Registered Nurse

Job DescriptionLinke Resources is recruiting for a Nurse for an Adult Residential and Day Program located in Newark, Delaware. The Program provides a variety of assessment, treatment, and educational services to adults with diagnoses of intellectual disabilities, autism spectrum disorders, and concomitant psychiatric and behavioral challenges.The Nurse serves as liaison with on-call physicians, community medical providers and independent contractors, while assuring the delivery of quality nursing services in accordance with established nursing procedures.Works cooperatively with others including all staff, supervisors, administrators, co-workers, individuals served, community professionals, customers, vendors and the public.Complies with the Delaware State Board of Nursing Practice Act.Completes a nursing ELP and establishes goals and objectives to address and meet the health care needs of each individual served upon admission and updated annually.Monitors the health status of each individual served every 30 days in accordance with the standards of DDDS.Assumes responsibility for screening program participants, rendering treatment, and determining the need for follow-up care.Checks physician orders against MAR.Provides hospitalization follow-up and post-hospitalization assessments, staff education, and care plan revision if warranted. Ensures follow-up is completed.Provides ongoing staff training as it relates to nursing/medical issues.Maintains required certifications that are necessary for compliance with training requirements.Administers the provision of medical and nursing services which are outside the scope of unlicensed staff or deemed inappropriate to be delegated to unlicensed personnel.Serves as a medical liaison when necessary.Coordinates medical care and appointments for individuals served through the appropriate health care facility.Assumes on call responsibilities.Responds to emergencies.Participates as a member of each individual's served interdisciplinary term and attend ELP meetings.Maintains confidentiality, in accordance with HIPPA, of all individuals served and promotes each individual's rights at all times.Reviews and monitors medications in order to ensure that an adequate supply of all prescribed drugs is available.Maintains all records in accordance with established protocols.Receives and reviews input from staff regarding the health needs of the program participants.Provides emergency, on-site treatment and triage for Vocational Services consumers.Assumes other duties, responsibilities and special projects as needed.Requirements:Current Delaware RN License.Minimum of two (2) years nursing experience in a healthcare facility, preferably working with children and adolescents with developmental disabilities and/or psychiatric illnesses.Linke Resources is a search firm with an expertise in nonprofit executive search and outsourced recruitment across a variety of sectors, including behavioral and traditional healthcare, developmental disabilities, long-term care, and education.