Registered Nurse

Registered NurseAchieva Main Office – Pittsburgh, PA 15203OverviewPosition Type: Full TimeDescriptionPay Rate: $67,626/year Position Type: Full Time Location: Achieva Main Office – Multiple Program Sites (Local travel required) Schedule: Full-Time, includes after-hours on-call rotation Sign-On Bonus: $2,000 Make a Meaningful Impact Are you a dedicated nursing professional looking to apply your clinical expertise toward empowering others? Achieva is seeking a Registered Nurse to provide high-quality medical guidance and advocacy for people with disabilities. In this role, you will bridge the gap between healthcare and daily support, ensuring that every individual has the health and wellness foundation they need to lead a life of personal significance.About Achieva For over 75 years, Achieva has been committed to supporting and including individuals with disabilities and their families. We envision a community where everyone leads a life of personal significance. Achieva provides personalized services and opportunities that respect each person's unique aspirations.Position Summary The Registered Nurse provides clinical nursing assessments, guidance, consultation, training, and advocacy to support the medical and behavioral health needs of people supported throughout Achieva Support. This position works collaboratively with program leadership, healthcare practitioners, employees, pharmacies, hospitals, and families to ensure appropriate medical care, health education, and person-centered care.Key Responsibilities Supports the achievement of every person's personal outcomes/goals by promoting good health practices and advocating for proper medical and psychiatric care. Adheres to Achieva and Achieva Support policies, procedures, mission, and core values. Provides clinical nursing assessments; guidance and consultation for medical situations involving people supported throughout Achieva Support, to ensure their medical and behavioral health needs are addressed and met. Provides initial and on-going training, development, and constructive feedback as needed, to ensure adherence to Achieva policies, procedures, mission, and core values. Communicates external/contracted healthcare practitioner recommendations to applicable Achieva Support employees; ensuring their understanding and adherence to all prescribed medical orders, facility discharge instructions, and/or health promotions outlined in the person's plan of care and/or health screening tools. Collaborates with program Vice Presidents and/or their management as needed on clinical recommendations made for persons supported; as well as, identifying any clinical and mental health needs relating to their respective programs. Provides clinical instruction/training to Achieva Support employees and/or management as needed. Serves as a consultant and contributor for the development of clinical policies and procedures and/or training for the agency. Responds to employees by phone or on-site in the event of a crisis situation and/or medical emergencies ensuring adherence to policies and procedures, and that the appropriate parties, both professionals and family, have been notified. Participates in an on-call rotation attending to calls from employees and/or management that occur after regular business hours. Coordinates hospitalizations, admissions/discharges, and/or transfers to skilled aftercare facilities and maintains daily contact w/ hospital personnel and/or skilled nursing facility (SNF) staff, to obtain clinical updates on persons supported by Achieva. Discuss therapy progress; advise hospital/SNF personnel of what person needs to return safely to their home. Coordinates all discharge needs as applicable. Attends internal and external team meetings for people supported when requested. Serves as a liaison between the pharmacy and Achieva staff. Assists with the obtaining of new medication orders and discontinuing previous medication orders; performs re-orders when requested, and medication review when necessary of pharmacy-generated forms. Monitors and participates in state nursing network associations; and tracks state health care initiatives for best practices in the clinical and IDD systems. Participates in any applicable program licensure inspections. Participates in the completion of the HRST process. Serves as a Clinical Reviewer once all required training is completed. Maintains regular contact with the Director of Clinical Services to provide updates regarding current clinical concerns/needs of all Achieva programs; and collaborates with the Director for a plan of resolution of these clinical concerns. Becomes proficient in the Therap system, accurately processes all pharmacy orders by converting them into MAR entries, and prepares and configures monthly Medication Administration Records (MARs). Assists with the procurement of medical equipment and ensures appropriate training is provided for all devices used by individuals receiving support. Maintains regular communication with the Directors of Clinical Services and Complex Care regarding clinical needs and follow-up plans. Provides education as needed on nutrition, hydration, special diets, skin integrity, infection prevention, and elimination needs. Assists with developing and implementing person-centered Care Plans for the people in support. Performs other related duties as assignedQualificationsGraduate of an accredited nursing program; valid Pennsylvania LPN or RN license (BSN preferred).Minimum 2 years of experience supporting individuals with intellectual disabilities and medically complex needs.Strong organizational, communication, interpersonal skills and computer proficiency required.Ability to travel locally and work some evenings/weekends, including after-hours on?call.Satisfactory Act 33/34 and FBI clearances; reliable vehicle required.Why Join Achieva? Meaningful Work: Directly advocate for the health and safety of individuals with complex medical needs. Inclusive Culture: Be part of a values-driven, supportive organization that celebrates every individual.Comprehensive Benefits Include: Health, Dental, and Vision Insurance with low employee contributions; Company-Paid Life, AD&D, and Long-Term Disability Insurance; 403(b) Retirement Plan with employer contributions after one year; Employee Assistance Program; and Generous Paid Time Off and Holidays.Our Commitment to Inclusion: Achieva is an Equal Opportunity Employer (EOE) and is committed to creating a workplace and community where all individuals feel respected, included, and valued. All qualified applicants will receive consideration without regard to race, color, religion, sex, age, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, national origin, veteran status, or genetic information. We are dedicated to providing access, equal opportunity, and reasonable accommodations for individuals with disabilities in employment, programs, and activities. 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