Registered Nurse RN

Mentor Community Services, a part of the Sevita family, provides community-based services for individuals with intellectual and developmental disabilities. Here we believe every person has the right to live well, and everyone deserves to have a fulfilling career. You’ll join a mission-driven team and create relationships that motivate us all every day. Join us today, and experience a career well lived. Registered Nurse (consultative) Field - IDD Services Hours: Part‑time (10 to 12 hours per week, varies Monday‑Friday, 8:30 AM–4:00 PM) Hourly Rate: $33 per hour Location: Kent & Sussex County The Registered Nurse (Mobile, Hourly) is responsible for providing nursing services, training, and support to address the medical or psychiatric needs of individuals with developmental disabilities, acquired brain injuries, substance abuse issues and/or emotional or behavioral challenges in more than one site. The position involves traveling between multiple locations to perform the duties and responsibilities, and is accessible to staff at all sites during working hours. Depending on the program, the nurse may be required to be accessible after hours for consolation. Essential Job Functions Conducts the medical assessment of each individual referred to the program and collaborates with an intake staff member to determine appropriate placement in the community. Participates in the development and implementation of service plans and supervises, in conjunction with the physicians, the medical components of the plan. Reviews documents and revises all nursing-related care plans on a regular basis. Ensures medical records and reports are current and complete in accordance with regulatory and corporate standards, including medication administration records and physician’s orders. Maintains contact with primary care physicians and specialists, and, when directed, attends doctor visits with mentor and/or individual receiving services. Promotes health and wellness for individuals and ensures nursing actions and steps are put in place for prevention. Administers medications according to established guidelines. Provides documentation for all medications given and reviews medication administration records for compliance. Oversees management of high‑risk medical conditions and private duty nursing services. Develops training flow charts specific to each individual receiving services, provides and documents medical skills training to clients, mentors, respite providers, staff, and where appropriate, the biological family, and presents medical skills components at pre‑service orientation. Participates as an Individual Health Plan (IHP) or Plan of Care (POC) team member; evaluates the medical needs of each individual for initial IHP/POC, ensures IHP/POC goals and objectives are medically indicated, and generates ongoing health care protocols for the specific medical conditions outlined. Provides consultation and technical assistance to staff and mentors regarding home care issues, including operation of durable medical equipment. May be required to coordinate, organize, and/or assist with household activities such as light housekeeping and meal preparation; transport individuals receiving services to planned and/or necessary activities and appointments. Participates in on‑call system as needed. Travels between multiple locations during work hours, provides support and is accessible to staff at all locations during working hours, and may be required to be accessible after hours for consolation. May actively participate in IDT meetings, Human Rights Committee, Health and Safety Committee, and Administration meetings. Performs other related duties and activities as required. Supervisory Responsibilities None Minimum Knowledge And Skills Required By The Job Graduate of an accredited RN program. One year experience working with medically complex individuals. Certificates, Licenses, And Registrations Current state RN License. Current driver’s license, car registration and auto insurance if driving on the behalf of the Company or providing transportation to individuals receiving services. Current CPR/First Aid certification. Blood Borne Pathogen Category Job requires performance of duties that involve potential for 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 Travels between multiple locations. 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