Registered Nurse
Company: Vocational Visions
Location: Mission Viejo
Posted on: January 25, 2023
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Job Description:
Position Summary: Manages the program under the direction of the
Director of Operations, including the over-all nursing component of
the Health-Related Services Program. Also trains, supervises and
evaluates staff so that staff can work with participants on
development of social and communication skills, as well as
independent living and community living skills. Essential Job
Functions include but are not limited to the following: Works with
the HR Manager to recruit, interview and hire appropriate staff to
meet the required participant to staff ratio Manages the daily
operation of the program including the nursing component in
compliance with State and Federal Regulations, ensuring compliance
with Regional Center and Community Care Licensing regulations
(Title 17 and Title 22) and organizational policies and procedures.
Manages the department budget Works with staff to assess the
physical, psychological, social and communication skills and
nursing needs of the participant in an effort to develop
individualized programs and set appropriate goals and plan of care
to meet the participant needs. Reviews ISP reports, makes necessary
corrections, and approves all ISP reports written by the Assistant
Manager/Report Writer Communicates with family members, service
coordinators, care providers as well as Regional Center, and
Department of Social Services, on an as needed basis to ensure
appropriate service is being provided to all participants Provides
reinforcement of positive social behavior, participant choice,
communication and activities of daily living to ensure continual
participant development Writes and conducts annual performance
evaluations for each staff member Prepares, distributes and
maintains accurate and timely information on required reports,
forms and documents related to programs and participant activities
including but not limited to care plan, semi-annual and annual
reports Oversees appropriate ratio is maintained in department and
offers appropriate and timely solutions Writes 30 day, semi-annual
and annual nursing report for each participant in a timely manner
Establishes participant care plan an monitors the follow-through
Along with LVN's provides annual trainings required by Community
Care licensing and title 22 With Assistant Manager, Provides in
services and trainings for the staff. Designs and revises Program
and Nursing Policies and Procedures, as needed, in compliance with
Title 17 and Title 22 regulations Assess participant referral
packets as to program eligibility and participation Directs staff
and provides corrective action as needed Provides direct care to
participants in the absence of direct care staff Responsible for
hiring and termination decisions with executive approval Acts as
liaison with Cypress College psyche tech program with providing
clinical experiences for the students. Additional Duties and
Responsibilities include but are not limited to: Understands the
role of the department and how it contributes to the overall
success of Vocational Visions. Promotes activities deemed
appropriate for individual participant and makes recommendations to
staff on necessary changes Treats staff fairly and shows respect to
coworkers Monitors ordering, securing, and proper storage of
medication, medical supplies and medical equipment Assists in
meeting the needs of the participant including but not limited to
toileting and feeding Checks MAR prn to ensure all medications and
treatment were administered and completed Maintains professional
and technical knowledge by attending educational workshops and
reviewing professional publications Adheres to all Vocational
Visions Policies, Code of Conduct and Procedures Performs other
duties as assigned Qualifications: Required Education: Current
California Registered Nurse License BSN preferred Required
Experience: A minimum of two years' experience working with adults
with Developmental/Intellectual disabilities or other comparable
experience Basic computer skills Preferred Experience Prior
managerial experience Familiarity with training in vocational,
personal and social skills Excellent communication skills, both
verbal and written Ability to provide staff training effectively
Working Knowledge of: Activities and training skills for adults
with Developmental/Intellectual Special diagnoses and treatments
Persons with behavior characteristics of adults with
Developmental/Intellectual disabilities Management and supervisory
skills Title 17 and Title 22 Adult Day Program Regulations Unique
needs of each participant Physical Requirements/Working Conditions:
This position requires standing as well as sitting with employee
working with participants both in a controlled environment and in
the community. The employee in this position is required to push
wheelchairs, when working with participant/s. Employee may also be
required to kneel, squat, bend, lift and twist when assisting
participant/s with various needs. This position may at times
require the use a computer terminal to access input and retrieve
data. Finger dexterity may be required. The employee also bends,
reaches and pushes and pulls file drawers with file records and
reports. Occasional lifting of over 50 pounds may be required in
this position. Employee in this position wears a back brace to
assist participant/s in toileting. A more detailed list of specific
physical requirements is attached. There may be times when
behaviors of a participant cause them to hit, slap, poke, bit or
pull at an employee's hair or clothing. Other incidents may also
occur. The employee in this position needs to understand that this
is part of the job, and while staff works to prevent this from
happening there may be instances when it can't be avoided.
Employment Type: Full Time Years Experience: 1 - 3 years Salary:
$72,800 - $83,200 Annual Bonus/Commission: No
Keywords: Vocational Visions, Mission Viejo , Registered Nurse, Healthcare , Mission Viejo, California
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