SUMMARY:

Provides quality nursing support to clients of FPS and ADDT by coordinating medical and health related care, documentation, and services.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES include the following but are not limited to:

• Collects and documents patient health data, assists with the implementation of care plans, monitors and reports patient responses to care, and collaborates with families and healthcare providers under the direction of a supervising nurse or physician.
• Administers ordered medications and performs medical procedures as needed or determined by the supervisor within LPN Scope of Practice.
• Performs initial screening and reviews medical history on potential candidates for Friendship Pediatric Services (FPS).
• Monitors, observes, and documents pediatric health status, behaviors, and responses to care.
• Reports changes in condition, incidents, or concerns promptly to the supervising nurse or healthcare provider.
• Provides routine medical information to parent/guardian as requested.
• Maintains accurate, timely, and confidential documentation in compliance with HIPAA and organizational policies and procedures.
• Coordinates and follows up on medical and health related services, appointments, and documentation for pediatric individuals.
• Collaborates with interdisciplinary team members, families, caregivers, and direct support staff to support child health, safety, and well being.
• Provides guidance, oversight, and education to clients and support staff regarding health needs, medications, and care procedures as directed.
• Follows established safety, emergency, and infection control procedures appropriate to pediatric care.
• Acts as a first responder to accidents and incidents in accordance with training, policies and procedures, and scope of practice.
• Serves as resource for health and safety practices within the preschool setting and in accordance with policies, procedures, and scope of practice.
• Ensures required safety drills are completed and documented each month in accordance with FCC procedures.

• Monitors safety conditions and practices and promptly reports identified concerns, violations, or potential hazards to supervisors.
• Provides assistance, guidance, and oversight to clients and support staff with personal hygiene needs, including bathing, grooming, nail care, and hair care, as needed and in accordance with care plans.
• Assemble and properly use medical equipment.
• Performs approved nursing procedures such as respiratory treatments, catheterizations, tube feedings, blood glucose monitoring, and pulse oximetry as ordered and within scope of practice; provides guidance, training, and oversight to assigned staff performing delegated treatments, as appropriate.
• Maintains proper storage, handling, and inventory of all medications and medical supplies.
• Maintains compliance with OSHA standards regarding blood borne pathogens in accordance with FCC policies and procedures.
• Ensures required medical supplies are available and maintained in classrooms and transportation vehicles in accordance with organizational policy.
• Routinely updates client medical information in the EHR, including records of accidents or injuries, immunizations, and physical exams, in accordance with care plans and organizational policy.
• Collects and documents clients’ vital signs, height, and weight as ordered by a physician, reporting results to supervising nurse or healthcare provider as appropriate.
• Consults with physicians, local and regional healthcare providers, and case management staff as needed.
• Provides staff training in CPR and First Aid for the region as needed.
• Provides training for staff at pediatric and ADDT sites as assigned and as needed.
• Conducts safety checks at various facilities as assigned and in accordance with FCC policies and procedures.
• Ensures that FCC policies and procedures are maintained and followed, and that the nursing department operates in compliance with organizational guidelines and all applicable state regulatory requirements, including Minimum Licensing Requirements for Childcare Centers, EIDT, ADDT, health and fire regulations, and other safety related rules.
• Ensures safe, clean facilities are maintained.
• Keeps current on developments, trends, and best practices in serving children with developmental disabilities.
• Participates in conferences, in service training, and other professional development activities as required by DDS and/or organizational administration, including occasional out of town travel.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

Maintains confidentiality of all information received regarding Friendship Community Care, Inc. and the clients. Conditions of confidentiality shall be in compliance with FCC’s Non Disclosure Policy and HIPAA Policies.

This job description is not intended to be all inclusive. Employees may be required to perform other related duties as assigned by their immediate supervisor or management to support patient care and organizational needs.

This organization reserves the right to revise or change job duties as the need arises. This job description does not constitute a written or implied contract of employment.

QUALIFICATION REQUIREMENTS:

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required.

Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

QUALITY ASSURANCE & COMPLAINCE:

To adhere to the following and comply with all Quality Assurance and HIPAA procedures:

• The Code of Conduct and Compliance Investigation Procedures as read and discussed in the New Employee Orientation must be always followed.
• Consumer’s progress notes are maintained and completed daily or as needed on the appropriate forms.
• Consumer records must be maintained weekly, monthly, quarterly, and yearly. All information must be filed in consumers’ EHR as needed and updated as prescribed by funding sources.

This is a safety sensitive position and requires adherence to all safety policies, procedures, and regulatory requirements.

WORK ENVIRONMENT:

The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate.

This organization reserves the right to revise or change job duties as the need arises. This job description does not constitute a written or implied contract of employment.

QUALIFICATION REQUIREMENTS:

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required.

Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

EDUCATION and/or EXPERIENCE:

• High School Diploma or General Education Degree (GED), required.
• Practical Nursing Degree from a two year accredited college or technical school.
• Must hold a current Arkansas LPN license and be in good standing with the Arkansas State Board of Nursing (ASBN).
• Experience in Pediatrics, Community Based Care, LTC, or similar setting preferred.
• Current CPR and First Aid Certification.
• Must meet clearance specifications through OLTC Registry Check System.
• Proficiency in computer applications and basic software is required.

LANGUAGE SKILLS:

Ability to read, understand, and follow written and verbal instructions, medical orders, policies, and procedures. Communicates clearly and professionally with clients, families, interdisciplinary team members, and external providers in one on one and small group settings. Able to document accurately and legibly in medical records and complete basic written correspondence related to client care and services.

Demonstrates the ability to effectively communicate and collaborate with a wide range of healthcare and support professionals, including physicians (pediatricians, child psychiatrists, psychologists, neuropsychologists, and psychological examiners), speech language pathologists, medical directors, clinical administrators, quality assurance staff, early childhood developmental specialists, administrative assistants, physical and occupational therapists, nutritionists, social workers, and audiologists. Also interacts appropriately with allied health personnel and, occasionally, individuals or groups in the community to support public relations and organizational outreach.

MATHEMATICAL/COMPUTER SKILLS:

Ability to add, subtract, multiply, and divide in all units of measure using whole numbers, common fractions, and decimals. Ability to calculate rates, ratios, and percentages and to create and interpret bar graphs.

REASONING ABILITY:

Ability to apply common sense reasoning to follow instructions provided in written, oral, or diagram formats and to address problems involving several concrete variables in standard situations.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS:

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job.

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to use their hands to handle and feel objects, tools, or controls and to communicate effectively by talking or hearing. The employee frequently is required to stand, walk, and reach with hands and arms, and often sits, climbs, balances, stoops, kneels, crouches, or crawls. Occasional use of taste or smell may also be required.

The employee must occasionally lift and/or move up to 50 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, color vision, depth perception, and the ability to adjust focus.