Job Description
Community Care Network is looking for a Part-Time CSID Residential Registered Nurse to join our team! Community Care Network is comprised of Rutland Mental Health Services and Rutland Community Programs. Our mission is to enhance the well-being of our communities, individuals and families through responsive, innovative and collaborative human service About The Role The CSID Residential Nurse provides coordination of nursing services and medical oversight over the CSID Residential Program, consistent with professional licensure. The CSID Residential Nurse is consistently responsible for training direct care staff and ensuring compliance with all medical interventions and regulatory requirements for the facility. As an integral member of multiple interdisciplinary treatment teams, the CSID Residential Nurse works collaboratively to stabilize individuals, support transitions back to home and community settings when appropriate and promote an optimal quality of life for individuals residing in the program. The CSID Residential Nurse provides services at a short-term, four bed crisis stabilization facility licensed as a TCR, serving individuals experiencing acute mental health symptoms. This position offers a unique opportunity to work with a diverse population of individuals and to collaborate closely with direct care staff and manager. The CSID Residential Nurse works in close partnership with the prescribing team, including the Medical Director, as well as Residential Manager to ensure high-quality, coordinated care. Responsibilities Complete nursing assessments and reassessments in accordance with facility regulations including upon admission, at required intervals, and at discharge. Complete medication delegation training, as applicable. Provide ongoing nursing oversight to the CSID program and its residents to ensure the health and psychosocial needs are met in accordance with physician or other health care provider diagnoses and orders. This includes observation, assessment, goal setting, staff education, and the development, implementation, and evaluation of individualized written treatment plans, including the use of mechanical restraints when clinically indicated to maintain client well-being. Assist with the admission process for individuals entering residential programs, including but not limited to the entry of information into the Electronic Medication Administration Record (EMR). Provide training, monitoring, and oversight for the delegation of nursing tasks to residential recovery staff and manager. Provide oversight of client medication management, including self-administered medications and delegated medication administration. Responsibilities include procuring and storing medications, assessing medication effects, ensuring accurate documentation, and collaborating with clients’ personal health care providers. Establish and maintain routine communication processes with designated residential staff regarding clients’ medical conditions, medication effects, and medication changes. Educate, train, and document designated residential staff in proper medication administration techniques, including PRN medication management, and provide education regarding client conditions, prescribed medications, potential side effects, and responses to medical concerns. Monitor and evaluate designated staff performance in carrying out nursing instructions and delegated tasks. Provide coverage and administer injectable medications during medication or shot clinics as needed and within scope of practice. Assist interdisciplinary team in coordinating ongoing or new medical and supportive services, including primary care, physical, occupational, or speech therapy, laboratory services, dental, neurological, orthopedic, and pharmacy services as needed. Coordinate preventative and ongoing medical and mental health treatment in collaboration with the Medical Director and other qualified professionals. Serve as the primary liaison between physicians, hospitals, pharmacies, and other health care providers to ensure coordinated and appropriate health care services. Ensure best practices are followed in the delivery of health care services across all residential programs. Monitor infection control practices and provide or ensure training of residential staff on universal precautions and infection prevention as required. Accompany clients to outside medical appointments or community activities as requested or as staffing allows. Provide health education groups to residential and behavioral health clients. Maintain current and competent knowledge of medical pharmacology, including potential adverse reactions and drug interactions. Regularly attend required in-service