Function or purpose of the position

To assure the needs related to the health and wellness of persons being served by ECSDD are being met; to provide selected trainings and health screenings to ECSDD staff; and to act as a liaison between health care professionals, consumers, families, and other members of the interdisciplinary team.

Essential tasks and functions specific to the position

   Teach medical and health related classes associated with agency training requirements or care of the consumers.

   Review medication orders, medication administration records, medications, and medical charts for necessary follow-up on a regular

basis.

   Perform pre-employment, new hire, and annual tuberculosis education and screenings, Hepatitis B Virus (HBV) counseling,

immunizations, and post vaccine follow-up.

   Attend doctor's appointments when requested.

   Prepare, teach, and review medically related protocols.

   Act as health/medical liaison between health care providers, ECSDD, and consumer families when requested.

   Thorough and concise documentation of consultations, assessments of the consumer's health or medical condition and treatment

provided.

   Participate in consumer team meetings when requested, providing assessments, and making recommendations regarding the

consumer's health and medical needs.

   Coordinate, facilitate, complete, and submit all required paperwork.

   Maintain confidential health files on all employees.

   Perform health screenings for ECSDD staff or consumers as requested and within the scope of nursing practice.

   Delegate Nursing tasks to staff when appropriate and as allowed by license.

   Participate on committees or teams as requested.

   Coordinate potential infectious disease follow-up for consumers, and/or employees, e.g., BBP exposure or positive PPD results.* *

   Assure compliance with associated regulatory agencies rules and regulations as applicable  to the health, medication, and safety

needs of the consumers.

   Attend approved seminars and educational activities to stay current with issues.

   Perform other duties as assigned.

Knowledge, skills, and abilities that are necessary when performing the position*

Must have graduated from an accredited school of nursing and hold a current Colorado L.P.N or R.N license.

Must pass background and motor vehicle checks.

Must have intermediate computer knowledge and skills.

Must be able to communicate clearly both orally and in writing.

Must be able to work independently and as a member of an interdisciplinary team.

Must have a valid driver's license.

Experience working with Developmental Disabilities preferred.

Strong organizational skills required.

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