Nursing and Advanced Practice Licensed Practical Nurse

ResCare Community Living, a part of the Sevita family, provides quality services that empower individuals, enhance independence, and help people live well. Since 1974, we’ve supported individuals with intellectual and developmental disabilities to live more independently at home and in their community. With our dedicated team and experienced staff, we provide person-centered services that help people build skills, overcome challenges, and reach their full potential.
Salary Offered: $85,000 annually + $5,000 BONUS

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. Directs a department or program responsible for delivering health care services to clients/individuals. Manages staff RNs, and works in tandem with those nurses to supervise and oversee the work of Licensed Practical Nurses. Provides professional support and medically related guidance to employees, supervisors and office staff regarding medical policies and procedures. Monitors services of physicians and other medical service providers to assure quality standards of care are met. Assures the overall quality of services and supports of each person within the assigned area. Actively promotes health, safety and welfare of each individual served. Ensures that the rights of each person served are upheld and promoted in daily living. Encourages self - direction for each person served. Maintains a functional understanding of funding, managed care requirements, and licensing requirements for each person served. Assures compliance with all federal and state licensing requirements and all Mentor policies and procedures. Completes medical quality assurance reviews of medically related services and supports that includes review of documentation/billing, written reports/progress notes, lab reports, MAR’s, nurses notes, physician’s orders, dietary requirements, etc. as well as a review of adaptive equipment usage and condition. Assures all staff nurses are trained in the ICF/MR, Waiver, licensure and AMAP rules and regulations and how they affect a nurse’s scope of practice. Assures that all medical related records – both staff and those served – are kept organized, complete and confidential and that all timelines are met for compliance with state eligibility requirements to maintain services for each individual served. Assures medical IPP recommendations are based on accurate and appropriate assessments that support the need for the recommended service. Maintains familiarity with emergency procedures and implements the procedures in the event of an emergency. Monitors and implements infection control/safety procedures and complies with all Mentor, OSHA, workman’s compensation and labor department standards. Provides for admission and discharge planning as it applies to the medical component. Directs and supervises assigned staff including performance evaluations, scheduling, orientation, and training. Graduate of an accredited School of Nursing or Nursing Program Five years’ experience, including three years of management experience, with the population being served. Certificates, Licenses, and Registrations: Certification/Licensed as a Registered Nurse. Must be an AMAP approved nurse or willing to obtain that certification within the first 60 days of employment. Valid Driver’s license, car registration and vehicle insurance required if transporting consumers in personal vehicle. First Aid/CPR certification must be done within 30 days of employment. Other training courses associated with consumer behavior and care must be completed within the first 90 days of employment. Job requires performance of duties that involve potential for exposure to blood, body fluids, or tissues. Travel as needed

AMERICANS WITH DISABILITIES 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 accommodations to be determined on a case by case basis. 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.