Registered Nurse

Job Description

Job Description

Overview

Pay Rate:  $48-$49/hour

Join a Team That Changes Lives

For more than 170 years, Elwyn has been leading the way in supporting children, teens, and adults with autism, intellectual and developmental disabilities, and behavioral health challenges. As a mission-driven nonprofit, we’re here to create real change – helping people lead meaningful, fulfilling lives.

Now, we’re looking for passionate team members to join us. Here, your work will change lives – including your own. You’ll make an impact every day, find purpose in what you do, and grow in a career that truly matters.

At Elwyn, we take care of you while you care for others. We offer:

• Generous Paid Time Off
• Comprehensive Medical/Dental/Vision Benefit Packages
• Earned Wage Access/On-Demand Pay
• Paid On-the-Job Training
• Tuition Reimbursement
• Career Advancement Opportunities and Growth
• Flexible Schedules
• Retirement Savings Plan

Join us and be a part of something bigger. Apply today.

Responsibilities

POSITION SUMMARY: The RN House Manager will be the lead staff on the PM shift, under the direction of the Program Administrator, for one 962 residential home.  Responsible for ensuring that nursing care and directives are carried out in the home as directed by the 962 Program Administrator.  Responsible for ensuring that any suspicion of or knowledge of suspected abuse is reported in accordance with the law and program policies.  “Mandated Reporter” (SOC 341).

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Ensures that self and staff adhere to all Elwyn California Policies and Procedures, standards of care and complies with all regulatory requirements
• Maintains a safe, sanitary and therapeutic environment for all individuals served
• Ensures that the Health Care Plan is implemented
• Provides adequate staff supervision
• Documents and reports all events as required by DDS, Regional Center
• Training of staff on clinical aspects of healthcare
• Ensures the proper level of equipment and supplies are maintained
• Ensures proper documentation is maintained
• Respects at all times the confidentiality of residential records and uses complete discretion when discussing information.
• Maintains communication with Program Administrator, families, hospitals etc.
• Other related duties as assigned

EDUCATION/EXPERIENCE/SKILLS REQUIREMENTS:

• Prefer one year experience in a residential setting for persons with developmental disabilities. Minimum one year recent medical surgical experience required.
• Must hold valid or else complete a DOJ and FBI fingerprint and criminal clearance.
• Must have a current, within one year of hire or within 7 days after hire, a health screening including a TB test.
• Previous supervisory experience preferred including strong interpersonal, communication, leadership skills.
• Computer skills required.
• Active Professional Nurse (RN) Licensure in good standing in the State of California.
• Thirty continuing education credits every two years to maintain licensure or as required to meet the minimum standards or California licensure.
• Bachelor's degree preferred.
• Current Basic Life Support (BLS) certification.
• Must possess a current, valid driver's license in state of residence, have a minimum of two (2) years of driving experience within the United States, and have an acceptable driving record