Community RN
Community RN
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$ 75000 - 85000
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Job Description
Full Time - $5000 Sign On Bonus
We are looking for people who want to make a difference. Do you have a passion for helping and caring for others If so we are currently accepting applications for Community RNs. This position works with our health team to provide support and care for individuals with Intellectual Developmental Disabilities in our group homes and supported living sites throughout the Kansas City metro area.
The ideal candidate will have the desire to work in a community setting with individuals who have complex medical needs developmental disabilities acquired brain injury and or mental health issues. This candidate will be responsible for providing care to patients while adhering to compliance standards and be able to recognize patient needs and prioritize those needs with the needs outlined by physicians.
Basic Functions and General Responsibilities
- Ensure skilled care is provided in a way that promotes growth dignity and independence. Provide physical support and assistance with lifting and transferring individuals served who have physical challenges as needed.
- Monthly review of physician orders medication administration record (MAR) and periodic review of any medical documentation of all staff individuals.
- Periodically inspect medication administration application of procedures including medication storage destruction of medication and correct documentation.
- Monitor on a monthly basis the health and safety of individuals.
- Maintains contact with staff who support each individual to assure timely reporting of medical/psychiatric concerns are addressed time appropriately.
- Monthly assessments of each individual to evaluate health concerns and identify changes in their health status. Assessment will include face-to-face visits interviews with support staff and a review of all documentation. The RN will determine the type of data needed to evaluate health care needs and determine the depth of physical assessment required based on each individuals physical/mental needs.
- Monitors individuals between the monthly visits.
- Monitor the application of physician orders including but not limited to treatments procedures labs appointments specialized diets medications outcomes and adaptive equipment for each resident.
- Consult on difficult or complex medical/mental cases keeping staff informed of individual health and safety needs. Report any identified deficiencies in the standard of care provided to Individuals to a member of the administrative team. Communicate any concerns to physicians as needed (directly or through Health Coordinators and/or Program Coordinators)
- Ensure medications medical and safety supplies are ordered and available as needed.
Qualifications
- Must be a Registered Professional Nurse with current licensure
- CPR Certifications preferred
- Knowledge of OSHA FDA and HIPAA compliance
- Knowledge of the theories methods procedures and practices of nursing care.
- Two years of experience working with individuals with developmental disabilities brain injury and or psychiatric illnesses is preferred.
- Must possess a valid drivers license in the state of residence and a satisfactory driving record.
- Basic computer literacy including the ability to record data use electronic time and attendance software and receive and send electronic mail as needed is required.
- Effective critical thinking and communication skills.
- Ability to lift push pull and maneuver up to 75 pounds.
- Ability to reach bend stand sit and walk; perform fine motor activities. Work effectively in a moderate to occasionally loud work environment.
- Must not have been convicted of any disqualifying felony and must not have been substantiated for abuse or neglect in the state of Missouri as recorded by the Department of Mental Healths Employee Disqualification List.
TNC Community is an equal-opportunity employer. All applicants will be considered for employment without attention to race color religion sex sexual orientation gender identity national origin veteran or disability status
Job Type: Full-time On-Call Rotating Weekends
Salary: $75000.00 - $85000.00 per year
Benefits:
- 401(k)
- 401(k) matching
- Continuing education credits
- Dental insurance
- Flexible schedule
- Health insurance
- License reimbursement
- Life insurance
- Paid time off
- Tuition reimbursement
- Vision insurance
Employment Type
Full-Time
