Wellness Community Nurse Job at The Arc of Central Alabama, Birmingham, AL

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  • The Arc of Central Alabama
  • Birmingham, AL

Job Description

Description

The Wellness Community Nurse is responsible for providing medical oversight and support to individuals served by The Arc of Central Alabama. This includes conducting assessments, administering medications, supervising MAC workers, and collaborating with healthcare professionals to ensure quality care. The nurse must adhere to the standards set by the Alabama Department of Mental Health (ADMH) and the Alabama Board of Nursing (ABN).
Key Responsibilities
  • Complete Annual Nursing Assessments, Self-Medication Assessments, Choking Risk Assessments, AIMS, and Fall Assessments.
  • Complete Focal and Comprehensive Assessments.
  • Administer injectable medications and perform sterile procedures.
  • Monitor Therap Health Tracking and assess wounds, perform dressing changes, and remove staples/sutures.
  • Monitor and administer medications per prescriptions, standing orders, or verbal orders.
  • Develop, implement, and follow through on plans of care.
  • Supervise and assess MAC workers, ensuring adherence to protocols.
  • Be available for inspection and evaluation through physical, electronic, or telephonic communication.
  • Maintain medication administration records and collaborate with healthcare professionals.
  • Conduct group home audits and attend staff meetings and in-service education programs.
  • Complete ER and Hospital GERs and other documentation as required.
  • Perform other duties as assigned to maintain compliance with ADMH, ABN, or Arc policy.

Requirements

Machines, Tools, Equipment, Software and Hardware:

Phone, computer, office equipment

Medical equipment including blood pressure cuffs, thermometers, syringes, needles, stethoscopes, and wound care supplies

Electronic Health Records (EHR) software, Therap Health Tracking, and pharmacy systems

Medication administration tools and assessment instruments

Training materials for MAC worker supervision and community-based healthcare programs

Protective Equipment Required:

Some duties may require protective gloves, masks, scrubs, lab coats, or other protective medical attire

May be required to wear additional protective gear when training MAC workers or conducting medical assessments

Job Tags

Work at office

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