Registered Nurse I

Under general supervision, guides and encourages each supervised employee to attain maximum
performance on the job. Provides ongoing feedback. Performs treatment and provides care to consumers per MD orders and accepted Nursing Standard of Practice guidelines. May function as a lead worker for other staff.

Essential Functions:
Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
• Performs Nursing Assessments.
• Performs head to toe physical exam and visual assessment of body.
• Uses appropriate interview techniques to obtain pertinent health history.
• Documents pertinent information in record accurately and timely.
• Administers medications accurately and safely within agency guidelines.
• Performs treatments and provides preventative maintenance care to consumers per MD orders and accepted Nursing Standard of Practice guidelines
• Monitors, records and reports symptoms and changes in consumer's conditions in timely manner.
• Communicates and treats consumers with respect, dignity and tact.
• Educates consumers regarding disease process, diagnoses, medications and other aspects of care and treatment.
• Consistently and accurately transcribes and implements physician's orders and documents all consumer information.
• Maintains accurate tracking/logs including but not limited to TB, Physical, and Proxy Caregiver Training.
• Maintains accurate, detailed reports and client records.
• Reports any consumer abnormalities or changes in status in timely manner.
• Maintains accurate and timely documentation.
• Provides oversight to LPNs and Direct Support Staff.
• Provides oversight for individuals overall health, conditions, and medications.
• Utilized the Health Risk Screening Tool to identify health risks.
• Creates Healthcare Plans for individual’s health conditions.
• Provides education to staff including but not limited to medication compliance, proxy caregiver skills, and healthcare plans.
• Maintains adequate record of Proxy Care forms and trainings.
• Manages the Medication Administration Record (MAR) including adding new medications or discontinuing medications.
• Performs MAR audits as required by agency policy.
• Accompany individuals to appointment as needed.
• Advocate for individuals health concerns.
• Perform nursing site monitoring.