RN Home Health Care

REM Community Services , a part of the Sevita family, provides community-based services for individuals with intellectual and developmental disabilities. OUR MISSION AND PERFORMANCE EXPECTATIONS
The MENTOR Network is a mission-based organization dedicated to providing high quality services to those we serve. Therefore, to deliver on our mission, The Network expects every employee to perform his or her job first and foremost in accordance with the Company’s mission.
The Registered Nurse 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.

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/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
Oversees the 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
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,
Generates ongoing health care protocols for the specific medical conditions outlined in the IHP/POC
Provides consultation and technical assistance to staff and mentors regarding home care issues along with operation of durable medical equipment.
May be required to coordinate, organize and/or assist with household activities such as light housekeeping and meal preparation; May actively participate in IDT meetings, Human Rights Committee, Health and Safety Committee and Administration meetings
Graduate of an accredited RN program
Certificates, Licenses, and Registrations:
Current state RN License
Current driver's license, car registration and auto insurance if providing transportation to individuals receiving services.
Current CPR/First Aid certification.
Job requires performance of duties that involve potential for exposure to blood, body fluids, or tissues. Travel as needed

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. Sevita is a leading provider of home and community-based specialized health care. We provide people with quality services and individualized supports that lead to growth and independence, regardless of the physical, intellectual, or behavioral challenges they face. And today, our 40,000 team members continue to innovate and enhance care for the 50,000 individuals we serve all over the U.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.