Care Management Lead LPN
Company: ResCare Community Living
Location: Thurman
Posted on: May 8, 2024
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Job Description:
ResCare Community Living
To provide nursing care to individuals/consumers as prescribed by
the physician and in accordance with standards of nursing practices
and regulations, and as may be directed by Nursing Department
Managers.
Makes recommendations for nursing objectives/criteria to address
needs identified through comprehensive nursing assessment
Works closely with other health professionals/providers in
planning, evaluating, and implementing programs and services to
address the health needs of persons served
Completes nursing assignments within 30 days of admission and
annually thereafter to include: review of drug regime, physical
exams, health status/condition, lab reports, immunizations, etc
Ensures the provisions of nursing/health services as outlined in
the state and federal regulations and divisional directives
Ensures the provision of nursing/health services as ordered by
physicians and other health professionals/consultants
Ensures the provision of nursing services/programs as outlined in
the Service Plan
Ensures the provisions of needed adaptive equipment
Monitors individual health status through the provision of general
nursing services as outlined/ordered
Ensures aggressive management of individual health needs when
indicated by adverse change in medical/health status of the
individual
Works closely with home/facility staff in consulting on
psychotropic medications, side effects, and planning agenda for
medication reviews
Reports pertinent information and changes in individual health
status to attending physician/ health professionals and to the Team
as needed in a timely manner
Dispose of unused medication per policy, reporting adverse
reactions
Reports possible communicable diseases or infections and works
closely with nursing staff and/or other health care professionals,
staff, and family in assessing and treating the situation
Communicates health/nursing needs and/or recommendations to staff,
other health providers and families
Coordinates hospital admissions, discharges, and follow-up
Checks program/service areas on a frequent but not less than a
quarterly basis to ensure the necessary medical/nursing supplies
are available and in ample supply
Attends medical/health appointments as needed
Works in conjunction with staff in other departments to ensure
medical/nursing needs are communicated and monitored, medical
appointments are scheduled and met
Effectively manages and maintains nursing budget
Maintains and updates nursing, pharmacy, infection control, health
and safety policies and procedures
Carries out an ongoing in-service program of nursing policies and
procedures by responding timely to staff memos, providing
orientation to new employees, and conducting routine in-services
per schedule
Ensures the routine documentation of individual health status in
nurse's notes
Transcribes or ensures the transcription of physician phone orders
and other medically related reports, prior to filing in the
individual's chart
Writes or ensures completion of progress notes summarizing
individual's current health status for the month, including
physician visits, dental hygiene, and changes in health status
Ensures accurate and timely documentation of nursing/health
assessments and evaluations
Ensures furnishings and equipment are maintained within guidelines
established to prevent the spread of disease
Ensures the overall implementation and practice of infection
control procedures is implemented
Ensures safety programs, policies, and procedures are developed,
updated, and communicated as appropriate
Ensures homes and services provided meet guidelines for health,
safety, and infection control
Actively participates in health, nursing, safety, pharmacy, and
infection control committees
Serves as a member of the assigned committees such as:
Pre-Admission/Discharge, IDT, and Health/Safety/Infection
Control
Provides in-service training in areas of health services, to
include required OSHA training for blood Borne pathogens
Trains staff on medications and side effects of medications
Completes any other medically related training during Orientation
as needed
Knowledgeable of Individual Service Plans including understanding
of clients' rights, health needs and program implementation
activities, and have related experience working with persons with
developmental disabilities
About our Line of Business: ResCare Community Living has four
decades of experience in the disability services field, providing
support to individuals who need assistance with daily living due to
an intellectual, developmental or cognitive disability. Our
community living services are provided in 27 states with several
thousand programs and a comprehensive range of high-quality
services, including: Community Living, Adult Host Homes for adults
regardless of disability, Behavioral/Mental Health Support, In-home
Pharmacy Solutions, Telecare and Remote Support, Supported
Employment and Training Programs, and Day programs. For more
information, please visit Follow us on Facebook and LinkedIn.
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