Cardinal Hayes Home for Children

Job Description:

• Provide oversight for the health-related needs of the residents.
• Participate in the development of the total plan of care for the residents.
• Be knowledgeable of resident’s medical information.
• Review all nursing communications, physician’s orders and progress notes.
• Provide care for any change in medical condition, emergencies, or injuries of residents.
• Keep medical chart current noting all changes in medical condition, follow-up with medical appointments etc.
• Ensure that written policy and procedure for medication administration is followed by med certified staff.
• Supervise and instruct staff in medication administration procedure, supervising annual pourings.
• Assist in teaching the medication administration curriculum as directed by OPWDD at the request of the Nursing Supervisor.
• Arrange medical appointments and accompany residents to appointments as deemed necessary.
• Provide staff training as requested by the Nursing Supervisor.
• Attend staff meetings, treatment team, med reviews.
• Monitor expectations as outlined in the individuals plan of nursing service and staff compliance to expectations.
• Provide supervision to LPN’s and direct care in the performance of medically related tasks.

Join our caring and compassionate team!