Registered Nurse

REM Community Services, part of the Sevita family, provides community-based services for individuals with intellectual and developmental disabilities. A registered nurse will join our mission-driven team to provide nursing services, training, and support to address the medical or psychiatric needs of clients.

SUMMARY

The Registered Nurse is responsible for nursing services, training, and support to address medical or psychiatric needs of individuals with developmental disabilities, acquired brain injuries, substance abuse issues, and/or emotional or behavioral challenges.

ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS

Conduct the medical assessment of each individual referred to the program and collaborate with Intake staff to determine appropriate placement in the community. Participate in the development and implementation of service plans and supervise, in conjunction with physicians, the medical components of the plan. Review documents and revise all nursing-related care plans regularly. Ensure medical records and reports are current and complete in accordance with regulatory and corporate standards, including medication administration records and physician’s orders. Maintain contact with primary care physicians and specialists, and attend doctor visits when directed. Promote health and wellness for individuals and ensure nursing actions and steps are put in place for prevention. Administer medications according to established guidelines. Provide documentation for all medications given and review medication administration records for compliance. Oversee the management of high-risk medical conditions and private duty nursing services. Develop training flow charts specific to each individual receiving services, provide and document medical skills training to clients, mentors, respite providers, staff, and, when appropriate, the biological family. Present medical skills components at Pre-service Orientation. Participate as an Individual Health Plan (IHP) or Plan of Care (POC) team member. Evaluate the medical needs of each individual for initial IHP/POC. Ensure IHP/POC goals and objectives are medically indicated. Generate ongoing health care protocols for the specific medical conditions outlined in the IHP/POC. Provide consultation and technical assistance to staff and mentors regarding home care issues and operation of durable medical equipment. Coordinate, organize and/or assist with household activities such as light housekeeping and meal preparation; transport individuals to planned activities and appointments. Participate in on-call system as needed. May actively participate in IDT meetings, Human Rights Committee, Health and Safety Committee, and Administration meetings. Perform other related duties and activities as required.

SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITIES

None required.

MINIMUM KNOWLEDGE AND SKILLS

Graduate of an accredited RN program. One year experience working with medically complex individuals.

CERTIFICATES, LICENSURES, AND REGISTRATIONS

Current state RN License. Current driver's license, car registration, and auto insurance if providing transportation to individuals receiving services. Current CPR/First Aid certification.

OTHER SKILLS AND ABILITIES

N/A.

BLOOD BORN PATHOGEN CATEGORY

Job requires performance of duties that involve potential exposure to blood, body fluids, or tissues. Tasks that do involve exposure are an expectation of employment.

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS

Heavy work. Exerting up to 100 pounds of force occasionally, and/or up to 50 pounds of force frequently, and/or up to 20 pounds of force constantly to move objects.

OTHER REQUIREMENTS

Travel as needed.

AMERICANS WITH DISABILITIES ACT STATEMENT

External and internal applicants, as well as position incumbents who become disabled, must be able to perform the essential job functions either unaided or with assistance of a reasonable accommodation to be determined on a case-by-case basis via the interactive process. As an equal opportunity employer, we do not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy, sexual orientation, or gender identity), national origin, age, disability, genetic information, veteran status, citizenship, or any other characteristic protected by law. #J-18808-Ljbffr Sevita