Registered Nurse (RN) | Community-Based | Part time

THE ARC OF THE OZARKS•Springfield, MO

3d•$35 - $0•Onsite

About The Position

The Community Registered Nurse provides nursing care, clinical guidance, education, and oversight for individuals with developmental disabilities in community-based residential settings. The role supports individuals’ health, safety, independence, and quality of life while coordinating care with individuals, families and guardians, physicians, direct support professionals, and agency teams. It is a part-time position based primarily in Springfield, Missouri, with community travel to surrounding areas and occasional travel to other Arc of the Ozarks locations. The schedule is generally Monday through Friday between 8 a.m. and 5 p.m.; occasional weekends may be required based on client needs. The nurse participates in an after-hours on-call rotation 3–5 weekends per year and may receive occasional after-hours calls for telephone consultation. Starting pay is $34.84 per hour, with additional compensation available based on relevant experience. Eligible work travel is supported by a fleet vehicle or mileage reimbursement; overnight accommodations are provided when overnight travel is required.

Requirements

Current Registered Nurse license and registration issued by the State of Missouri.
Ability to communicate effectively orally and in writing and accurately report and document observations.
Ability to exercise good judgment and discretion.
Ability to work respectfully with individuals with disabilities and advocate for their rights.
Ability to learn and apply crisis intervention and behavior support techniques.
Ability to administer medications, including oral, rectal, vaginal, optic, ophthalmic, nasal, and topical medications, as well as insulin injections.
Ability to teach basic skills and model adaptive behaviors at home and in the community.
Ability to maintain a safe, clean, and agreeable environment for individuals served.
Ability to stand, stoop, lift up to 50 pounds, and push and pull items.
Ability to successfully complete CPR, First Aid, and Behavior Intervention training.
Ability to maintain punctuality and attendance.
Ability to adapt to changes in assignments, methods, and policies.

Nice To Haves

At least three years of nursing experience in a hospital, long-term care, community health facility, or similar setting.
Previous experience working with individuals with developmental disabilities.
Experience providing staff education, training, or clinical oversight.

Responsibilities

Assess individuals who are ill, injured, or experiencing changes in health; provide nursing diagnoses, care, and counseling.
Conduct monthly health assessments and monitor and document changes in health status, needs, and concerns.
Coordinate and assist with health care plans in collaboration with each individual’s support team.
Monitor the application of physicians’ orders, including treatments, procedures, laboratory work, appointments, specialized diets, and adaptive equipment.
Oversee medication administration by certified Medication Aides, including reviewing physician orders and medication records, staff documentation, administration technique, and medication storage.
Oversee nursing tasks delegated to direct support staff; ensure staff are educated, trained, competent, and periodically reviewed in performing assigned tasks.
Provide medication-administration instruction in accordance with Missouri Department of Mental Health guidelines and conduct specialized staff training and certifications, including insulin, catheter, and feeding-tube care as needed.
Provide direction, training, and oversight concerning medical practices and procedures conducted by agency staff.
Educate staff, individuals, and families about health care and illness prevention.
Visit programs and residences to review medical records and monitor medical practices; conduct screenings for tardive dyskinesia and other observed medication side effects.
Complete required nursing documentation and records, including documentation of time and activities for auditing purposes.
Communicate health-status changes, care needs, and identified deficiencies to agency management and support teams; act as a liaison among individuals, families and guardians, medical professionals, and Arc staff.
Inspect and evaluate adaptive equipment and protective devices prescribed for individuals.
Support individuals with activities of daily living and other assigned medical needs; assist with personal plans and contribute to a therapeutic environment.
Maintain a safe, clean, and supportive environment; establish positive relationships with individuals, families, staff, and medical professionals.
Maintain reliable attendance and punctuality, adapt to changes in assignments and policies, and support a positive workplace culture.
Travel to surrounding communities and, rarely, other Arc of the Ozarks locations as needed; participate in the after-hours on-call rotation.