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Summary:

The Nurse works in the care and treatment of individuals with a mental health (MH) diagnosis or an intellectual and developmental disability (IDD), which may include physical health issues/injuries and difficulty meeting their daily living activities while participating in services. The Nurse reports directly to the Program Director or designee.

Wage Information:

Base Rate $29.00/hr. with increase possible based on relevant IDD experience.

Job Description:

• Completes health appraisal on individuals when admitted to program.

• Provides assistance to physicians as needed.

• Evaluates, observes, and assesses physical health conditions.

• Assists individual with any treatments prescribed by a physician.

• Assists in administering/monitoring medications, while ensuring individuals receive error free medication at prescribed times.

• Monitors Vitals and intakes and outputs.

• Administers injections per physician orders.

• Trains employees to correctly carry out physicians orders.

• Educates individuals on medication, physical health, psychiatric health, nutrition, and selfcare.

• Educates coworker’s on any needed physical health matter for consistency in care.

• Works with and coordinates care with pharmacy, physicians, and other health care providers.

• Assist/manages medication refills, as needed.

• Obtains medication and treatment needed from pharmacy or medication samples if available.

• Completes medication progress sheets daily if regulated by program.

• Completes medication release forms for discharge, as needed if regulated by program.

• Completes pill and/or narcotic counts on established schedule if required by program.

• Completes and facilitates medication disposal, as needed.

• Completes medication records i.e., Medication Account Records, Physician Order Sheets, Nursing Tracking Forms etc. as per established schedule.

• Completes medication record audits as per established schedule.

• Schedules and attends individuals’ medical appointments.

• Drives van to appointments and outings and assists individuals in and out of the van. 

• Assists individuals in community settings.

• Provides or directs the provision of nursing care in accordance with the nurse practice act and legal responsibilities as defined by the State Board of nursing.

• Facilitates weekly Wellness Groups for residents.

• Conducts pre-evaluation for psychiatric evaluation as needed.

• Willing to learn and model the five principles of trauma informed care: safety, choice, collaboration, trustworthiness, and empowerment.

• Commitment to promote cultural, racial, language and gender access, diversity, equity and inclusion.

• Provides direct care as needed.

• Knowledge of the uses and effects of psychotropic drugs and narcotics, safety practices and location security.

• Knowledge of common illnesses, diseases, disabilities, injuries, and nutrition.

• Ability to collect data and document in the individual’s record according to policy and procedures, from individual’s admission and throughout the stay and communicate relevant information to the program director. 

• Ability to utilize universal standards when providing individual care.

• Specific to the Adolescent Residential Treatment Facility (RTF): Ability to learn the theories, principles, and techniques of group and individual psychotherapy.

Residential IDD Additional Duties:

• Travels to homes, offices, hospitals and nursing homes.

• Assesses/treats any health problems as needed:  check blood sugars, administers insulin, checks vital signs, provides care for wounds, administer suppositories/enemas.

• Reads and reports TB tests.

• Assists on-call staff with question related to individuals’ health and/or medication concerns.

• Completes Health Risk Assessments as assigned.

• Conducts and schedule Medication Administration Training to direct service .

• Monitors employee medication errors and takes necessary action if assigned.

• Conducts/schedules Cardiopulmonary resuscitation/First Aide Training if assigned.

Residential Intermediate Care Facility (ICF) IDD Additional Duties:

• Performs Tracheotomy care i.e., suctioning, cleaning, and changing.

• Performs Gravity tube care and feeding for various individuals’ time schedules.

• Renews physician’s orders every 90 days and reviews for accuracy.

• Provides 24 hour one on one nursing supervision when needed.

• Provides routine nebulizer treatment for individuals.

• Performs ear checks with otoscope.

• Performs routine non-evasive health examinations i.e. breast examinations.

Qualifications:

This position requires one of the following combinations of education and experience:

• A valid Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) license or a valid Registered Nurse (RN) license in the state of Pennsylvania.  

Additional requirements include:  

• Must have a valid driver’s license, good driving record, and access to a reliable vehicle to attend trainings, meetings, and/or transport individuals to appointments.

CSG Offers Superior Perks & Benefits:

• Medical, Dental, Prescription, & Vision Insurance available for employees, spouses, domestic partners, & dependents who qualify.

• Generous Paid Time Off & Other Paid Leave

• Extensive Paid Training

• Career Development Opportunities

• Flexible Pay Options through myFlexPay

• Family Medical and Parental Leave

• Flexible spending accounts for medical & dependent care

• Traditional or Roth 401K Plans with up to 4% employer match

• Employee Assistance Program (EAP)

• Life Insurance

• Wellness Opportunities

• Tuition Assistance

• Mentor/Mentee Opportunities

Health Insurance & Benefits availability will vary.

Make a positive impact not only in someone else's life but in your own life by becoming a valued member of the CSG Team!

Community Services Group is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer supporting Workforce Diversity.