Community Registered Nurse - St. Charles Part-time

The Arc Of The Ozarks • Saint Peters, MO

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About The Position

The Arc invites you to join our team of value-driven and independent professionals. Help us fulfill our mission to support individuals with disabilities in enhancing the quality of their lives! The Arc of the Ozarks values you and the skills you bring to the table. We care about you as an individual and want to give you the support you need to do what you love. Join our team today! Bring Your Experience to The Arc! Experience-based wages are available for those whose background is above and beyond the position's requirements. Our nursing team is looking for an RN to work in this responsible professional position assisting the administrative, supervisory and direct support staff in providing for the medical needs and care of individuals with developmental disabilities, intellectual disabilities, and/or behavioral disorders in our program. If we haven't gotten your attention yet - The Arc of the Ozarks also offers competitive pay and benefits.

Requirements

• Active RN license and registration in the State of MO.
• Prefer at least three years of experience in the provision of nursing services in one or more of the following settings: hospital, long-term nursing home, community health facility or similar setting.

Nice To Haves

• Previous experience working with individuals with developmental disabilities is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Providing assessment, nursing diagnosis, nursing care, and counsel of persons who are ill, injured, or experiencing alterations in normal health processes.
• Monitoring the application of all physicians' orders including but not limited to treatments, procedures, labs, appointments, specialized diets, and adaptive equipment for each person served.
• Overseeing all functions of medication administration by certified Medication Aides, including but not limited to monthly review of physicians orders, medication administration record, staff documentation, and periodic inspection of technique.
• Providing medication administration instruction to employees and others assigned in medication administration classes according to the guidelines and content prescribed, and approved, by the Missouri Department of Mental Health.
• Conducting specialized training classes and certifications for direct support staff such as insulin, catheter, feeding tube, etc. according to the medical needs of persons served.

Benefits

• Competitive pay and benefits.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Part-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Industry: Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services
• Education Level: Bachelor's degree