Job description
Overview:
$5000 Sign-on Bonus
To advocate for all medical needs of assigned program participants focusing on optimal health for all individuals.
This is a direct service position providing individual medical support.
Responsibilities:
This is a direct service position providing individual medical support.
- Assess and coordinate health care services for participants. Institute appropriate follow up and communicate all medical issues to Program Manager, LPN, and other Seven Hills Pediatric Center at Hopedale staff.
- Assist individuals in designated programs with their medical appointments and with transportation as recommended by the Program Manager or Nurse Practitioner.
- Serve as a resource person/mentor for LPN, C.N.A. and Child Care Workers.
- Document all nursing interventions and changes affecting the children in appropriate areas.
- Review plans of care for current knowledge of programming as required by the Department of Children and Families and/or other agencies.
- Maintain current medication and treatment orders noting any side effects and/or adverse effects and report to appropriate individuals: MD, NP, Program Manager and other designated Seven Hills Pediatric Center at Hopedale staff. Assist in training staff in medication policies and procedures.
- Maintain health records according to various government agencies as required. Ensure that information is communicated to residential staff and school program regarding recommendations and treatment.
- Provide supervision and direction as needed to direct care staff to ensure appropriate medical health care is provided for participants.
- Attend staff meetings to present all current medical/health concerns to team as well as upcoming medical appointments.
- Complete all mandatory in-service training in a timely manner and attend any educational programs at the recommendation of the Program Manager.
- Implement procedures and services including medical interventions, or additional duties as assigned by the Program Manager or Vice President.
- Ensure that residents are sufficiently observed to maintain their safety and optimal health.
- Registered Nurse with current Massachusetts license.
- One year of experience working with medically fragile children.
- Valid driver’s license required.
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