West Columbia, South carolina
LPN Nurse, Waiver Program Job Opening in West Columbia, South carolina - Function: Under the supervision of the Director of Clinical Services, assists in the planning, organization and direction of health care services for waiver (CTH/SLP) residential and day programs.
Responsibilities:
Knowledge of Federal, State and/or facility regulations pertaining to the medical/nursing aspects of a Community Training Home and Supervised Living Program facilities.
Adhere and implement Federal, State and/or facility regulations governing Community Training Homes and Supervised Living Programs.
Promote and evaluate quality health care for all supported persons.
Assist residential supervisors as needed in providing direct care staff with the knowledge necessary to perform assigned duties.
Oversee the implementation of health care services as directed by the Babcock Center Healthcare Policies and Procedures.
Respond to routine emergency calls on a twenty-four hour rotation as scheduled Monday 8:30 am through Friday 5:00 pm.
Maintain approved driving privileges with Babcock Center.
Core Duties:
Provide direct consultation to House Managers, Coordinators and Administrators of CTH/SLP Day Programs. Review provider orders for prompt and accurate implementation. Participate as a team member for consultation and medical specialist services.
Monitor CTH/SLP, supported person with acute and chronic illnesses for appropriateness of health care service delivery. Provide direct nursing care as needed, (i.e., injections, draw blood, dressing change based on medical condition etc.).
Coordinate medication administration to supported persons with monitoring of physician orders to include:
Review of Documentation Administration Record (DAR) and physician orders to identify and reconcile discrepancies with notification to Director of Clinical Services/designee.
Use of medication audit checklist to perform random medication area checks for medication administration and appropriate storage, security and labeling of medications.
Performance of monthly disposal of discontinued medications with Administrator or designee.
Performance of scheduled medication count to coincide with preparation of DAR for pharmacy.
Monitor acute inpatient health care services to hospitalized CTH/SLP supported persons with daily visits and/or telephone contact. Provide nursing evaluations 24-48 hours post hospitalization.
Attend Dr.?s appointments as appropriate to resident?s medical condition.
Maintain resident profile ,tracking sheets and audit medical books.
Related Duties:
Assist in the formulation of Health Care Services Standards of Care with continual review.
Provide in-service training and new employee orientation for staff in health care areas.
Participate in pre-admission evaluation of supported persons in terms of health care services needs and the capacity of the facility to supply the needed services.
Participate in program formulation for supported persons in the following areas: hygiene, sex education, family living and health related areas.
Supervise the modification of health services in Single Plans.
Participate in the on-call schedule for Babcock CTH?s/SLP?s/Day Programs.
Assist with employee physicals and immunizations as needed.
Participate in Psychotropic Drug Review Process as appropriate to include consent forms, diagnostic studies and quarterly review with the psychiatrist.
Work with Behavior Specialist to notify psychiatrist of occurrences warranting psychiatric intervention or treatment.
Assist provider pharmacists in providing quality pharmaceutical services.
Provide medical monitoring for assigned work activity centers and Senior Programs.
Assist with coordination of ordering and procurement of medical supplies and medications.
Work in conjunction with a Registered Dietician to provide optimum dietary services.
Ensure that admissions, transfers and discharges of supported persons are done in such a manner to provide continuity of care as well as adherence to all State and Federal regulations.
Assist with Medication Technician Program functions as assigned by the supervisor.
Represent the nursing services in professional and community activities, i.e., coordination of services with outside health agencies.
Promote effective working conditions and relationships with the administration, other disciplines, volunteers and agencies affiliated with the residential division of Babcock Center.
Perform all other related duties as assigned.
This position may require constant movement to attend required and organizational f
Job Type: Full-time
Salary: $39,520.00 /year
Required license or certification:
LPN
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