The RN ensures continuity and consistency of all medical and psychiatric care for Individuals with intellectually and developmentally disabled individuals residing in community residences. The RN coordinates with medical providers, residential management, families/guardians, DDS, and other members of the interdisciplinary team to promote health and well-being.  The RN is a MAP consultant for the division.

RESPONSIBILITIES:

1.      Ensures timely medical, dental, and psychiatric care is provided to individuals in their assigned case load; coordinates medical evaluations and other consultations, as required.

2.      Establishes, maintains individual’s medical records, including but not limited to; medication sheets, health care provider orders, protocols, and care coordination documentation.

3.      Obtains medical reports and treatment plans from the individual’s primary care physicians. 

4.      Provides on-going training and in-service education to management and staff regarding general medical and psychiatric diagnoses, as well as individual-specific protocols as necessary.

5.      Advises the Program Manager and staff on diagnoses and their manifestation in the home and community.

6.      Maintains consistent communication with the clinical consultant assigned to the program.

7.      Participates in rotating on-call responsibilities to support the division with regard to MAP.  MAP consultants must be available to the division 24//7/365; this position rotates with other MAP consultants.

8.      Maintains open communication with the families/guardians of individuals, the day program staff, and DDS to relay and communicate pertinent information pertaining to changes in the individual’s health and medical/psychiatric conditions.

9.      Completes pre-admission review of medical history and establishes protocols for prospective individuals who have been referred to Turning Point, Inc. by DDS.

10.   Upholds the values and culture of PBS while ensuring that PBS interventions are implemented with integrity.

11.   Completes state reporting documentation for all individuals on their caseload.

12.   Knowledgeable about regulations and statutes governing the human right and PBS.

13.   Works in collaborative, team-oriented fashion with the program management and the nursing team.

14.   Ensures all recommendations and follow-up treatment is completed in a timely manner.

15.   Ensures adherence to all DDS and MAP regulations through training and quality assurance.

16.   Attends individual’s medical appointments and related meetings as necessary.