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Nursing Coordinator
August
2008
LifeStream, Inc.
is seeking a full-time Nursing Coordinator. The position reports to
and works under the direction of the Nursing Manager. Responsible for
managing all Nursing care activities within assigned caseload. Participate
in clinical discharge meetings, as well as on-call responsibilities
Essential Duties
and Responsibilities:
- Assures overall
care given meets DMR, DPH, DMA regulatory standards.
- Communicate
effectively with all LifeStream staff, educate families or guardians
with respect to consumer's general health and progress.
- Maintain a courteous
and professional demeanor at all times and acts an effective resource
to all internal and external stakeholders.
- Report any suspicions
of abuse or neglect to the Disabled Persons Protection Commission
as a mandated reporter.
- Maintain accurate
and complete records regarding type of treatment, frequency and duration
of treatment.
- Seeks to control
communicable diseases and infections, initiate preventive and protective
measures.
- Screen consumer's
complaints and indications of disease - Inform staff and family as
mandated
- Provide direct
medical services and respond to emergencies as they arise.
- Attend and participate
in IDT (Inter Disciplinary Team) meetings.
- Completes annual
medical/health assessments for all individuals on assigned caseload.
- Coordinates
all hospital admissions and discharges for assigned caseload.
- Provides in-service
training as requested.
- Manages distribution
and storage of all controlled substances in compliance with all relevant
local, state and federal regulations.
- All other duties
as assigned by the Nursing Manager.
- Assures that
all medication administration and program protocols are strictly adhered
to and that all required documentation is accurately reported.
- Perform on-call
duties as required, and assign rotation when necessary.
Education/Experience
Requirements:
- Registered Nurse
in the Commonwealth of Massachusetts
- Demonstrated
history of quality work performance and teamwork in previous positions.
- Familiarity
with the needs individuals with developmental disabilities.
- Excellent written
and verbal communication skills
- Demonstrated
commitment to the philosophy of community inclusion
Physical
Requirements: - Ability
to perform direct care duties including lifting, transferring and restraining
consumers
- Ability
to carefully monitor and supervise individuals served
Please
note all positions require:
- Maintenance
of an acceptable CORI
- Valid driver's
license
- Use of personal
vehicle for work purposes
Please send resume or apply in person to:
LifeStream, Inc.
444 Myrtle Street
New Bedford, MA 02745
Phone: 508-993-1991 ext 19
Fax: 508-991-5228
E-mail hr@lifestreaminc.com
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