The On-Call Back-Up Registered Nurse plays a critical role in supporting two residential group homes and other healthcare programs. This nurse acts as a back up for the Primary Registered Nurse and provides medical support when the Primary Nurse is unavailable, including in-person and virtual support. The Back-Up Nurse is responsible for various tasks that ensure compliance with healthcare regulations, maintain proper medication management, and support overall patient care.
Medical Support & Coverage: On-call 24/7 for all medical-related reports, questions, etc., when the Primary Nurse is unavailable. The Back-Up Nurse must be ready to respond to emergency situations and provide in-person or virtual support as needed.
Documentation Review: Regularly review all documentation created by the Primary Nurse, including monthly narrative notes, Plans of Nursing (PONs), self-medicating assessments, and other medical records to ensure compliance and accuracy.
Medication Management: Oversee medication administration by staff, medication documentation, and prescriptions. This includes ensuring compliance with storage requirements, conducting monthly reviews of medication supplies, and initialing all Medication Administration Records (MARs).
Incident Management: Review and discuss medication errors and incidents with management and staff to identify the cause and ensure corrective actions are taken.
Coordination with Stakeholders: Communicate and coordinate with doctors, people supported, family members, and advocates as needed to ensure proper patient care and compliance with medical guidelines.
Training & Support: Facilitate Approved Medication Administration Personnel (AMAP) training, including 1:1 sessions during staffing crises. Provide nursing support to people in all programs as needed.
Regulatory Knowledge: Maintain knowledge of Office for People With Developmental Disabilities (OPWDD) service regulations to ensure compliance with state and federal guidelines.
Additional Assignments: Complete other tasks and assignments as deemed necessary by the supervisor or as required by the organization.