Entry-Level Registered Nurse

Penn-Mar Provides:

• Stable Mon-Fri work schedule 8:00a-4:30p primarily in an office setting
• Minimal On-Call Responsibility: available to respond to after-hours health-related inquiries from direct support team members via phone call or text message providing clinical direction as certain situations an occasional evening or weekend on-site visit may be required to address urgent health or support needs.
• Annual salary starting at $65000
• Paid vacation days and holiday pay
• Employee referral bonus program
• Extensive paid training as well as continual opportunities for further job-related education and career advancement
• Tuition Reimbursement
• Supportive leadership team who wants to help YOU succeed
• Medical dental vision short- and long-term disability
• 403b retirement plan

The Registered Nurse (RN) is responsible for:

• Oversight and coordination of medical care for people supported including:
  • attending medical appointments and hospital visits supporting hospital/rehab discharges and train team members on new procedures
  • actively participating in hospital discharges ensuring team members are trained on any changes or new procedures
  • obtaining medical equipment and supplies
  • coordinating equipment inspections and repairs as needed
  • assisting with medication management and coordinating with pharmacies
  • liaising with medical providers and team members other support staff
  • reviewing medical documentation for accuracy and ensuring recommendations are implemented
• HRST
  • obtain HRST Clinical Reviewer Certification
  • complete timely Clinical Reviews
  • review and apply training recommendations in coordination with operations supervisors
• Training
  • manage PA Medication Administration initial training and ensure timely revalidation for all PA team members
  • support Penn-Mars Learning & Development team by facilitating organizational training as needed
  • Provide thorough training in tasks including feeding tube procedures vital signs nebulizer treatments lifts oxygen therapy specialized diets etc.
• Responding to after-hours calls and messages from direct support team members providing clinical direction as needed
• Following all incident reporting based on state requirements in a timely manner
• Actively participating in ODP or PAR nursing related meetings/groups

Minimum Requirements:

• Hold a Pennsylvania RN license
• Valid drivers license with at least 2 years of driving experience on a full license (time spent driving on a learners permit/provisional license does NOT count toward this requirement)
• High School Diploma/GED
• One year of nursing experience in a healthcare setting preferred
• Previous experience supporting individuals with disabilities preferred

Physical Requirements:

• Lift and carry or otherwise move items weighing 20/50 pounds regularly/occasionally
• Transfer or assist in transferring individuals
• Adequate visual acuity to perform essential functions
• Read write and speak English to communicate with individuals and team members

Penn-Mar is an Equal Opportunity Employer and is committed to diversity and inclusion.

Required Experience:

Junior IC