Description POSITION SUMMARYThe Nurse Educator is responsible to train Kelberman staff on how to provide appropriate medical care and treatment to program participants, complete required quality reviews and documentation, support AMAPs, provide quality oversight of medical duties within all Residential sites, provide support for medication administration and tube feeds, and participate in Agency activities and initiatives.Position Requirements ESSENTIAL RESPONSIBILITIESRole responsibilities include but are not limited to the following:
- Train AMAP course on a monthly/bi-monthly basis (to the discretion of Director of Residential Services)
- Certify and re-certify all AMAPs, support AMAPs in successful medication passes/responsibilities.
- Certify and re-certify all special skills like Tube Feeding, Choking Prevention, and Diabetic Care/Injections as licensing allows.
- Train residential staff to monitor and assess program participant's medical concerns.
- Trains all Kelberman staff on CPR (American Red Cross) use of AED's, First Aid, and Epi-pens.
- Teaches infection control and Food Consistencies.
- Teaches and promotes safe patient handling techniques.
- Provide routine and emergency nursing care to program participants as licensing allows.
- Complete all required documentation and reports according to program regulations for the training of staff and may assist in the documentation reviews for program participants' quarterly and annual medical reviews and charts.
- Provide nursing and medical in-services to staff at Kelberman Residences and other programs as necessary.
- Collaborate with physicians and nurse practitioners on medical issues as warranted.
- Review and act on incident reports and provide necessary re-training for staff.
- Provide on-call medication administration and tube feed coverage as needed.
- Participate in activities as part of the treatment team that may include meetings, appointments, trainings, and committees.
- Complete agency quality reviews as warranted.
- Provide quality oversight of medical duties, documentation, treatments, and follow up.
- Perform quality checks amongst IRAs while on site.
- Performs required nursing oversight at Kelberman's 6-week summer camp.
- Establish a work environment that creates positive communication between supervisors and employees and assimilates new employees to the Agency's culture, values, and mission.
- Ensure compliance with all pertinent government and agency regulations and operating standards.
- Maintain and regularly compile data and documentation to be reviewed by supervisor as required.
- Contribute to a positive work environment through collaborative teamwork and positive communication in alignment with Kelberman's culture, values, and mission.
- Demonstrate excellent work attendance by being punctual and reliable for all scheduled shifts and meetings.
- Ensure compliance with all pertinent government and agency regulations and operating standards.
- Adhere to mandatory reporting requirements and HIPAA laws.
- Other duties as assigned.
REQUIRED SKILLS AND ABILITIES
- Maintain professional boundaries and confidentiality.
- Exercise tact, discretion, and judgment in working with a variety of people.
- Displays flexibility and openness in daily work and encourages others to stay open to change and improvement.
- Demonstrates and promotes respect toward coworkers and adapts behaviors to work effectively with varying people and situations.
- Demonstrated proficiency in the areas of quality assurance, fiscal management, and regulatory compliance of programs and services for persons with significant development and/or healthcare needs.
- Outstanding written and verbal communication skills.
- Demonstrated proficiency in organizational management, systems development, continuous quality improvement and strategic planning.
- Must possess the ability to make independent decisions when circumstances are warranted.
- Must be able to maintain focus in a very busy work environment.
- Must have a strong attention to detail.
- Must be able to manage time independently, adhering to all deadlines including unexpected demands for information and/or additional assignments.
- Must be able to work with diverse personalities, needs, wants and abilities of individuals.
- Must be able to effectively lead groups / curriculum to individuals with varying abilities, diagnosis, and interests.
- Must be able to lead group and one-on-one trainings and discussions.
- Must have good negotiation and counseling skills.
- Must have professionalism in all decision making.
- Use of good judgment based on regulatory and quality standards is required.
EDUCATIONAL REQUIREMENTS/QUALIFICATIONS/EXPERIENCE
- AAS Degree or Higher in Nursing
- Current RN license.
- Basic Computer Skills (Windows, Outlook, Adobe Acrobat, Word, Excel).
- This position has regular and substantial unsupervised or unrestricted physical contact with individuals receiving services and is required by law to be fingerprinted for a criminal history record check under OPWDD (Office for People with Developmental Disabilities)
- Travel and transport are required. Must have a valid NYS Driver's License and require reliable transportation.
WORK ENVIRONMENT & PHYSICAL DEMANDS
- Job related tasks may involve possible exposure to blood, body fluids, tissue or spills or splashes from these substances. May have exposure to unpredictable individuals and situations when working at Kelberman sites.
- OSHA exposure category l.
- The employee frequently is required to stand, walk, and sit. Must be able remain in a stationary position for extended periods of time.
- Must be able to bend, twist, reach.
- Must have the ability to lift up to 50 pounds.
- The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions of the position without compromising workflow and efficiency.
Salary range: $69,680 - $72,800 annuallySupervised by: Director of Residential ServicesThe above job description is meant to describe the general nature and level of work being performed; it is not intended to be construed as an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties, and skills required for the position. This job description may be changed at any time and does not constitute a contract or agreement.We are an equal employment opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status or any other characteristic protected by law.Position Residential Nurse Educator Exempt/Non-Exempt Non-Exempt Location The Kelberman Center Syracuse About the Organization The Kelberman Center is the leading provider of autism services for children, adults and families in the Mohawk Valley and Central New York.We provide comprehensive programming and services for people throughout all phases of life, from early childhood through adulthood, including: Home and Community Based, Educational, Clinical, Residential and Recreation and Camp. Our goal is to meet people and families where they are in life and to support them every step of the way on their journeys navigating autism. The expert staff at The Kelberman Center empower the people we support with specialized, one-of-a-kind programs, resources, support and wrap-around services, creating a fulling, life-enriching experience for people and families.We believe in the power of individuals, family, and community working together to maximize our collective potential.EOE Statement We are an equal employment opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status or any other characteristic protected by law. This position is currently accepting applications.