Residential Regiistered Nurse
Preferred Family Healthcare · Cape Girardeau, MO · 2 wk ago
On-siteHealthcare$12k/yrFull-time
About the role
Join our team as a Registered Nurse responsible for monitoring the safety and well-being of individuals with intellectual and developmental disabilities in our IDD residential services program. You'll conduct monthly health assessments, communicate with each client's support team, ensure staff supervision and training, and complete documentation and reporting requirements.
Our ideal candidate has a current Missouri RN license, strong communication skills, and the ability to remain calm in crisis situations.
Responsibilities
- Conduct and document monthly head-to-toe assessments of each residential client
- Maintain communication with agency management and the client's support team
- Report and document changes in client's health status and needs
- Consult with supervisors regarding emergent care and acute medical needs
- Ensure staff supervision/delegation and specialized instruction are conducted and documented
- Complete monthly service logs, ensure authorized units are delivered, and attend required trainings
- Conduct Abnormal Involuntary Movement Scale (AIMS) assessments every 3-6 months
- Provide Level 1 Med Aide training to employees, if assigned
- Complete Health Risk Screening Tool (HRST) duties, if assigned
- Assist in responding to HIPS reviews, Mortality reviews, and other nursing reviews
- Adhere to policies and procedures, and act as an advocate for persons served
- Complete other duties as assigned
Requirements
- Must be a currently registered, licensed registered nurse in the State of Missouri
- Current certification in CPR and First Aid
- Ability to operate calmly in a crisis
- Positive attitude when working with others
- Good verbal and written communication skills
Benefits
- Annual bonuses – up to $12,000 in annual bonuses
- Employee benefits package – health, dental, vision, retirement, life, and more
- Paid time off – 29 days per year including vacation and holiday pay
- Mileage reimbursement – company paid for work functions requiring travel
- Top-notch training – initial, ongoing, comprehensive, and supportive
- Career mobility – advancement opportunities/promoting from within
- Welcoming, warm, supportive work culture and environment that promotes your well-being, values you as a human being, and encourages your health and happiness