Danville Services of Arizona LLC

09/14/2022

Whoever sent the private message regarding the PD...you sent it to an old Danville account.....send it to their new page please.

10/18/2021

The LPN Nurse responsibilities include providing for the emotional, medical, and physical needs of Danville’s clients to assure their quality of life, to have joy, relationships, and celebration in their lives, and to be as independent as possible. As an LPN staff nurse, you would be responsible to observe, document, report, and take action and follow-up on client’s health, safety, and medical needs, and implement medical recommendations made by the team. We hire, develop and manage nursing staff following state and Nurse Practice Act requirements.

ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS

1. Behavior should be professional at all times and consistent with Danville’s culture, mission, values, philosophy, policies and procedures. Expectations may include, but are not limited to:
• Treat clients and others with dignity and respect.
• Provide clients opportunities to build relationships with family and friends, and have joy and celebration in their lives.
• Engage in honest and respectful communication, cooperative work effort, contribute to a harmonious working environment, and maintain positive relationships with co-workers, management, clients, and outside agencies.
• Does not engage in activities other than official business during work hours
• Comply with company policies and procedures, including, but not limited to Performance Policy, Danville Conduct with Clients Policy, Workplace Health and Safety, Abuse/Neglect/Exploitation, Dress/Safety, Equal Employment Opportunity, Unlawful Harassment, Drug and Alcohol Testing, and Deficit Reduction Act.

2. Hire, manage, and develop employees consistent with Danville’s vision, mission, values, policies and procedures, and federal, state, and local laws and regulations. Responsibilities may include, but are not limited to:
• Manage the staffing process compliant with policy and federal, state and local laws and regulations.

• Attend regular monthly employee meetings to discuss programmatic and other issues.
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• Ensure employees have an understanding of clients’ goals, that they demonstrate competency in working with clients on their goals, that they are familiar with clients’ Behavior Support Plans, and are using approved behavioral strategies.

3. In compliance with Danville, federal, state and local laws and regulations, manage the program in a manner that assists clients in achieving their desired quality of life, and ensure clients’ total care needs are met. Responsibilities may include, but are not limited to:
• Maintain staff ratios that provide required staffing hours for program clients.
• As directed by the Program Director or Coordinator, address clients’ grievances.
• Perform direct support responsibilities as required to meet client needs.
• Prepare, with the Program Coordinator, for clients’ annual meetings, assist in the creation of official annual support plans, and ensure all required assessments are completed during the annual support plan process.
• Develop meaningful relationships with clients, and make recommendations to improve their quality of life.
• Foster positive relationships with clients’ parents, guardians, state coordinators, or any others significant in clients’ lives, and with Program Coordinator review/approval correspond with them to address concerns.
• Ensure the program meets or exceeds state licensing and/or housing requirements.
• Maintain a high degree of contact with Program Coordinator seeking her/his counsel often.
• Assist as needed with investigations, and report allegations of abuse, neglect, exploitation or fraud to appropriate management and/or outside agencies within required timeframes.
• Ensure that program vehicles are maintained in good repair, facilitate regular maintenance, report issues to the Program Coordinator and create a plan and participate as needed in transporting clients to and from day programs, medical appointments, or other acti

10/18/2021

10/16/2021

Staff nurse responsibilities include providing for the emotional, medical, and physical needs of Danville’s consumers and improving their quality of life by observing, documenting, reporting, taking action and following-up on their health, safety, and medical needs, and implementing medical recommendations made by the team and the RN House Manager. Staff nurses provide nursing services under the direction of the Nurse House Manager and are required to stay within the scope of the Nurse Practice Act.

ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS

1. Personal conduct should be professional at all times, and consistent with Danville’s culture, mission, values, philosophy, and policies and procedures.

2. Assess (RN) or note change of condition (LPN), document per state and Danville protocols, and report to the appropriate management any changes in consumers’ condition, including, but not limited to, signs and symptoms which may be indicative of changes in their overall health, lung sounds, vital signs, changes in pain status, and skin integrity. In case of emergency, immediately call 911 and then contact the Program Director and/or State Director.

3. Administer medication and topical treatments to consumers as prescribed, following Danville’s procedures and according to consumers’ individual medication protocols.

4. Support consumers in maintaining good personal hygiene.

5. After being properly trained and passing competency, perform additional nursing responsibilities per consumers’ individual needs, protocols, and Health Care Providers’ (HCPs’) orders.

6. Ensure consumers’ privacy is respected at all times.

7. Act as a resource to direct support professionals.

8. Report to work on time, and if unable to report to work, or if there is a need to come to work late, or leave early, follow Danville’s approval policy.

9. Complete required in-service and on-going training requirements within Danville and State required timeframes and meeting required competency levels.

10. Assure thorough, timely, communication with all employees regarding issues related to consumers’ health and quality of life.

11. As necessary, or requested, safely transport consumers to and from activities, work, and home, and comply with Danville’s vehicle safety, maintenance, and cell phone use policies.

ADDITIONAL RESPONSIBILITIES

This job description is not intended to be all inclusive, therefore, the employee may perform other reasonable duties as requested.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

Education and Experience

RN Degree (AD, BSN or MSN) or LPN from an accredited school of nursingMinimum of 1 year nursing experience preferred

Additional Requirements

Must be able to pass a criminal background/fingerprint and central registry check

Must be 23 years of age, have a valid driver’s license, and an insurable driving record

Nursing license must be valid in the State of AZ

Must have good interpersonal communication skillsKnowledge of Microsoft OfficeBasic keyboarding and computer skillsMust be highly organized

Special Skills/Training/Certifications

Must have an unencumbered nursing license

CPR, Prevention & Support, Article 9 & other training as required by Danville and the State of Arizona Division for Developmental Disabilities.

Physical Demands and Working Conditions:

1. Physical Requirements: Requires repetitive manual and finger dexterity and eye- hand coordination; requires the ability to use all office equipment; and the ability to lift/carry up to 50 pounds using appropriate body mechanics. Must be able to remain awake and alert for the duration of each shift. Must be able to bend, stoop, push, pull, reach, sit, and walk for periods of time. Must be able to utilize proper body mechanics while assisting with the transfer of individuals weighing up to 250 pounds utilizing manual or mechanical lifting devices.

2. Visual, hearing, and communication requirements: Requires corrected vision and hearing to normal range, with or without reasonable accommodation. Must be able to communicate verbally and in writing with all staff, other professionals, and consumers. Must be able to give and receive verbal and written instructions in English.

3. Work location: Home-like and office settings with varying degrees of background noise. The possibility of exposure to blood borne pathogens exists if universal precautions are not followed. May require working under stressful conditions at times and handling emergencies. There will be pressure at times to meet scheduled appointments and deadlines and manage crisis situations. This position will interact with consumers who are intellectually and developmentally delayed and may be frail or confused and have the potential for verbal or physical aggression.

06/21/2021

Happy Father’s Day from Danville Services of Arizona!

05/31/2021

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05/31/2021

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