Registered Nurse

About the role

Mentor Community Services, a part of the Sevita family, provides community-based services for individuals with intellectual and developmental disabilities. You'll join a mission-driven team and create relationships that motivate us all every day.

Responsibilities

• Conducts the medical assessment of each individual referred to the program and collaborates with an Intake staff member to determine appropriate placement in the community
• Participates in the development and implementation of service plans and supervises, in conjunction with the physicians, the medical components of the plan
• Reviews documents and revises all nursing/nursing related care plans on a regular basis
• Ensures medical records and reports are current and complete in accordance with regulatory and corporate standards, including medication administration records and physician’s orders
• Promotes health and wellness for individuals and ensures nursing actions and steps are put in place for prevention
• Administers medications according to established guidelines
• Provides documentation for all medications given and reviews medication administration records for compliance
• Oversees the management of high-risk medical conditions and private duty nursing services
• Develops training flow charts specific to each individual receiving services, provides and documents medical skills training to clients, mentors, respite providers, staff, and where appropriate, the biological family
• Presents medical skills components at Pre-service Orientation
• Participates as an Individual Health Plan (IHP) or Plan of Care (POC) team member
• Evaluates the medical needs of each individual for initial IHP/POC
• Ensures IHP/POC goals and objectives are medically indicated
• Generates ongoing health care protocols for the specific medical conditions outlined in the IHP/POC
• Provides consultation and technical assistance to staff and mentors regarding home care issues along with operation of durable medical equipment
• May be required to coordinate, organize and/or assist with household activities such as light housekeeping and meal preparation; transport individuals receiving services to planned and/or necessary activities and appointments
• Participates in on call system as needed
• Travels between multiple locations during work hours
• Provides support and is accessible to staff at all locations during working hours
• May be required to be accessible after hours for consolation
• Actively participates in IDT meetings, Human Rights Committee, Health and Safety Committee and Administration meetings
• Performs other related duties and activities as required

Requirements

• Graduate of an accredited RN program
• One year experience working with medically complex individuals

Skills

• Ability to travel between multiple locations
• Knowledge of medical assessments and care plans
• Experience with medication administration and documentation
• Ability to promote health and wellness
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team

Benefits

Sevita offers a comprehensive benefits package including health insurance, retirement plans, and paid time off.

Pay

$33/hourly

Schedule

Part-time (10 to 12 hours per week, varies Monday-Friday, 8:30a-4:00pm)