Seven Hills Community Services, an affiliate of Seven Hills Foundation,
offers a \$5,000.00 Sign-on Bonus plus an additional \$250 Bonus for MAP
Certified new hires! Now Offering Increased Rate: \$37.00 per Hour! This
is a direct service position providing individual medical support and
education to individuals in assigned programs. To advocate for all
medical needs of assigned program participants focusing on optimal
health for all individuals. Hours assigned by supervisor; on call
responsibilities. RESPONSIBILITIES Assess and coordinate healthcare
services for participants. Institute appropriate follow up and
communicate all medical issues to: Residential Manager, Health Care
Director or program residential RN, Area Director, and any other
appropriate SHCS staff. Assist and transport individuals in designated
programs with their medical appointments as recommended by their
physicians and DDS standards. Document all nursing interventions and
changes affecting the consumer in appropriate areas ?TIER, progress
notes, and staff communication log. Review ISPs for current knowledge of
programming in self-medication, behavior plans, hygiene skills, and
physical therapy plans. Maintain current medication and treatment orders
noting any side effects/adverse effects and report to appropriate
people: M.D., Residential Manager, Health Care Director or program
residential RN, and other designated SHCS staff. Assist in training
staff in medication policies and procedures. Maintain health records
according to DDS standards assuring that necessary documentation is up
to date. Ensure that information in communicated to staff-residential
and day program regarding recommendations and treatments. Monitor for
the observance by all maintaining safety. Meet with Health Care Director
or program residential RN for supervision and direction as needed to
ensure appropriate medical health care is provided for participants.
Attend staff meetings to present all current medical/health issues and
concerns to team as well as upcoming medical appointments. Attend other
designated mandatory in-services. To implement procedures and services
including medical interventions, or additional duties, as assigned by
the Health Care Director/program residential RN. QUALIFICATIONS LPN or
RN with current MA license. One year working with individuals with
MR/DD. Valid Driver?s License required.