Community Registered Nurse (CRN)

CENTER FOR HUMAN SERVICES INC•Kirksville, MO

7d•Remote

About The Position

The Community Registered Nurse (CRN) at Chariton Valley Association (CVA), a partner of Center for Human Services (CHS), plays a vital role in empowering individuals with disabilities to achieve independence. This part-time position supports the CHS mission by promoting the physical and mental health of individuals through nursing processes and ensuring staff competency via medication administration and CPR/First Aid instruction. The CRN will coordinate medical services, monitor health and medication plans, conduct health assessments, and advocate for individuals in healthcare settings. Additionally, the role involves training and supervising staff in medication administration and CPR/First Aid, communicating medical information effectively, ensuring regulatory compliance, and fostering a positive work environment. This position requires travel to multiple department locations across Missouri, including Camden and Jefferson counties.

Requirements

Associate Degree in Nursing (ADN), required
Current State License or Compact State License as a Registered Nurse.
Must obtain and maintain Professional CPR certification
Must obtain and maintain DHSS Approved Instructor certification
Valid driver’s license
Reliable, licensed, and insured vehicle
Reliable form of communication (smart phone)

Nice To Haves

Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN), preferred

Responsibilities

Promotes the physical and mental health of individuals served by coordinating and monitoring medical services, including health and medication services, in accordance with the requirements of regulatory agencies and in response to individual needs.
Provides at least 1.25 hours of service to each individual supported each month.
Participates in the admission of new individuals to assigned programs.
Clarifies medical information and advocates for individuals in hospital admissions and/or discharges, including communicating with relevant healthcare providers or pharmacists to review individual health statuses and medication plans.
Conducts full health assessments (including skin assessments) of individuals within 7 days of discharge from hospitalization or ER visits.
Coordinates ongoing care with clinics, external healthcare providers, hospitals and pharmacies.
Coordinates and reviews lab work as required.
Travels as needed to provide medical related support to individuals as directed.
Reviews and teaches health and nutrition per individual needs.
Conducts Professional Assessment and Monitoring services as authorized.
Promotes individual empowerment and self-care activities including self-medication.
Participates in on-call rotations with other community nursing staff, as directed and required by staffing and support needs.
Ensures medically qualified staff by providing nursing delegations related to medical diagnoses, allergies, medication, diet and special emergency plans related to ongoing medical conditions.
Becomes certified to instruct Level 1 Medication Administration and CPR/First Aid training.
Develops instruction methods and selects teaching aids including, but not limited to handbooks, study aids, demonstration models, visual aids, online tutorials and reference works.
Conducts in-person, recorded, or virtual training via diverse and appropriate instructional methods including, but not limited to individual training, group instruction, lecture, demonstration, conferences, meetings, or workshops and testing trainees to measure progress and effectiveness.
Reports progress of employees in training to departmental management when advisable.
Supervises Community Licensed Practical Nursing (LPN) services as required.
Communicates complex medical information to individuals served, staff, and other stakeholders by developing plans to ensure that the medical needs of individuals are met.
Follows up with health related concerns identified by the Department of Mental Health (DMH) RN.
Completes the medical sections of Individual Support Plans (ISPs) which address health related concerns.
Participates in departmental and other staff meetings to ensure alignment, and direct knowledge transfer.
Answers questions about the health care and condition of individuals with staff, guardians, service coordinators, as well as the individuals, themselves.
Supports regulatory compliance by documenting services in accordance with agency policy, and the requirements associated with Medicaid, DMH certification and other contractual compliance.
Conducts regular review of the accuracy and completion of medication administration documents at locations where individuals are supported.
Ensures all CIMOR and APTS 2 referrals are completed in a timely fashion.
Inputs information into the state HRST system and updates monthly as needed.
Maintains current and accurate knowledge of company and departmental policies and procedures.
Protects confidentiality of information and follows HIPAA guidelines.
Maintains licensing and certifications necessary for work.
Participates in continuing education to remain current with modern best practices.
Acts as local medical advisors in matters of infectious disease control, or health crises per policy and protocols, including serving as an infectious disease control authority if so directed by the CEO, or his/her designee.
Promotes a positive work culture by supporting other community nurses with a team spirit, including, but not limited to coverage for anticipated and unanticipated absences to preserve continuity of care.
Accepts and willingly carries out special assignments or duties when requested.
Respects the rights of individuals served, and advocates on their behalf.
Follows CHS policies and procedures and contributes to the maintenance of medically related policies.
Presents a positive attitude and demeanor when working with individuals, staff, supervisors, management, and other internal and external stakeholders.
Respects all differences, similarities, and abilities while actively demonstrating cultural competence.
Communicates in a professional manner in all written and verbal formats.
Projects a positive image of CHS and individuals served internally and externally.