Registered Nurse

Job description

Primary Function(s): - Attends work regularly according to assigned work schedule and in accordance with agency policy. - Follows instructions - 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. - Within any Chimes Delaware contracted program 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 requ...