RN RESIDENTIAL

About the role

RTR is offering a $2,500 Sign on Bonus for New Full Time Hires!

Responsibilities

• Provide clinical consultation regarding complex healthcare issues or newly diagnosed conditions that require an in-depth healthcare management plan.
• Review Physician Orders, including treatments, protocols, and medications with the Residential Manager and/or Director.
• Review clinical records on a regular basis to ensure adequate services and support are provided, referrals are obtained as needed, health screenings and diagnostic tests are done, as needed.
• Periodically review the health status of individuals by observing and interviewing individuals, examining documents and making recommendations.
• Follow hospital admissions and act as a liaison between RTR and DDS for all medical information.
• Audits programs using the MAP Technical Assistance Tool on a periodic basis.
• Attend team meetings concerning individuals’ healthcare/medical issues.
• Provide as requested communication concerning medical issues to all ISP team members.
• Establishes and maintains a strong communication link with managerial staff.
• Interview LPN job applicants and make hiring recommendations, as requested.
• Provide staff training as necessary.
• Provides clinical supervision for LPN staff.
• Participate in on-the-job training and provide coaching to new co-workers as directed.
• Adhere to agency safety standards.
• Perform additional duties, or substitute for others as required.
• Develop and provide all services in accordance with RTR's philosophy and mission.

Requirements

• Registered Nurse diploma or bachelor’s degree with three years related experience and/or training in a community health setting.
• Must hold a valid Registered Nurse license.
• Valid driver’s license.
• Basic knowledge of Microsoft Word and the internet.
• Successful completion of all state and agency mandated training.
• Must be willing to authorize a Criminal History Background Check (CORI) and release of information concerning Disabled Persons Protection Commission (DPPC), Department of Developmental Services (DDS), and other agencies.
• Must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily.

Qualifications

• Fluent in English and have the ability to read and interpret documents such as safety rules, operating and maintenance instructions, and procedure manuals.
• Ability to write routine reports and correspondence.
• Ability to communicate effectively with individuals under supervision, employees of the organization, and customers.

Physical Demands

• Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform these essential functions.
• While performing the duties of this job, the employee is occasionally required to stand, walk, and sit; use fingers, handle, or feel; reach with hands and arms; climb or balance; stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl; and talk and hear.
• The employee is occasionally required to taste or smell.
• The employee must frequently lift and/or move up to 25 pounds and occasionally lift and/or move up to 60 pounds.
• Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and ability to adjust focus.