Registered Nurse (IDD RN) - Day Shift

Responsibilities

• Provide holistic nursing care to individuals with intellectual and developmental disabilities
• Observe, assess, and evaluate the health needs of the people we support
• Coordinate preventative and routine medical care for people supported
• Document nursing care provided
• Provide clinical supervision or oversight for licensed practical nurses and med techs as deemed necessary
• Assist with educational and training programs for new employees to include planning, conducting, and scheduling in a timely manner
• Conduct employee performance evaluations and develop performance improvement plans
• Promote continuous improvement of workplace safety and environmental practices
• Assist physicians with on-site medical clinics where applicable
• Provide health related trainings to unlicensed personnel
• Teach medication administration training to unlicensed personnel when state law allows
• Conduct medication pass observations in the home to ensure staff competency
• Complete skill competency checklists on delegated healthcare tasks
• Teach the people we serve to monitor their health
• Provide medication administration training to people who are able to self-administer medications
• Conduct medication closest assessments
• Perform quality assurance checks and observations to ensure unlicensed personnel are performing health related tasks as assigned
• Conduct routine nursing assessments
• Observe for and report any abnormal health related findings to the physician
• Communicate with physicians, pharmacies, medical suppliers, and the Interdisciplinary Team
• Advocate for the people supported and assist with developing community supports to promote optimal health for the people supported

Requirements

• Education- Registered Nurse or Licensed Practical Nurse
• Experience- One (1) year in the human services field working with individuals with intellectual disabilities and/or mental health disorders
• Required Licenses/Certifications- RN license
• Other requirements: Excellent communication, analytical, and problem-solving skills; Proficient computer skills – Word/Excel/PowerPoint/Outlook, ability to learn and navigate Electronic Medical Records and various database applications for employee training; Ability to develop and maintain effective working relationships with consumers, families, treatment team members, and other personnel involved in consumer treatment; Ability to manage multiple priorities; Must possess strong assessment skills, knowledge of medical procedures, terminology and equipment

Qualifications

Pre-employment screening: Complete criminal background Name checked in the registries. (OIG exclusions database, Child Abuse Registry, and Offenders Against Individuals with Developmental Disabilities)

Drug testing

Education verification and other credentialing based on position requirements. Proof of employment history or references (if required)

Positions that require driving Proof of driver's license, driver's insurance, and vehicle, IF required for providing transportation for individuals.

Benefits

• Payactiv: early access to the money you’ve earned from hours you’ve already worked, before payday!
• Employee perks and discount program: to help you save money!
• Paid Time Off (full-time employees only)
• Health/Insurance (full-time employees only)
• 401(k) retirement savings program
• Wellbeing Programs: Physical, Emotional and Financial
• Chronic Disease management programs for hypertension and diabetes (for qualifying employees)
• Training: Free CPR, first aid, and job-specific training opportunities