Registered Nurse

Overview Company Summary: Beacon is a national behavioral health company providing residential-based services and supports to children and adults with Intellectual and Developmental Disabilities, Severe Mental Illness, Autism, and high-acuity behaviors. Position Summary: The Registered Nurse (RN) partners with the Director of Nursing to oversee the care of the individuals ensuring the best practice and care of the individuals served. This role fosters a "One Team" approach, ensuring collaboration among medical, clinical, and operations teams to achieve the highest quality of care and support. Responsibilities Travelling to homes and delivering high-quality care including medication management, medical treatment needs, education, and supporting Direct Service Providers. Weekly and daily follow-up to monitor infections when needed. Administration of medications and vaccinations as requested by the physician or psychiatrist. Assess individuals upon admission and per state requirements thereafter, meeting the needs of the individuals served. Under the direction of the DON, identify, coordinate and monitor the health care of the individuals served, especially those with complex medical needs at assigned sites. Follow the verbal order procedure. Administration of first aid as needed. Provide care as ordered by physicians. Diabetic foot assessments. Assist with coordination of care and treatment for the individual served to ensure psychiatric, medical, dental, and optical appointments are scheduled as needed. Communicate, coordinate, and address physical health concerns and follow-up treatment with physicians and psychiatrists. Perform medication administration and initial medical classroom training and ensure state requirements are being met. Educate Direct Support Professionals (DSP) on the use of scales and equipment and any new durable medical equipment ordered by a physician. Participate in medical on-call rotation if required. Assist with development and revisions of medical policies and procedures. Assist in the destruction of controlled substances as outlined by DEA guidelines. Triaged medical concerns. Audit the medication room, EMAR and EHR programs following state requirements. Assist in care planning as required per market. Cooperate with Beacon Specialized Living and other entities during inspections, investigations, or accreditation reviews as requested. Educate staff regarding infection prevention and monitoring and overall physical health of individuals served. Participate in the influenza campaign and provide data where requested. Education and Qualifications Valid RN license with a minimum of two (2) years' previous experience preferred. Must pass criminal background check Must possess a valid Driver’s License. Proficient in speaking, reading and writing the English language. Approved by state, federal and government entities to work within BSLS programs. Ability to use office equipment, including BSLS information technology systems. Skills and Abilities General knowledge of nursing and healthcare terminology. Proven capability of communicating with multiple disciplines. Proven ability to deescalate difficult situations. Proven ability to provide care as needed. Proficient in speaking, reading and writing the English language required. Benefits Full-time; 8am-5pm Monday-Friday (flexible start/end time) No regularly scheduled weekends or holidays Competitive benefit package including 401K + company match #J-18808-Ljbffr Beacon Specialized Living