Registered Nurse (RN) Full or Part Time

Registered Nurse (RN)

The Registered Nurse (RN) position is a full time or part-time position for a BSN who enjoys using a repertoire of nursing knowledge the nursing process and working with an interdisciplinary team. The RN provides healthcare to adults & children with developmental disabilities and mental health issues living in residential care. This is an exciting position for an individual who desires to learn from an expert team and expand your knowledge base in behavioral therapies autism mental health care and developmental disabilities. As a team member the RN is responsible for full health assessments and directing the healthcare of each resident. Guided by the current Registered Nurses the nurse will assume case management and advocacy for individuals in homes licensed by the Department of Social Services Department of Health Services and the Department of Developmental Disabilities. The position requires the ability to self-direct and use team leadership skills. While working with the team the RN has opportunities to develop skills at their pace as a nurse case manager nurse educator and administrator.

Qualifications

• Licensed RN with Bachelors degree in Nursing
• Good assessment and writing skills
• Computer abilities including Microsoft Word
• Drivers license in good standing
• Covid-19 vaccination required upon hire or within 60 days of hire for organizational safety
• Good interpersonal and communication skills
• Willingness to provide phone coverage 24/7 in cooperation with a team of RNs
• Flexible hours: Available for daytime meetings and to attend to client needs.
• Ability to clear a criminal background check with DOJ/FBI
• Speak read and write in English. Spanish as a second language is a bonus.
• Physical condition sufficient to engage in frequent to continuous standing walking lifting carrying objects assisting with transfers pushing pulling bending kneeling squatting reaching running and managing aggressive behaviors. These activities involve normal housework and assisting individuals who may engage in physical aggression.
• Able to pass the physical exam including the ability to push pull lift up to 50 lbs.
• Ability to respond to any and all situations that occur within the facility to ensure the safety of all clients and staff.

Responsibilities

• Incidental nursing assessment and care of acute and chronic health conditions
• Monthly notes quarterly assessments full written assessments semi-annually
• Drug regimen monitoring
• Coordination of physicians and other healthcare providers
• Training and supervision of paraprofessionals in medication administration and healthcare activities
• Human Rights Committee
• Incident Reviews
• Licensing audits

What We Offer You!

• Support Support Support from an Expert team
• Career Advancement
• Competitive Pay
• Independence and flexible hours.
• Certification and Training Opportunities (at no cost to you)
• Ongoing and Continuing Education and Training at Hope House