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Thomas Allen
Saint Paul, MN (Onsite)
Full-Time
Nurse Consult
Thomas Allen, Inc.
Are you a compassionate and skilled nurse looking for a meaningful career opportunity? Join our team as a Nurse Consultant and make a difference in the lives of individuals receiving nursing services in their residential homes. We offer a flexible work environment that allows you to provide direct nursing care while acting as a medical consultant to our program staff. If you are passionate about delivering high-quality healthcare and enjoy working independently, this is the perfect role for you!
Flexible Schedule: 15-25 hours weekly
Responsibilities:
Qualifications:
General Work Habits:
Physical Requirements:
Thomas Allen, Inc.
Are you a compassionate and skilled nurse looking for a meaningful career opportunity? Join our team as a Nurse Consultant and make a difference in the lives of individuals receiving nursing services in their residential homes. We offer a flexible work environment that allows you to provide direct nursing care while acting as a medical consultant to our program staff. If you are passionate about delivering high-quality healthcare and enjoy working independently, this is the perfect role for you!
Flexible Schedule: 15-25 hours weekly
Responsibilities:
- Perform nursing services for assigned individuals within budgeted hours, seeking approval for any necessary deviations from the Senior Director
- Communicate with program managers regarding policy, procedure, and program staff's ability to meet medical needs of the division.
- Provide medication administration and health care training to program staff as requested.
- Complete progress notes and summary of findings after each nursing visit, ensuring accurate documentation in medical logs.
- Offer recommendations for inclusion in Service Plan Review Reports and annual Support Plan Addendum.
- Be available for emergencies and consultation by phone, establishing arrangements with each assigned program.
- Maintain ongoing communication with program managers, keeping them informed of individuals' issues and requesting follow-up as needed.
- Provide consultation on nursing procedures, individuals' health issues, and individuals' admission and demission as requested.
- Consult on doctor's orders and submit proposals for changes or implementation of policies and procedures to the program manager.
- Ensure compliance with state health regulations, programming regulations, and organizational policies and procedures.
- Conduct nursing visits to assigned residential homes as prescribed.
- Perform visual checks/exams of individuals' supported, review medical logs and medication administration sheets, and provide written medical recommendations to program managers.
- Conduct thorough physical checks of ongoing medical concerns.
- Obtain and record blood pressure readings as per physician instructions and Support Plan.
- Perform DISCUS and MOSES ratings for when applicable as needed.
- Provide support to program managers in communicating medication concerns to medical professionals.
- Perform other duties as assigned by the Senior Director.
Qualifications:
- Licensed Registered Nurse with a current license in the state of Minnesota.
- Demonstrated competency in the completion of job responsibilities.
- Background clearance for licensing agencies.
- Valid Driver's License with a clean driving record.
- Current First Aid and CPR Certificate as required.
- Strong interpersonal and communication skills.
- Previous experience working with individuals with developmental disabilities preferred.
- Multi-faceted nursing background and supervisory experience desirable.
General Work Habits:
- Ability to work independently and display initiative.
- Flexible and available to meet the needs of individuals' supported and the division assigned.
- Attention to detail with strong follow-up skills.
- Positive co-worker interaction and teamwork.
- Effective time management skills and ability to meet deadlines.
- Professional oral and written communication skills.
- Willingness to complete required training within specified timelines.
Physical Requirements:
- Ability to use controlled procedures and manual restraint if needed.
- Physical tasks including bending, twisting, lifting, and carrying loads up to 20 pounds.
- Providing physical support and guidance individuals supported and Thomas Allen employees during nursing assessments.
- Ability to operate an automobile or use public transportation as required.
Recommended Skills
- Assessments
- Attention To Detail
- Cpr
- Certified Nurse Practitioner
- Communication
- Consulting
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