Registered Nurse

About the role

This Registered Nurse (RN) position partners with the Director of Nursing to oversee the care of individuals with Intellectual and Developmental Disabilities, Severe Mental Illness, Autism, and high-acuity behaviors. The role fosters a "One Team" approach, collaborating with medical, clinical, and operations teams to deliver high-quality care and support.

Responsibilities

• Travel to homes to provide high-quality care, including medication management and medical treatment needs.
• Provide education and support to Direct Service Providers.
• Conduct weekly and daily follow-ups to monitor infections when needed.
• Administer medications and vaccinations as requested by physicians or psychiatrists.
• Assess individuals upon admission and per state requirements, ensuring their needs are met.
• Identify, coordinate, and monitor healthcare needs, especially for individuals with complex medical conditions.
• Follow verbal order procedures and administer first aid as needed.
• Provide care as ordered by physicians, including diabetic foot assessments.
• Coordinate care and treatment to ensure psychiatric, medical, dental, and optical appointments are scheduled.
• Communicate and coordinate physical health concerns and follow-up treatments with physicians and psychiatrists.
• Perform medication administration and initial medical classroom training to ensure state requirements are met.
• Educate Direct Support Professionals (DSP) on the use of medical equipment such as scales, blood pressure monitors, oximeters, thermometers, stethoscopes, glucometers, wheelchairs, and other durable medical equipment.
• Participate in medical on-call rotation if required.
• Assist with the development and revisions of medical policies and procedures.
• Assist in the destruction of controlled substances as outlined by DEA guidelines.
• Responsible for triaging medical concerns.
• Audit the medication room, EMAR, and EHR programs following state requirements.
• Assist in care planning as required per market.
• Cooperate with Beacon Specialized Living and other entities during inspections, investigations, or accreditation reviews.
• Educate staff on infection prevention, monitoring, and overall physical health of individuals served.
• Participate in the influenza campaign and provide data where requested.

Education and Qualifications

• Valid RN license with a minimum of two (2) years of previous experience preferred.
• Must pass a criminal background check.
• Must possess a valid driver’s license.
• Proficient in speaking, reading, and writing the English language.
• Approved by state, federal, and government entities to work within BSLS programs.
• Ability to use office equipment, including BSLS information technology systems.

Skills and Abilities

• General knowledge of nursing and healthcare terminology.
• Proven capability of communicating with multiple disciplines.
• Proven ability to de-escalate difficult situations.
• Proven ability to provide care as needed.
• Excellent computer skills.
• Excellent communication skills.

Benefits

• $5,000 sign-on bonus.
• Competitive benefit package including 401K with company match.

Schedule

• Full-time position.
• Monday–Friday, 8:00 AM–5:00 PM with flexible start/end times.
• No regularly scheduled weekends or holidays.