Registered Nurse or Licensed Practical Nurse

Job Summary:
The Registered Nurse or Licensed Practical Nurse shall have the personality, ability, and temperament necessary to interact with supported persons with diverse-abilities in a manner that respects and maintains the individuals' spirit, dignity, and individuality.
This role provides care and support within the scope of their nursing practice and assists in the daily operation and leadership of the community inclusion service to promote independence, learning, and self-expression according to the abilities and choices of supported persons.

Key Responsibilities:

• Ensure the implementation, regular review, and updating of individualized program plans to address the total needs of each supported person.
• Communicate with fellow RNs/LPNs regarding assessments, required monitoring, necessary nursing care, and other relevant information.
• Update medication administration records (MAR) and medication change sheets as needed.
• Plan and evaluate nursing care and therapies for supported persons, collaborating with physicians, professional therapists, social workers, and other experts.
• Collaborate with team members without nursing backgrounds regarding medications, medication side effects, supported persons' diagnoses, and nursing care procedures, ensuring they can identify and report matters that require monitoring.
• Continuously assess and manage care as needed.
• Advocate for the active participation of each person living in the community.
• Provide necessary assistance and instruction to supported persons in all aspects of their daily lives.
• Ensure that individuals have opportunities for realistic choices in community recreational and leisure activities, tailoring these activities to their preferences.
• Support individuals in developing and maintaining family and personal relationships.
• Serve as a liaison between individuals' homes, families, and community resources.
• Monitor the health and safety of supported persons and implement preventive measures.
• Maintain a clean and tidy living environment at all times.

• Provide quality service for the supported persons, including maintaining standards of care and the health and safety of the persons.
• Attend any planning meetings, including the preparation for and follow-up of each meeting as required.
• Give as much notice as possible when unable to attend work shifts and meetings, ideally, a minimum of 24 hours is required.
• Be responsible for completing all personnel forms, including time sheets, expense claim sheets, and mileage sheets, etc., for Coordinators'/Managers' approval.
• Be available for additional shifts as required.