Nursing RN / LPN

Job Description

Job Description

Description:

Registered Nurse (RN) – Intellectual & Developmental Disabilities (IDD)

Make a Difference Every Day

Are you a compassionate Registered Nurse who is passionate about person-centered care? Join our team and help individuals with intellectual and developmental disabilities (IDD) live healthy, meaningful lives in their homes and communities. As an RN, you'll work alongside an interdisciplinary team to provide high-quality nursing care, support direct care staff, and advocate for the health and well-being of the individuals we serve.

What You'll Do:

• Conduct comprehensive nursing assessments and develop personalized care plans that support each individual’s unique health goals.
• Monitor health conditions, identify changes, and provide timely interventions to promote wellness and prevent complications.
• Administer medications and treatments safely and accurately in accordance with physician and Advanced Practice Provider (APP) orders.
• Maintain medication records, inventories, and best practices for medication storage, preparation, and administration.
• Serve as a clinical resource and mentor by providing guidance, training, and oversight to LPN/LVNs, direct support professionals, and other team members.
• Educate staff, caregivers, and individuals served on health-related topics that improve care and support independence.
• Participate in interdisciplinary meetings and service planning to ensure coordinated, person-centered care.
• Respond confidently to medical emergencies, provide follow-up nursing interventions, and help maintain a safe, healthy environment.
• Complete timely and accurate clinical documentation while ensuring compliance with HIPAA, CMS, HHS, IDD, and all applicable state and federal regulations.
• Support quality assurance and performance improvement initiatives that strengthen care delivery across the organization.
• Participate in on-call responsibilities, including after-hours nursing support and telephone triage as needed.

  Benefits:

• NO CREDIT CHECK bank accounts to all employees with cash advance opportunities.
• $3,000 in tuition reimbursement annually for full-time eligible employees - $12,000 maximum 
• $10,000 in life insurance for all employees at no cost.
• Medical, Dental, Vision, Voluntary Life Insurance
• 401K

Requirements:

Education & Experience

• Associate's Degree in Nursing (ASN) or Bachelor's Degree in Nursing (BSN) from an accredited program.
• Minimum one (1) year of clinical nursing experience required.
• Experience supporting individuals with Intellectual and Developmental Disabilities (IDD/DD) preferred.

Licensure & Certifications

• Active Registered Nurse (RN) license in state of residence.
• Must maintain a multistate RN license when required by the Nurse Licensure Compact (NLC).
• Current Basic Life Support (BLS) certification.
• Valid driver's license and proof of automobile insurance.

Knowledge, Skills & Abilities

• Strong knowledge of person-centered care and the healthcare needs of individuals with IDD/DD.
• Excellent clinical assessment, critical thinking, and documentation skills.
• Strong communication and collaboration skills with individuals, families, healthcare providers, and interdisciplinary teams.
• Ability to prioritize competing demands and respond effectively in emergency situations.
• Proficiency with Electronic Health Records (EHR) and Microsoft 365 applications, including Outlook, Teams, and Word.
• Knowledge of CMS, HCBS Waiver, ICF/IID, and other state and federal IDD regulations preferred.

Work Environment & Physical Requirements

• Work is performed in residential homes, community settings, day programs, and office environments.
• Frequent standing, walking, and mobility throughout the workday.
• Ability to lift, transfer, and assist individuals and equipment up to 50 pounds.
• Frequent bending, reaching, twisting, and assisting with activities of daily living.
• Daily travel between service locations may be required.
• Extensive use of computers, Electronic Health Records, and communication platforms.
• May be exposed to bloodborne pathogens, communicable diseases, challenging behaviors, and other environmental hazards; appropriate PPE is provided and required.
• Must have visual and hearing abilities necessary to perform nursing assessments, administer medications, and respond to emergencies.
• Must be able to respond quickly and effectively during emergency situations.

Notice of AI Use in Job Application Review

As part of our commitment in creating a fair, efficient, and consistent hiring process we may use artificial intelligence (AI) to help our recruiting teams organize, summarize, and analyze information provided by candidates, including resumes, application responses, and other materials submitted during the application process.AI may be used to identify patterns, highlight relevant skills, and experience, and assist in comparing a candidate’s qualifications with the requirement of a specific role. These tools are to improve efficiency and consistency while supporting more informed hiring decisions, which will ultimately be made by the hiring team.