Essential Duties and Responsibilities:

The Adult Skills Center (TASC) provides innovative and proactive services that empower individuals with diverse intellectual, developmental, and mental health needs to achieve their highest level of Independence and realize their greatest potential. Under the supervision of the Senior Clinical Director, the Registered Nurse (RN) is responsible for following health management, supervision and evaluation of clients, as well as staff training.

Primary Duties:

Clinical Duties
1. Assists with administration of medication policy to document and observe patient medication regimen for all patients of Sovereign at all levels of care
2. Ensures accurate documentation of medication orders and observes patients during weekly medication counts
3. Observes patients, charting and reporting changes in patient’s conditions, such as adverse reactions to medication or treatment and taking any necessary action
4. Answers patients’ questions regarding MD orders and determines how to assist them
5. Evaluates medical concerns and directs patients to emergency medical care when required
6. Works as part of a health care team to assess patient needs, plan and modify care, and implement interventions
7. Reviews medication logs and consults with patients and physicians regarding refills
8. Facilitates educational groups on health and medication management
9. Provides monitoring and supervision of patients to support non-clinical staff

Other Duties
1. Perform other duties as assigned
2. Perform other off-site duties as assigned
3. Participate in weekly meetings, trainings, etc. as assigned by supervisor

Qualifications:

The candidate must have completed an RN or similar medical program from an accredited school, current license and/or certification
The individual must be willing to work with a wide variety of symptoms related to mental health and developmental disabilities
Two years of experience, including experience in a mental health care setting
One year of experience working with persons with developmental disabilities required
Must have current California Driver's License/Insurance and clean DMV.
Must receive criminal record clearance through the DOJ.

Physical Requirements:

Ability to drive for work, maintain a valid driver’s license and up-to-date car insurance
Ability to safely and successfully perform the essential job functions consistent with the ADA, FMLA and other federal, state and local standards, including meeting qualitative and/or quantitative productivity standards.
Ability to maintain regular, punctual attendance consistent with the ADA, FMLA and other federal, state and local standards
While performing the duties of this job, the employee is frequently required to stand, walk, and sit. The employee must occasionally lift and/or move up to 50 pounds.

The above is intended to describe the general content of and requirements for the performance of this job. It is not to be construed as an exhaustive statement of duties, responsibilities, or physical requirements. Nothing in this job description restricts management’s right to assign or reassign duties and responsibilities to this job at any time. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

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