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\$1000 Sign On Bonus, Starting Wage \$15.25! Monday-Friday, agency
vehicle provided for appointments.
Interested applicants should be able to provide in a professional manner
medical supports for individuals as directed by supervisor and/or a
DSNWK nurse. The advocacy and treatment of individuals served with
dignity and respect is a prime responsibility.
Essential Functions
Participate and/or provide information in the life planning process for
individuals as requested by Nursing Services.
Maintain a cooperative and professional relationship among teams/peers
by communicating information; responding to requests; building rapport;
participating and contributing in team problem-solving methods.
Promote individual\'s independence by addressing medical treatments,
assisting in understanding conditions, medications, self-care skills;
answering questions as appropriate. Communicating these to Nursing
Services for follow-up.
Protect individuals and other employees by adhering to infection-control
policies and protocols, medication administration and storage
procedures, and controlled substance regulations.
Practice appropriate protective and preventative health measures for
individuals served as per agency policy and other applicable
regulations.
Practice the safe and appropriate administration, storage, labeling and
record keeping of medications. Ensure prescribed medications are
available and ready to be administered.
Assist in scheduling, providing transportation and attending medical
appointments as outlined in each assigned individual\'s life plan.
Ensure Nursing Services is advised of doctor appointment results and
responsible on-duty staff are made aware of medication needs.
Provide teaching to individuals served on medical issues as directed by
the agency nurse, and approved by supervisor.
Attend initial and ongoing training in a timely manner to meet the needs
of individuals served and meetings as requested by supervisor.
Maintain documentation of individual\'s care and treatments that
complies with DSNWK policies, as well as federal and state regulations.
Complete all daily/monthly paperwork and documentation in a timely
manner.
Represent agency with professionalism and advocate for individuals
served at all times.
Participate in crisis intervention including physical restraint, lifting
and transferring of individuals served, according to agency policy, as
necessary.
Familiarize self with the rights of individuals served and ensure these
rights are maintained at all times through appropriate verbal and
physical interactions.
Familiarize self with and implement the risk management plan for each
individual served.
Report health, safety, licensing and abuse/neglect/exploitation (ANE)
issues to appropriate personnel per agency policy.
Monitor individuals health status and report changes to Nursing
Services.
Ensure individuals served are treated with dignity and respect to
include using a respectful tone, giving full consideration and attention
to each person served and providing opportunities and options that
promote independence.
Practice, monitor and ensure quality teaching of skills to individuals
served to include but not be limited to recognizing opportunities to
teach, providing rationales, offering positive reinforcement and
encouraging decision making skills by each individual to promote
independence.
Maintain assigned cleanliness and Report any vehicle maintenance issues
to secretary or transportation.
Obtain and remain current in providing Non-Emergency Medical
Transportation (NEMT).
Ensure adequate amount of medical supplies are on hand, submit
requisitions when they are needed.
Provide assistance with Activities of Daily Living (ADLs) to include
support and supervis on during medical appointments and transportation
etc.
Promote community inclusion of individuals served.
Complete other duties as assigned by the Nurse Manager and Director of
Programs and Services.
HIPAA Compliance
This position is responsible for maintaining confidentiality for all PHI
and ePHI that is shared with them. They will have access to all PHI and
ePHI for individuals whom they support as a member of their Life Plan
Team or for whom they provide back-up services or on-call supports.
Other Responsibilities
Maintain technical knowledge by attending educational training as
required by DSNWK and the State of Kansas.
Maintains confidentiality and protects operations by keeping information
confidential.
Administering Medication and Treatments, Verbal communication, Listening
to understand, Infection Control, Medical Teamwork, Multi-tasking,
Health Promotion and Maintenance.
Accompany individuals served to hospital to assist with
admission/discharge, when appropriate.
Implement crisis intervention strategies including physical restraint,
lifting and transferring of individuals served according to agency
policy as necessary. Attend Mandt Training.
Coordinate and atten