Job Summary
We are seeking a dedicated and compassionate RN Association Nurse to join the CLA Team. The Association Nurse will work in conjunction with a second Association Nurse to provide medical oversight for the Assisted Living Homes, the Day Programs and the 8 Bed ICF group home. This position offers an exciting opportunity to make a meaningful difference in patient outcomes through comprehensive, evidence-based nursing practices. This is a Monday through Friday position that includes a limited amount of after-hours and weekend call coverage.
Responsibilities
- Review Medication Administration Records against physician orders
- Review completed Medication Administration Records (MARs) for documentation errors, medication changes, PRN medication use, and psychotropic medication use. Monitor use of Schedule II meds
- Review PRN and over-the-counter medications for expiration dates
- Complete quarterly nursing assessments for ICF-MR group consumers
Annually:
- Administer flu shots for consumer residing in ICF-MR/group facility
- Coordinate availability of flu vaccine for consumers residing in AL
- Provide RN consultation to all ALH and ICF group home on PRN status
- Provide RN consultation to Shared Living Coordinator and SIL providers
- Provide RN consultation to Day Program services
- Administer all physician ordered CLA consumer injections and provide weekly care of gastrostomy tubes
- Review admissions packets, doctor’s orders and assist Home Managers in
Employee Health :
- Perform Job Placement Assessments for all potential new hires
- Coordinate referrals with HR to Occupational Health for further assessments and/or vaccines/lab titers. Confirm immunization status
- Administer the N95 Program including Fit Testing
- Maintain Employee Health Records
- Maintain immunization records, titers, PPD and Hep B policies
Training duties:
- Administer the CRMA training program to include teaching the state mandated CRMA 40 hour courses (approx. 5-6 annually) to include both didactic and clinical training
- Administer state mandated CRMA 8 hour recertification courses. Provide a two hour CRMA recertification review prior to each recertification course
- Teach 8 hour Shared Living Medication Course as requested
- Provide diabetes training for all AL, CS and SIL staff annually
- Provide miscellaneous medical training for staff as needed. (i.e. nebulizer use, stoma care, vagal nerve stimulator training, MRSA, etc.)
Miscellaneous RN Duties as assigned.
Requirements
- Valid RN license with current registration in the applicable state or jurisdiction.
- 3 to 5 years Registered Nursing Experience
- Previous experience with Individuals with Intellectual Disabilities
- Previous Employee Health Experience
- Excellent communication skills with the ability to work effectively within multidisciplinary teams and manage complex caseloads efficiently.
Benefits:
- 403(b) matching
- Dental insurance
- Health insurance
- Life insurance
- Paid time off
- Referral program
- Vision insurance
Experience:
- Nursing: 3 years (Preferred)
License/Certification:
- State of Maine Registered Nurse License (Required)
Location:
- Houlton, ME 04730 (Preferred)
Work Location: In person
