Agency Nurse

1w1 week ago

Northeast Residential Services

Gray, FR · Full-time · $85,000 – $90,000

About this role

The Agency Nurse oversees medical care of service recipients and provides training and guidance to employees for health and safety standards plus state requirements. As a leadership team member, guides strategic plans and outcomes for medical care. Delivers state-mandated medical trainings and reports to the COO while working with the Director of Residential Services.

Oversee day-to-day medical care of service recipients and collaborate with providers, pharmacies, hospitals, and support teams for thorough treatment plans. Develop and refine agency medical policies, procedures, and standards of practice. Utilize Therap software for MAR implementation, oversight, accurate transcriptions, orders, and medication passes.

Act as infection preventionist by assisting with vaccination strategies, monitoring health threats, and educating on prevention, PPE use, quarantine protocols, and outbreak planning. Conduct bi-monthly site visits to all residences for CRMA compliance, nursing standards, and reporting concerns with action plans. Review clinical documentation for prospective admissions to assess service fit.

Train employees on Certified Residential Medication Administration, DEBB, safe lifts, personal care essentials, First Aid/CPR, and onboarding needs. Perform med cart audits before licensing surveys and develop correction plans. Serve as advocate ensuring highest possible care for service recipients.

Requirements

Active nursing license suitable for agency oversight and training in residential services
Proficiency with Therap software for MAR and medication administration oversight
Knowledge of CRMA (Certified Residential Medication Administration) training and recertification
Expertise in infection prevention, vaccination protocols, PPE, and outbreak planning
Ability to conduct med cart audits and ensure state licensing compliance
Experience reviewing clinical documentation for admissions in residential care settings

Responsibilities

Oversee the day-to-day medical care of NRS service recipients and provide training and education to NRS employees
Collaborate with medical providers, pharmacies, support teams, hospitals and other medical care settings to ensure thorough and enacted treatment plans
Develop and refine agency medical policies, procedures, and standards of practice
Utilize the online software system (Therap) for MAR implementation and oversight to confirm accurate transcriptions, orders, and medication passes
Act as an infection preventionist for NRS employees by assisting with strategies to meet mandated vaccination requirements and monitor new health threats
Conduct bi-monthly site visits to all NRS residences to ensure CRMA compliance and nursing standards
Complete in-person med cart audits 60 days prior to expiring home licenses and develop plans of action for corrections