Nursing Services Instructor jobs in Watertown, SD

• Performs Medical GER review and follow up as needed in Therap.
  
• Responsible for all aspects of creating, updating, teaching and supervising medication certification course, policies and passes.
  
• Responsible for all aspects of teaching/supervising and completing correct and safe medication
  
• Assists with annual plans and staff training.
  
• Provide direct care to individuals, as assigned.
  
• Assists in the completion of annual health assessments.
  
• Responsible for overseeing daily medical treatments to individuals.
  
• Responsible for additional duties and documentation as assigned.
  
• Responsible for medical chart retention.
  
• Ensures the monitoring and completion of all pharmacy medication reviews.
  
• Monitors medication expiration dates and follows expired medication procedure.
  
• Responsible for accurate and complete documentation on agency forms, i.e. physician orders, significant behavior reports and Therap documentation including: T-logs, GERs, seizure reports and appointments.
  
• Provides a minimum of 20 hours of medication administration training to employees, including academic instruction and practical application.
  
• Provides medication administration training/supervision to Medication Aide’s and UD (Unlicensed Diabetes Aide) including academic and practical application.
  
• Provides (or assists with) employee training in the areas of: Bloodborne pathogens/OSHA regulations first aid, infection control, and other health related subjects as deemed necessary.
  
• Provide information and implement to all staff regarding CDC guidelines assuring health and safety standards during pandemics, endemics, and developing public health-related situations.
  
• Must maintain positive working relationship and open communication with agency personnel.
  
• Promotes a team concept within the nursing and medical coordinator departments and with other agency areas to provide the best possible care.
  
• Educate staff, people supported, and families using non-technical language.
  
• Assess concerns by phone; give direction and delegation as needed.
  
• Assist with monthly medication exchange and audits of MAR’s.
  
• Follow controlled-drug policy and oversee the agency’s adherence to this policy.
  
• Responsible for compliance with State Board of Nursing. Policies/Procedures and Division of Developmental Disabilities (DDD) Administrative rules of South Dakota (ARSD) regulations.
  
• Performs on-call responsibilities as assigned.
  
• Attends required meetings.
  
• Excellent Communication skills, both written and orally, in a timely and professional manner.
  
• All other duties as assigned.
  

Requirements

QUALIFICATIONS:

Bachelor Degree of Science in Nursing, preferred.

• Two years of nursing experience.
  
• Current RN/LPN licensure valid in the state of South Dakota.
  
• Management experience preferred.
  
• Knowledge of management principles and practices.
  
• Ability to complete all ARSD training requirements within the required period of time.
  
• Ability to maintain a flexible schedule, which may include working weekends and holidays.
  
• Ability to be responsible for 24-hour on-call coverage and respond to issues as necessary.
  
• Excellent problem solving, decision-making, and organizational skills.
  
• Ability to read, write, and speak the English language adequately to respond to individual’s needs.
  
• Communicates effectively both verbally and in writing; listens accurately and responsively.
  
• Responds to communication in timely manner and reviews e-mail and Therap daily.
  
• Ability to see and hear in order to make assessments.
  
• Holds a valid driver’s license and maintains a safe driving record. Ability to travel between multiple sites.
  
• Ability to lift up to 60 pounds, occasionally, which includes lifting objects and/or transferring people.
  
• Ability to sit, stand, stoop, bend, reach, and push/pull wheelchairs.
  
• Ability to respond to emergencies in accordance with procedures and guidelines.
  
• Proficient in Microsoft Office programs.
  
• Able to use a computer for required documentation, communication, scheduling, & assessments.
  
• Ability to operate and maintain household, office, and facility equipment.
  
• Passes a background check that meets organizations policy.
  
• A negative result on a post-offer drug test.
  

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