Registered Nurse

The RN Consultant provides consultative services to assist people with intellectual and/or developmental disabilities to achieve their best possible health. To promote healthy lifestyles Nursing Consultants assist individuals with a variety of daily health-related tasks which may include advocating with their healthcare providers for them to receive routine and preventative healthcare presenting options that would improve the persons health to the individual and their support team. Monday - Friday (Normal Business Hours) No On Call EHR: Therap for Documentation Who will love this job: An advocate you will stop at nothing to make sure people have the tools necessary for success and are passionate about working as an individual contributor on a team thats driving towards a common goal A collaborator - you naturally draw people together while remaining calm and focused even in emotionally charged situations. A motivator you get teams and partners excited about key initiatives A teacher you have a knack for explaining processes and work well with a variety of internal teams What YOU LL Do: Maintain and review healthcare records of persons served to monitor pertinent issues and provide thorough documentation including preparation of related reports. Develop and maintain effective therapeutic relationships with the individual s circle of support including paid and unpaid caregivers their families and other natural supports. Quality control of medication administration process documentation and error reporting Development and preparation of required reports of the individuals health status Provide nursing support and consultation in accordance with the state s Nurse Practice Act and physician orders. Provide health-related education to the unlicensed workforce and the person served (such as medication administration and infection control). Provide comprehensive ongoing nursing assessments planning and monitoring of the health status of people served to promote their best possible health. Ensure individuals receive routine and preventative health services according to their gender age and specific health conditions. Establish open communication with external healthcare providers to advocate for essential health services. Other duties as assigned Complete the coordination and process of training delegated nursing tasks and provide ongoing support. Requirements Bachelor of Science or Associate Degree in Nursing. Active Registered Nurse licensure for Delaware without restrictions. Developmental Disabilities Nursing Association Accreditation preferred. A minimum of one year of general nursing experience is required. Additional IDD experience is preferred. Certified in CPR & First Aid Valid drivers license.

Shift: Days

Specialty Type: Nursing

Sub Specialties: Registered Nurse

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