Job Position : Registered Nurse
Status : Non-Exempt
Reports to : Director of Health Services Department :
Nursing Qualifications
- Bachelor's degree in nursing
- RN license Essential Functions
- Implement the mission statement, "Our mission is to provide people with developmental disabilities diverse opportunities to lead fulfilling lives."
- Administers medications and treatments as prescribed by a physician to individuals who are not capable of administering these independently.
- Provides all information, assistance and general first-aid to clients and directs the activity of all pertinent staff in the event of a medical emergency.
- Coordinates training efforts for clients capable for self-administering medication
- Provides in-service training Work Environment
- Office and / or group home setting Physical Abilities
- Must be able to lift and transfer 50 pounds using proper body mechanics 6-12 times hourly
- Must be able to carry 50 pounds for at least 20 feet
- Must be able to climb and descend 20 stairs carrying 20 pounds
- Must be able to bend to retrieve an object at floor level 6-12 times hourly
- Must be able to readily change direction while walking
- Must be able to run a distance of 100 ft. 1-2 times hourly
- Must be able to walk a distance of one mile
- Must be able to crouch at the knees 6-12 times hourly
- Must be able to kneel on both knees
- Must be able to drive for a period of one hour 3-6 times daily
- Must be able to stand for a period of one hour 6-12 times daily
- Must be able to sit for a period of one hour 6-12 times daily
- Must be able to push / pull 10 pounds
- Must be able to grasp an object with at least one hand
- Must have at least 20 / 40 combined vision with or without corrective lenses
- Must be able to hear a normal spoken voice with or without hearing assistance
Other Skills
Ability to read, write and speak the English language
Salary : $24-$30 per hour based on experience
MEDA
5 days ago