IDD Nurse RN

RHA Health Services • Springfield, TN

6d

About The Position

The IDD Nurse RN provides oversight and general nursing care and services to people with disabilities in residential homes, vocational centers, and/or schools. The nurse is responsible for nursing functions across multiple locations and uses knowledge, experience, and judgment with limited direction and supervision. The role provides holistic care to people with intellectual and developmental disabilities, coordinates routine and preventive medical care, supports health-related training, and works with physicians, pharmacies, suppliers, and the Interdisciplinary Team. The position reports to the Regional Nursing Director and has no supervisory responsibilities. It includes participation in on-call rotations to provide nursing support outside regular scheduled hours.

Requirements

• Graduate of an accredited registered nurse program.
• Current registered nurse license with no restrictions to practice nursing.
• Possess credentials required by Federal or State law.
• Communicate effectively with Interdisciplinary Team members, people supported, and their families.
• Ability to work independently, stay organized, and prioritize work tasks.
• Current CPR certification or eligibility to obtain certification.
• Must be at least 18 years of age.
• Regularly lift and carry up to 20 lbs. and occasionally pull at least 40 lbs.
• Ability to squat, kneel, crawl, crouch, climb, and stoop as part of regular job duties.
• Ability to use hands and fingers to handle or operate objects, tools, or controls; stand and walk for extended periods; and demonstrate CPR proficiency from floor level.
• Vision requirements include close, distance, and peripheral vision; must be able to talk and hear. For Deaf and Hard of Hearing Programs only, employees must be fluent in American Sign Language (ASL), and the talk-and-hear requirement does not apply.
• Complete required pre-employment screening, including criminal background and registry checks, drug testing, education verification, and other credentialing based on position requirements.
• For positions requiring driving, provide a driver's license, driver's insurance, and vehicle if transportation for individuals is required.

Nice To Haves

• Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN) preferred, but not required.

Responsibilities

• Provide holistic nursing care to individuals with intellectual and developmental disabilities.
• Observe, assess, and evaluate the health needs of the people supported.
• Coordinate preventive and routine medical care and document nursing care provided.
• Provide clinical supervision or oversight for licensed practical nurses and medication technicians as needed.
• Assist with planning, conducting, and scheduling educational and training programs for new employees.
• Promote continuous improvement of workplace safety and environmental practices.
• Assist physicians with on-site medical clinics where applicable.
• Provide health-related training to unlicensed personnel, including medication administration training when state law allows.
• Conduct medication pass observations and medication administration audits to assess staff competency.
• Complete skill competency checklists for delegated healthcare tasks and perform quality assurance checks and observations of unlicensed personnel.
• Teach people supported to monitor their health and provide medication administration training to those able to self-administer medications.
• Conduct routine nursing assessments and report abnormal health-related findings to physicians.
• Communicate with physicians, pharmacies, medical suppliers, and the Interdisciplinary Team.
• Advocate for people supported and assist with developing community supports to promote optimal health.
• Participate in on-call rotations to provide nursing support and address needs outside regular scheduled hours.

Benefits

• Payactiv early access to earned wages before payday.
• Employee perks and discount program.
• Paid time off for full-time employees only.
• Health insurance for full-time employees only.
• 401(k) retirement savings program.
• Physical, emotional, and financial wellbeing programs.
• Chronic disease management programs for hypertension and diabetes for qualifying employees.
• Free CPR, first aid, and job-specific training opportunities.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Education Level: Associate degree