to a physician if needed Orders, reviews, monitor, and discontinue medication as ordered by physician. Dispose of unused medication per policy, reporting adverse reactions Assures that monthly Medication Administration Records (MAR's) are in each individual's record Reports possible communicable diseases or infections and works closely with nursing staff and/or other health care professionals, staff, and family in assessing and treating the situation Arranges for and/or ensures completion of specialist, doctor, and follow-up appointments Communicates health/nursing needs and/or recommendations to staff, other health providers and families Coordinates hospital admissions, discharges, and follow-up Checks program/service areas on a frequent but not less than a quarterly basis to ensure the necessary medical/nursing supplies are available and in ample supply Attends medical/health appointments as... For full info follow application link.

Res-Care, Inc., dba BrightSpring Health Services (ResCare), is an Equal Opportunity Employer. ResCare does not discriminate against any person on the basis of gender, race, color, national origin, religion, disability, age, veteran status, gender identity or sexual orientation in admission, treatment, or participation in its programs, services and activities, or in employment, or on the basis of gender in its health programs and activities.