Registered Nurse (RN) - ADHS (54184)

Adult Day Health Care is looking for a full-time Registered Nurse to support our participants. Adult Day Health Care is a therapeutic day program that provides care to enhance the independence and quality of life for adults age 18 and older with physical and behavioral health conditions, and provides respite for family caregivers. Our program includes: Nursing supervision of medications, medical care, and treatments; social work case management; physical, occupational, speech, and nutritional therapies; individual and group exercise; behavioral health services; personal care services; nutritious snacks and lunch; recreational activities and special events; and round-trip transportation from their home.

The schedule for this position is Monday through Friday, 8 hours per day with a flexible start time between 7:30 am and 8 am.

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JOB SUMMARY: Provides direct and indirect nursing care to participants of the Adult Day Health and Alzheimer’s Services program. Working closely with program management and the interdisciplinary team, the RN is responsible for conducting assessments, administering treatments and medications, managing medical emergencies, and developing individualized care plans. The role also includes documentation, coordination of services, mentoring of staff and interns, and health education for participants and caregivers. The RN ensures compliance with regulatory standards and contributes to a safe, person-centered care environment that supports the health and well-being of all participants.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

1. Performs physical assessment of participants prior to admission and reassessment every six (6) months. Reassessments may also be made as needed due to a change in condition, hospitalization, or lengthy absence.
2. Administers treatments in accordance with physician orders and/or as directed by the individual plan of care (IPC).
3. Monitors, administers, and records prescribed medications per Title 22.
4. Responsible for managing medical emergencies.
5. Implements person-centered planning in the development of the participant’s IPC.
6. Occasionally conducts home visits as needed to assess participant status.
7. Develops Nursing and Personal Care sections of the Individual Care Plan (IPC) for all participants, specifying short-term and long-term nursing goals on admission and every six (6) months.
8. Maintains skilled nursing care records, signed and dated quarterly reports, progress notes in participant records, medication administration records, and other medical data as necessary to document medical and nursing care. All documentation is to be completed on the day the service was provided.
9. Documents nursing flow sheets, individual plans of care (IPCs), quarterly progress notes, and team member and participant PPD skin test screening records.
10. Files written and verbal Incident Reports with the CA Department of Aging and Department of Health Care Services. Notifies families or caregivers and program management of incidents.
11. Monitors safety of the Day Center work environment and safety practices.
12. Assists Social Workers and program management in facilitating team communication regarding participant, caregiver, employee, and program issues.
13. Participates in the process of teaching, training, and mentoring CarePartner staff, student interns, and volunteers working within the program area.
14. Provides quarterly contact with pharmacists, facilitates review of medication delivery system, and implements follow-up education with relevant staff.
15. Provides supervision of maintenance therapy services.
16. Assists program management in providing oversight of medication storage and medication administration procedures in compliance with Title 22 regulations.
17. Provides training to participants and families regarding medications, medical conditions, safety, etc. as required and provides general health education as requested by program management.
18. Communicates with participants’ physician/caregiver regarding health concerns and makes recommendations.
19. Assists participants in obtaining medical services from other health services providers; schedules transportation as needed.
20. Demonstrates behaviors consistent with agency values: Respect, Patient, Courteous, Tolerant, Friendly, and Team Work
21. Additional duties may be assigned, as needed, that align with the responsibilities of the position and support the vision, mission, and values of the organization.