REGISTERED NURSE, GI/GII                               20 hours                                               Non-union                     ·          Assist in writing, developing, and revision of health care policies and procedures ·          Organize and coordinate client care, in collaboration with the Psychiatrists, Physicians (PCP), Medical Specialists, and local Pharmacist, to ensure continuity of care ·          Provide consultation, and act as a resource to group –home staff regarding issues related to client health care ·          Collect and monitor medical assessment data including patient histories, vital signs, lab work, EKG’S, AIMS scale, behavioral scales, and psychotropic side effects ·          Provide consultation to all case managers, and management staff in areas including health habits, nutrition, and hygiene for clients ·          Collect laboratory sample/specimen(blood, urine, other body fluids) for medical assessment upon order of a physician ·          Perform minor medical treatment and procedures consistent with a MD/APRN order or within the scope of practice allowed by the nurse’s licensure ·          With regard to medication administration, including ensuring the accuracy of type and dosage of medication to be administered ·          Oversee medication certified staff in the accurate delivery of clients required medication (s) ·          Review medication logs daily for accuracy in ordering and dispensing ·          Review medication policies and procedures quarterly and sign-off ·          Response to emergency situations and administer first aid and first responder-basic life support if indicated ·          Respond to client requests for health services and triage health concerns appropriately including utilization of the on-call physician or on site physician, if indicated ·          Provide client and family education on medical issues ·          Provide client instruction, both individually and in groups, on health and hygiene ·          Participate in the development of a standardized, written curriculum for health and hygiene groups ·          Provide client instruction, both individually and in  group on health related topics, including, but not limited to sex education, HIV, STD prevention and reproductive health issues ·          Provide five hours of individual session to clients in program and two weekly groups ·          Assume administrative –on- call responsibilities (AOC)     Schedule:  Mon-Fri, 10:00am-2:00pm