Registered Nurse- PRN

Job Summary:This nursing role provides medical oversight of people we support through direct observation and consultation. With the goal of assisting persons supported to achieve their highest level of health and independence. The nursing role focuses primarily on interventions that maximize the psychosocial physical affective cognitive and developmental strengths of the persons families staff significant others and those who deliver services. The Registered Nurse provides nursing leadership and serves as an advocate to ensure individuals receive appropriate healthcare treatment health education and other health related services which honor the rights of the persons : PRNSigning Bonus- $2000Essential Duties: total equals 100% -- less than 10% not documentedPerson Centered Care/Consultation/Assessment- 40% Consult on all clinical needs for the people we serve including difficult or complex medical/behavioral cases. Provide in-person care as determined by the individuals needs and program/state requirements. Obtains an initial health history and performs initial physical examination on admission per state requirements. The ability to effectively triage medical concerns via phone and instruct non-licensed staff to provide appropriate care. Provides 24-hour on-call support in rotation with nursing team to residential staff to address individual medical needs and emergencies. Identifies health care needs for the person based on the data collected through the nursing process and develops a plan with goals and interventions specific to the needs of the person. Implements the plan to promote maintain or restore wellness prevent illness and/or provide appropriate end-of-life care. Evaluates response of the person to the interventions/supports provided and revises the plan accordingly. Provides nursing care according to the physicians orders in compliance with recognized nursing standards and State and Federal 25% Provide education regarding general health and person-specific needs. Provide medication administration training to non-licensed staff. Periodic observation of the technique and skill of certified staff delegated to pass medications and provide additional training as needed. Periodically inspect medication administration application of procedures including medication storage destruction of medication and correct documentation. Provide appropriate delegation of non-licensed staff per state - 20% Review compliance of physician orders including but not limited to treatments procedures labs appointments specialized diets medications outcomes and adaptive equipment for each person we serve. Collects health and functional status data for persons with intellectual and/or developmental disabilities systematically and continuously. The data is documented communicated and made readily accessible. Participates in quality assurance data collection and reporting as indicated by program requirements. The ability to prioritize and manage tasks successfully to meet the needs of the program per state - 15% Maintains open and consistent communication with individuals families/guardians other health-care providers and regulatory oversight agencies. Participates and prepares for on-site survey and licensing audits. Collaborates as part of the interdisciplinary team in developing implementing and evaluating the individuals plan of care. Participation and review of general event reporting and interdisciplinary team follow-up. Oversee the implementation of health care policies and procedures and recommend revisions as needed in collaboration with Regional Director of Nursing and National Director of above reflects the general details necessary to describe the principle and essential functions of the position and shall not be construed as the only duties that may be assigned for the Skill and Abilities for Success in the Role:Knowledge: Theoretical or practical understanding of a subject acquired and increases through experience. Skills: Proficiencies developed through training practice or experience. Abilities: The level and quality of being able to do something improved with training and to function as an advocate for individuals for whom care is provided. Must have strong communication and organizational skills and ability to properly document in a timely fashion. Basic knowledge and understanding of intellectual and developmental disabilities. Has a commitment to the team approach. Ability to work effectively with others can demonstrate mature guidance leadership and flexibility. Eagerness to increase knowledge of nursing and of the care and treatment of individuals with intellectual and developmental ability to effectively and efficiently use computers or mobile devices to input access modify or output information. This includes the ability to quickly access store and retrieve data. Good working knowledge and application of general nursing skills. If not currently certified willingness and ability to complete AbleLight CPR course. Ability to provide essential training courses for AbleLight staff as mandated and directed by each state/region (such as Medication Administration.) Respect for the individuals supported and commitment to assist them in achieving their best possible health. Ability to work independently as well as collaboratively as Values The Way We Work:Mission First -We are called to support others to flourish and that deserves our full energy commitment and AbleLight -We are ONE TEAM working together to advance quality. We value collaboration accountability transparency and Love -We are guided by our Christian Faith because all people have infinite value. We welcome and love every person we act with empathy grace dignity and Job Qualifications:Education: Must be a graduate of an approved Registered Nursing educational program bachelors degree : Prefer two years experience with background in case management education home health hospice community nursing geriatrics behavioral health psychiatric nursing and/or in the field of intellectual and/or developmental disabilities . Certs: Active and current RN license in good standing for the state(s) assigned to practice. Must have a valid drivers license and a clear driving record. Must hold First Aid/CPR certification and/or instructor or ability to : Frequent Local Travel to assigned sites Other: Able to assist with a two-person lift of an adult. Able to do frequent bending and lifting; push and pull 50 pounds. Frequent walking bending and stooping. Ability to perform : $40- $43BLC123RN