Registered Nurse (RN) | Community Caseload

About the role

The Arc of the Ozarks is seeking a Registered Nurse (RN) to provide medical care and support to individuals with developmental disabilities. This role includes assessing patients, monitoring medical orders, overseeing medication administration, and conducting specialized training classes.

Responsibilities

• Provide assessment, nursing diagnosis, nursing care, and counsel of persons who are ill, injured, or experiencing alterations in normal health processes.
• Maintain communication with agency management and habilitation teams, reporting and documenting all changes in the health status, needs, and identified deficiencies in the standard of care provided to persons served.
• Administer medications and provide medication administration instruction according to guidelines and content prescribed by the Missouri Department of Mental Health.
• Conduct specialized training classes for direct support staff on topics like insulin, catheter, and feeding tube administration.
• Monitor the application of all physicians' orders, including treatments, procedures, labs, appointments, specialized diets, and adaptive equipment for each person served.
• Oversee all functions of medication administration by certified Medication Aides, including reviewing physicians' orders, medication administration records, staff documentation, and inspecting technique and skill.
• Provide medication administration instruction to employees and others assigned in medication administration classes.
• Provide specialized training classes and certifications for direct support staff based on the medical needs of persons served.

Requirements

• Active RN license and registration in the State of MO.
• At least three years of experience in the provision of nursing services in one or more of the following settings: hospital, long-term nursing home, community health facility, or similar setting.

Qualifications

• Passing CPR, First Aid, and Behavior Intervention training.
• Ability to stand, stoop, lift up to 50 lbs, and perform other physical tasks.
• Ability to exercise good judgment and discretion.
• Ability to work varied and flexible hours and adapt to changes in assignments, methods, policies, etc.
• Ability to work with and respect persons with disabilities and advocate for their rights.
• Ability to learn and apply crisis intervention and behavior support techniques.
• Ability to accurately report and record observations.
• Ability to communicate effectively in oral and written form.
• Sincerity in dedication to the mission and the people served by The Arc of the Ozarks.
• Willingness to establish rapport, effectively communicate, and cultivate a positive work culture with both individuals receiving services and Direct Support Professionals.
• Openness to feedback and a growth mindset.
• A willingness for networking and community partnerships to improve services offered to clients.

Benefits

• Competitive salary and excellent working environment.
• Medical, Vision, Dental, and Life Insurance after a 0-day waiting period.
• Employer-paid Life Insurance and AD&D coverage.
• Option to enroll in a 403(b)-retirement plan with employer match up to 4% after a year of service.
• Sick and vacation accrual as well as 7-paid holidays a year and a paid day off to celebrate your birthday.
• Discounts on phone bills and fitness center memberships.
• Monthly Cell Phone Reimbursement Stipend.
• Employee Assistance Program.
• Wellness Program.
• Annual Wage Increase Potential.