Registered Nurse, Part-time 20 hours, Baldwin Home

One RN for Baldwin Home (group home for adolescent boys)
20 hours a week, part-time permanent days
•Assist in writing, developing, and revision of health care policies and procedures
•Organize and coordinate client care, in collaboration with the Psychiatrists, Physicians (PCP), Medical Specialists, and local Pharmacist, to ensure continuity of care
•Provide consultation, and act as a resource to group –home staff regarding issues related to client health care
•Collect and monitor medical assessment data including patient histories, vital signs, lab work, EKG’S, AIMS scale, behavioral scales, and psychotropic side effects
•Provide consultation to all case managers, and management staff in areas including health habits, nutrition, and hygiene for clients
•Collect laboratory sample/specimen(blood, urine, other body fluids) for medical assessment upon order of a physician
•Perform minor medical treatment and procedures consistent with a MD/APRN order or within the scope of practice allowed by the nurse’s licensure
•With regard to medication administration, including ensuring the accuracy of type and dosage of medication to be administered
•Oversee medication certified staff in the accurate delivery of clients required medication (s)
•Review medication logs daily for accuracy in ordering and dispensing
•Review medication policies and procedures quarterly and sign-off
•Response to emergency situations and administer first aid and first responder-basic life support if indicated
•Respond to client requests for health services and triage health concerns appropriately including utilization of the on-call physician or on site physician, if indicated
•Provide client and family education on medical issues
•Provide client instruction, both individually and in groups, on health and hygiene
•Participate in the development of a standardized, written curriculum for health and hygiene groups
•Provide client instruction, both individually and in group on health related topics, including, but not limited to sex education, HIV, STD prevention and reproductive health issues
•Provide five hours of individual session to clients in program and two weekly groups
REQUIREMENTS
Education: Licensure as RN in the State of Connecticut. MA/MS preferred.
Experience and skills: Minimum of five years experience with mentally ill population.