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John F Murphy Homes, Inc.

JOB DESCRIPTION

POSITION: Assistant Corporate Nurse

JOB CLASS: Regular, Exempt; Level II

REPORTS TO: Corporate Nurse

EFFECTIVE DATE: July 2015

I. SUMMARY STATEMENT: (Purpose, objectives and functions of the position)

The Assistant Corporate Nurse position will work in conjunction with the Corporate Nurse in providing leadership, guidance and support to the administrative staff and direct support staff, which includes education, training, and relevant nursing oversight and direction. Oversees and provides direction necessary to adhere to the JFM policies currently in place that support the people served. Will develop professional relationships with management and employees to be able to resolve daily challenges and issues. Is directly involved in plans and programs relating to the nursing care of the people served by JFM. Many of the people we serve have acute or chronic physical/psychological conditions and behavioral challenges that require evaluation and treatment. Services are provided under the direction of outside professionals.

II. PRINCIPAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

COMMUNICATION: Must communicate directly and clearly with coworkers, people served, direct support staff, family members, guardians, caseworkers, medical and emergency professionals outside of JFM, state officials including DHHS and CDC as well as the public. The Corporate Nurse must fo11ow written and verbal directions and actively support the goals, objectives, and philosophy of the organization. Communication may be verbal, in writing, or through basic sign language or gestures as needed. Must be able to interpret body language, vocalizations, and physiological signs. Offer ongoing, positive feedback, direction, coaching and support as needed.
ADMINISTRATION: Oversees the daily operation of all nursing and medical services in Adult Services programs in collaboration with the agency administration. Must prioritize tasks for maximum efficiency and effectiveness as well as support the Corporate Nurse with any tasks requiring assistance from more than one nursing staff. As part of the daily routine, tasks may include collecting data, telephone triage with Physicians, preparing reports and other documentation.
QUALITY ASSURANCE: Responsible for achieving and providing optimal nursing services quality by assuring that service objective, standards of nursing practice, and nursing policies and procedure manuals are followed by all others in Adult Services to achieve the highest levels of nursing care. Surveys are conducted by the use of parent / guardian satisfaction surveys, standards of service assessments, annual licensing surveys conducted by the state of Maine and informal feedback from both internal and external sources.
CLINICAL: The Assistant Corporate Nurse will participate in the implementation of persons served nursing care policies and procedures. Assist and/or or supervise all aspects of nursing care to include implementation of clinical procedures. Must supervise care without directly observing care that is being performed by staff within the residential homes.
MEDICAL HEALTHCARE PLANNING: Conduct nursing assessments in order to become familiar with the medical history and needs of the people served by JFM. The Assistant Corporate Nurse will train all staff working with the individual on the medical Healthcare plans that are developed by the Corporate Nurse.
SAFETY: Supervise and implement procedures and guidelines that wi11 assure the health and safety of all persons served, staff, and visitors. Establish a high priority for safe work practices, providing opportunity for team participation, staying in compliance with the Occupational Safety and Health Act (OSHA) and JFM safety guidelines. Also, implement state and federal required Infection Control and Prevention Program.
MEDICAL/HEALTH RESPONSIBILITIES/ PATIENT CARE: Along with the Corporate Nurse, Assistant Corporate Nurse is involved in supervising the following: appropriate administration of medications and its documentation; ensuring medical/health related needs are met; ensure that all staff observe, record, and report any unusual circumstances; ensure that program procedures and policies are followed. Triaging/Assessing, providing clinical judgement. In addition, the Assistant Corporate Nurse will also perform all routine medical care for adults served when needed such as intramuscular injections, straight catheters, and head to toe skin assessments, G-tube maintenance and flushing, wound assessment, care and staging as well as ear ir

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