RN or LPN Community Based - Three 12 hour shifts
RN or LPN Community Based - Three 12 hour shifts
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Job Description
RN or LPN Community Based Residence
Join our remarkable residential team working in a caring committed and respectful work environment!
Full Platinum Benefits!
General Description
Support people in their home with intellectual and developmental disabilities (I/DD) to achieve maximum independence integrating agency core values. Provide reliable compassionate and consistent care while creating meaningful qualitybased relationships in a supportive cultural environment.
*Proof of vaccination required per RIDOH*
Essential Functions
- Monitor assess and advise the management team on health observances and needs while promoting health and wellness through nursing processes.
- Establish a positive and open communication style with everyone supported including all employees family members and other health care providers.
- Promote wellness by applying nursing processes.
- Outline all monthly appointments; provide documentation and information needed to successfully complete the appointment.
- When indicated clarify hospital discharge medication orders and/or plans of care.
- Participate in hospital discharge or intake process along with Director of Nursing.
- Provide instructions and education to those supported and staff as it relates to medical diagnoses and healthcare needs (i.e. Allergies medications diet chronic and acute plans of care etc.
- Coordinate care with clinics outside physicians and hospitals. Attend appointments as needed.
- Experience with Gtubes Jtubes Trach care.
- Other job duties as assigned.
Documentation
Assist with maintaining medical records for all people supported.
Update EMAR. Check and report medication errors omissions or other concerns to management/RN.
Supervise the disposal of discontinued medications (and/or other medical supplies) in accordance with legal requirements.
Training
Provide training to support staff on peoples needs including: competencies medical history treatments and wellness plans.
Monitor staff progress and assess any need for additional training. Report observations to the management team.
Participate in required state and agency trainings including staff meetings.
Provide guidance and support to staff designated to order and stock medications.
Additional Functions of the Job
Assist with providing coverage for vacancies and peers during vacations.
Assumes responsibility for ongoing professional development by participating in communitybased educational trainings.
All other duties as assigned by supervisor(s).
Certification Licenses Registrations
- Graduate from an accredited school of nursing
RN: Associates or Bachelors of Science in Nursing.
LPN: Licensed Practical Nurse degree.
- Experience providing care for chronic acute and mental health needs.
- Must possess a valid Rhode Island Nursing license.
Attitude and Personal Qualities
Teamwork/Empowerment Creates a positive work environment that fosters teamwork. .
Respect Treats everyone with courtesy fairness and dignity.
Integrity/Trust Committed to the highest standards of personal and professional behavior and is honest and ethical in all actions.
Communication/Fairness Resolves conflict through respectful dialogue. Has a reputation for responsive distinguished service.
Schedule & Benefits
Full Time: 36 hours 4 days off
3 Shifts: Wed/Thurs/Sat 7pm to 7 am
Pay Rate: RN $40.50 hourly
LPN $37.00 hourly
Topnotch Platinum Plan Benefits: BCBS Health Insurance (HMO & PPO Plans); Low biweekly employee contributions; Delta Dental Insurance; Health Reimbursement Account (HRA); Eye Med Vision Insurance; Agency sponsored life insurance; 401K Retirement Plan; Vacation time; Sick time; Employee Assistance Program (EAP); Tuition Reimbursement up to $2400 a year); Aflac Insurance (Accident/Cancer/Life); Pet Insurance; Identity Theft Insurance; Career Development; Employee Health and Wellness events Employee Discounts and more!
EEO
Employment Type
Part-Time
