RN- Health Care (Full-Time

5000 SIGN-ON BONUS!!!

Beacon is a successful and 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. 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. Key responsibilities include travelling to homes, providing the highest quality of care to include medication management, medical treatment needs, education, and providing support to the Direct Service Providers.

Full-time; 8am-5pm Monday-Friday (allows for flexibility of start/end time)
No regularly scheduled weekends or holidays
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, identifies, coordinates and monitors the health care of the individuals served, especially those with complex medical needs at assigned sites.
Administration of first aid as needed.
Provides care as ordered by physicians.
Assists with coordination of care and treatment for the individual served to ensure psychiatric, medical, dental, and optical appointments are scheduled as needed.
Communicates and coordinates and physical health concerns and follow up treatment with physicians and psychiatrists.

Performs medication administration and initial medical classroom training and ensure state requirements are being met.
Educate Direct Support Professionals (DSP) on the use of scales, blood pressure, oximeter, thermometer, stethoscope, glucometer, wheelchair, and any other durable medical equipment or any other need that is new to the home that is ordered by a physician.
Participates in medical on call rotation if required.
Assists with development and revisions of medical policies and procedures.
Responsible for triaging medical concerns.
Assists in care planning as required per market.
Cooperates with Beacon Specialized Living and other entities during any inspection, or investigation, or accreditation reviews as requested.
Educates staff regarding infection prevention and monitoring and overall physical health of individuals served.
Participate in the influenza campaign and provide data where requested.

Valid RN license with a minimum of two (2) years previous experience preferred.
Proficient in speaking, reading and writing the English language.
Ability to use office equipment, including BSLS information technology systems.
General knowledge of nursing and healthcare terminology.
Proven ability to be able to provide care as needed.
Excellent computer skills.
Proficient in speaking, reading and writing the English language required.