Agency Staff Nurse

Position Summary: Provide LPN/RN nursing services for developmentally disabled clients for a DD Services-approved agency. Position is currently 40% remote/60% on-site. Includes some evenings and weekends. Promote, demonstrate and ensure the values, vision and mission of Nebraska Care Givers, LLC., ensuring the respect, dignity, safety and well-being of clients at all times.

Essential Job Functions:
General:
• Follow policies, procedures and rules of the organization and NE DHHS.
• Maintain confidentiality of those we serve.
• Be available on-call by phone or text for critical medical questions, PRN approval, etc.
• Effective verbal and written communication skills.
• Strong interpersonal and organizational skills.
• Ability to manage time effectively and prioritize.
• Ability to work independently and in team settings.
• Ability to operate basic office equipment such as copy machine, facsimile equipment, and computer.
• Physical Demands: Sits, stands, bends, lifts, and moves intermittently during work hours
• Other Job Duties: This job description is not intended to be all-inclusive. Therefore, the employee may be requested to perform other reasonable related duties as assigned by the immediate supervisor and other management as required. The company reserves the right to revise or change job duties as business requirements dictate. It is mutually agreed that the job description does not constitute a written or implied contract of employment. It is also understood that the company reserves the right to change work schedules as required, including overtime.

Technical:
• Annually approve the agency’s Medication Aide Training Program and sign off on applications for staff medication aide certifications.
• Knowledge of information and techniques needed to diagnose and treat human injuries, disease, and deformities including symptoms, treatment alternatives, drug properties/interactions, and preventative health-care measures.
• Ability to interpret after-visit summaries and doctors orders and provide relevant information to management and staff.
• Monitor and schedule participant required annual and semi-annual medical appointments.
• Input and maintain participant physicians lists and medical appointments into Therap.
• Review Medication Administration Records (MARs) for accuracy daily, document errors, update as needed, distribute, and communicate errors to managers.
• Maintain and document medical records in paper and electronic form using Therap.
• Document all nursing care, instructions, and assessments provided.
• Go onsite to participant locations to inventory medications.
• Provide first aid and nursing care to participants as needed and/or directed.
• Perform physical assessment of participants as needed and/or directed.
• Assist with developing individual participant care plans.

Staff and Third Parties Interactions:
• Treat all clients, parents, guardians, co-workers, supervisors and people in the community with respect and dignity.
• Train staff and self-administering clients in first aid, CPR, med tech (medication administration), and other medical-related activities.
• Test competency of staff and self-administering clients in first aid, CPR, med tech (medication administration), and other medical-related activities.
• Counsel staff on how to manage medical issues.
• Notify managers and/or family members of participant health issues as necessary.
• Communicate with medical doctors, pharmacy, and staff.
• Communicate with medical doctors via fax, e-mail, and/or phone regarding prescription refills, order clarifications, or client concerns.
• Communicate with pharmacy via fax or phone regarding medications.
• Provide managers, SLPs and group homes with copies of new orders, changes, and medication clarifications.
Education and Experience Requirements:

Certificate and License Requirements:
• Licensed Practical Nursing or Registered Nurse Certification from an accredited program
• Current Nebraska nursing license
• Valid driver's license and current auto insurance
• First Aid/CPR/AED
• NE DHHS MedAide Registration

Required Qualifications:
• Must be 18 years of age or older
• Knowledge and experience using Therap
• Full range of motion, physical strength, and the ability to achieve and maintain training and certifications
• Successfully complete and pass all background checks including:
o Nebraska CPS Central Registry
o Nebraska State Patrol Criminal Background Check
o Nationwide Background Check

Preferred Qualifications:
• Experience in long-term care or caregiving for individuals with disabilities
• Strong communication skills, empathy, and patience when working with diverse populations.

NCG is an Equal Opportunity Employer. NCG is an at-will employer.

Certificate and License Requirements:
• Licensed Practical Nursing or Registered Nurse Certification from an accredited program
• Current Nebraska nursing license
• Valid driver's license and current auto insurance
• First Aid/CPR/AED
• NE DHHS MedAide Registration

Required Qualifications:
• Must be 18 years of age or older
• Knowledge and experience using Therap
• Full range of motion, physical strength, and the ability to achieve and maintain training and certifications
• Successfully complete and pass all background checks including:
o Nebraska CPS Central Registry
o Nebraska State Patrol Criminal Background Check
o Nationwide Background Check

Preferred Qualifications:
• Experience in long-term care or caregiving for individuals with disabilities
• Strong communication skills, empathy, and patience when working with diverse populations.