Registered Nurse (RN) Trainer

About the role

Benchmark Human Services is seeking a full-time Registered Nurse (RN) Trainer to support individuals' health, safety, and personal goals in our Intensive Treatment Service Homes. Since 1960, we have empowered marginalized populations and are committed to realizing the full potential of everyone we serve.

Responsibilities

• Provide healthcare and wellness coordination for individuals in accordance with all state and federal regulations, including but not limited to HeM-1200s.
• Function as liaison and advocate for individuals' healthcare, wellbeing, and inclusion with all members of the medical and interdisciplinary teams.
• Support individuals in obtaining health services appropriate for their preventative, acute, and/or chronic illness needs.
• Oversee that the health status and physical conditions of individuals are assessed, monitored, reported, and responded to in a timely and appropriate manner.
• Participate in and attend assigned medical individuals' appointments (as directed), individual-specific, nurse, departmental, and other meetings as required.
• Respond to emergency medical situations in a timely manner, as appropriate.
• Train unlicensed staff to meet the healthcare needs of individuals served - including but not limited to medication administration, delegated tasks, treatment protocols, and monitoring.
• Implement and train employees on new and revised health-related policies and procedures in a timely manner as directed.
• Work with Program Manager(s) in overseeing pharmacy and medication needs. This may include but is not limited to reviews, obtaining medications, and prior authorizations.
• Order medical supplies from established formularies as applicable for your program.
• Maintain health-related records, complete documentation and assessments per company policy, federal, and state regulations, as applicable.
• Advise on potential new admissions in regard to healthcare needs and appropriateness for the program.
• Develop and update individual-specific health risk plans to ensure appropriate medical care for assigned individuals.
• Manage transitions of care to and from hospital, nursing home, rehab facility, and/or another agency.
• Provide nursing on-call per program requirements.
• Mandatory reporter of any suspected abuse, neglect, or exploitation.

Qualifications

• RN with current New Hampshire license.
• Experience in community/long-term nursing is preferred.
• Experience working with individuals with intellectual, developmental disabilities, and/or mental illness.
• Valid Driver's License.

Benefits

• $86K salary
• CEU Reimbursement & In-House CE opportunities
• Company laptop provided
• Mileage Reimbursement
• Health, dental, vision insurance
• Flexible Spending Accounts (FSA)
• Paid Time Off and Sick Time Pay
• 401k Plan with company match
• Profit sharing
• Tuition Reimbursement
• Life insurance
• Discount programs
• Referral bonuses
• Advancement opportunities