Registered Nurse (RN)

Location:LakewoodWA(onsiteposition; some travelrequired)
Position Type:Full-Time Hourly
Salary: $40.00 - $47.00/hour (depending on experience)

Benefitssummary:

• Paid MedicalDental LifeInsurance and Employee Assistance Program (EAP)with other voluntary product options 1st of the month following date of hire.

• 401K plan is available after one yearservice and1000 hoursof service.

• Paid Time Off (PTO):Bi-weekly allotment resulting in an annual total of168 hoursof PTO.

• PaidTraining.

• License renewal feesfor BCBAandapprovedcontinuingeducation costs are covered by Hope Human Services.

• Holiday Pay:Four paid holidays each year.

Job overview:

As the registered Nurse (RN) you will oversee all nursingand related services and tasks for individuals in Supported Living CommunityProtection Supported Living and Bed-based Diversion Programs at Hope HumanServices. These include completing nursing tasks overseeing nursing supporttraining and coordinating delegation of DSP level medical support coordinationof supports and services with community providers/hospitals and overseeing thecompanys compliance with RCW WAC and DDCS policy/contract duties include completing nursing assessments managing medicaldatabases consulting with plan writers and representing HHS in policy/contractnegotiations as it relates to nursing services and supports

Job Duties/Responsibilities

• Hospital admission meetings/Consistent ER point of communication.
• Medical Documentation Review.
• AVS review screening and filing.
• Hospital discharge coordination and medical/safety protocol development.
• Provide medical advice and nursing discretion.
• Creating and monitoring medical protocols.
• Providing nursing tasks.
• Monitoring complex plans for new medications including psychoactive medication medical procedures and potential drug interactions.
• Monitoring the use and effectiveness of on-going medications.
• Medical observations for tasks that require nursing judgement.
• Consulting and providing staff with instructions for medication refusals and medication window extensions.
• Providing complex medical guidance to DDCS CRM strengthening relationships with guardians and providing medical oversight to the operations team.
• Monitor medical appointments post-appointment specialist coordination post-hospital PCP appointments and support in removing barriers to medical services.
• Compiling and organizing HIPPA compliant medical records to ensure medical diagnosis are well documented accurate and supported by previous medical documentation.
• Providing medical guidance for what level of medical attention is required (wound refusal etc.) to alleviate strain on hospital resources.
• Identify how medical diagnosis may be contributing to behavior. Nurse will provide guidance to the Positive Behavior Support plan writer. The FA/PBSP template asks to explain how the diagnosis may impact the persons level of function and impact on behavior; a nurse has more technical training on how a diagnosis may impact a person.
• Provide medical evaluation to rule out pain/medical concerns prior to FA/PBSP development.
• Medication Administration Record (MAR) management updates monthly approvals auditing.
• Nurse Delegation oversight and management.
• Maintain electronic health record log database and serve as primary contact point for medical providers.

Qualifications

• At least 21 years of age.
• Bachelors or Masters degree in a related field.
• Current active Registered Nursing (RN) license in Washington State.
• Maintain 12 hours of continuing education credits annually.
• Valid CPR and First Aid certification.
• Ability to pass and maintain Washington State criminal background clearance.
• Valid Washington State drivers license personal auto insurance and acceptable driving record.
• Flexibility to travel/attend in-person meetings as needed.
• Experience in home settings; experience supporting individuals with developmental disabilities or autism spectrum disorders preferred.
• Strong understanding of human behavior learning principles motivation behavioral assessment methodologies and data analysis with the ability to interpret trends and adjust strategies accordingly.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite and willingness to learn additional software for data collection workflows and documentation.
• Demonstrated professional skills including clear written and verbal communication; relationship-building with staff participants and families; ability to work independently and collaboratively; effective time and priority management in fast-paced environments; proactive problem-solving; recognition of emerging concerns; and meeting quality and productivity standards.
• Minimum one year of experience in social service preferably within the intellectual/developmental disabilities (I/DD) or DDA/DDCS field (preferred).

• Experience with Nurse Delegation (preferred).

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