Registered Nurse

Registered Nurse

This is a professional and staff support position. The Registered Nurse's primary responsibility is to monitor the provision of health care services in the facility to ensure that the level of care provided is in accordance with regulation, statute, and individual professional standards.

Shift: Monday through Friday from 8:30am-5pm, split between Escondido and Ramona, CA

Earn: $55.00 per hour

Experience

• 1-3 years experience working as a registered nurse
• Prefer 2 years' experience in a community health service, long-term care and/or serving developmentally disabled or a related population.
• A thorough knowledge of professional nursing principles, practices and methods; good working knowledge of regulatory requirements.
• Demonstrated high level of proficiency in patient assessment, care plan development and related admission and discharge activities.
• Ability to effectively contribute expertise in interdisciplinary program model and effectively establish and teach relevant nursing curriculum in direct contact staff.
• Demonstrated ability to effectively organize time and set priorities.
• Excellent oral and written communication skills.

General Duties/Responsibilities

• Carry out the nursing functions as required in Title 22, Chapter 6 and Welfare and Institution Code (WIC).
• Develop, implement, sustain and coordinate health care services; establish good working relationships with direct contact staff, facility managers, Administrator, physicians, dietician, pharmacist, and other related health support professionals. Ensure clients receive timely health and dental assessments meeting regulatory requirements (i.e., Department of Health Services licensing and certification as well as the Medi-Cal field office).
• Maintain high standards of nursing practices and assure that services are in compliance with agency policies and procedures and state and ARFPSH regulations.
• Prepare quarterly client health assessments, monthly health summaries, and individual client health care plans. Effectively document these evaluations.
• Coordinate quarterly pharmacy reports, dietary assessments, occupational therapy reports and other health support service information into care plan development as relevant.
• Complete reports, medical records documentation, physician's orders and assignments accurately and adhere to established time schedules.
• Plan and implement nursing and health related in-service education programs for all facilities and direct contact staff.
• Prepare lesson plans containing objectives, course content, method of instruction and method of evaluation for each class scheduled and completed.
• Maintain medications and medical equipment and supplies according to applicable regulations.
• Plan and implement Medication Administration training for all eligible direct contact staff.
• Observe and teach the organization's infection control policies and procedures to direct contact staff.
• Monitor and document all instance of communicable disease and infection in the facility's infection control log as outlined in the facility Policy & Procedure Manual.
• Ensure client education in bowel bladder issues, sexual counseling and preventative health issues.
• Participate in pre-admission evaluations and discharges as part of the interdisciplinary team.
• Participate in semi-annual, and annual interdisciplinary team meetings, Human Rights Committee, Medication Review meetings, and Nurse Team meetings.
• Act as a clinical resource and staff support to the Facility Managers, QIDP's, interdisciplinary team, and direct contact staff.
• Identify safety hazards and initiate corrective action as necessary.
• Accept assigned duties in a cooperative manner.
• Adheres to all Merakey policy and procedures
• Perform other related duties as directed by the Director of Nursing and/or the Administrators.

Additional Knowledge, Skills, & Abilities

• Organizational Skills
• Leadership
• Teamwork
• Communication

Physical Demands

• Heavy Work: Exert up to 100lbs occasionally, and/or 50lbs frequently, and/or over 20lbs continuously.

Work Location Type

• Residential Environment

Benefits

Merakey offers generous benefits that promote well-being, financial security, and work-life balance, including:

• Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision coverage, plus access to healthcare advocacy support.
• Retirement plan -- both pre-tax and Roth (after-tax) options available for employee contributions.
• DailyPay -- access your pay when you need it!
• On the Goga well-being platform, featuring self-care tools and resources.
• Access Care.com for backup childcare, elder care, and household services.
• Confidential counseling, legal, and financial services through our Employee Assistance Program (EAP).
• Tuition reimbursement and educational partnerships.
• Employee discounts and savings programs on entertainment, travel, and lifestyle.
• Access to Pryor Online Learning for free online personal development classes.

About Merakey

Merakey is a non-profit provider of developmental, behavioral health, and education services. More than 8,000 employees provide support to nearly 40,000 individuals and families throughout 12 states across the country each year. Merakey strictly follows a zero-tolerance policy for abuse.

Merakey is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer! We deeply value diversity and do not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, national origin, ethnic background, sex, gender, gender identity, sexual orientation, age, marital status, veteran status, genetic information, or disability status. Moreover, we are committed to creating teams that reflect the diversity of the communities we serve and encourage applicants from underrepresented backgrounds to apply. Merakey welcomes all Veterans to apply!

Qualifications & Experience

• Education: Associate Degree
• Current license as a California Registered Nurse.