IDD Registered Nurse

GATEWAY CSB PEO LLC•Hinesville, GA

5d•Onsite

About The Position

Under general supervision, the IDD Registered Nurse provides professional nursing services to individuals receiving services within the Intellectual and Developmental Disabilities (IDD) program. The role provides assessment, treatment, education, medication management, health monitoring, and oversight of healthcare services in accordance with physician orders, accepted nursing standards, regulatory requirements, and agency policies. The nurse also supports and guides Licensed Practical Nurses, Direct Support Professionals, and other staff regarding healthcare needs and service delivery. The position conducts nursing assessments and examinations; administers medications and treatments; monitors health status; maintains health records, tracking systems, and Medication Administration Records; develops and monitors individualized Healthcare Plans; trains staff; and advocates for individuals’ healthcare needs. It also participates in appointments, site monitoring, quality assurance, interdisciplinary meetings, and treatment planning. The role operates in professional office, residential, clinical, and community-based settings, with travel between Gateway locations and service sites as needed. The schedule is Monday through Friday, 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m., with no weekends or holidays. The position may be required to remain at or return to work during agency incidents or emergencies and may work non-traditional schedules as necessary to support agency operations. It requires frequent walking, sitting, standing, and kneeling; occasional climbing, balancing, bending, stooping, and lifting or moving up to 25 pounds; and the ability to respond to emergencies and work in stressful environments. Exposure to blood and bodily fluids may occur. Mandatory pre-employment drug testing is required.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in Nursing from an accredited college or university, or an Associate degree in Nursing from an accredited college or university.
Current Georgia Registered Professional Nurse (RN) license in good standing.
Maintain applicable certifications, licenses, continuing education, competency validations, and mandatory annual or recurrent training throughout employment.
Ability to identify and report adverse medication side effects and reactions.
Ability to assess patient limitations and healthcare needs; prioritize and coordinate healthcare services.
Ability to identify and monitor skin integrity issues, including pressure injuries, and recognize personal care and hygiene needs.
Ability to accurately document observations, behaviors, and health-related information and recognize significant physical, behavioral, or emotional changes.
Ability to perform CPR and respond appropriately in emergency situations; knowledge of emergency and code response procedures.
Ability to obtain and interpret vital signs and collect bodily fluid specimens and perform related nursing procedures.
Ability to provide nursing care, personal care, hygiene assistance, feeding and nutritional support, and established treatment plans and nursing interventions.
Ability to answer healthcare-related questions, provide education, explain procedures clearly, and facilitate health-related activities.
Ability to safely operate lifting and transfer devices and follow safe moving, transfer, and body mechanics practices.
Ability to troubleshoot, inspect, and verify proper operation of medical equipment and devices.
Knowledge of nursing care, first aid, infection control, environmental hygiene, facility safety protocols, and infection prevention practices.
Knowledge of ambulatory and adaptive devices, lifting devices, assistive equipment, feeding techniques, and nutritional support.
Knowledge of mental health conditions, developmental disabilities, related health disorders, treatment approaches, care planning, nursing diagnoses, and treatment planning.
Knowledge of departmental, programmatic, and agency policies and procedures.
Ability to work effectively within a multidisciplinary team.
Strong work ethic with a sense of ownership and accountability.
Competencies include clinical judgment, patient advocacy, communication, accountability, professionalism, attention to detail, critical thinking, problem solving, teamwork and collaboration, time management, ethical conduct, customer service, adaptability, quality of work, and dependability.
Ability to meet the position’s physical demands, including frequent walking, sitting, standing, and kneeling; occasional climbing, balancing, bending, and stooping; occasional lifting or moving up to 25 pounds; and travel between Gateway locations.
Ability to work in stressful environments, respond to emergencies, and sit for extended periods while working at a computer.
Compliance with mandatory pre-employment drug testing and agency conduct, attendance, safety, and work policies.

Nice To Haves

Related nursing experience in healthcare, behavioral health, developmental disabilities, or human services is preferred.

Responsibilities

Perform comprehensive nursing assessments, head-to-toe examinations, and visual health assessments; obtain health histories and document findings accurately and promptly.
Administer medications and provide treatments and preventive healthcare activities in accordance with physician orders, agency guidelines, and accepted nursing standards.
Monitor, record, and report symptoms, significant health concerns, abnormalities, and changes in individuals’ health status.
Educate individuals, caregivers, and staff about diagnoses, disease processes, medications, treatment plans, and healthcare procedures.
Transcribe, implement, and document physician orders accurately.
Maintain tracking systems, logs, health records, and reports, including records for TB screenings, physical examinations, and Proxy Caregiver Training.
Provide clinical oversight and guidance to Licensed Practical Nurses and Direct Support Professionals.
Monitor the health status, medical conditions, and medication management of assigned individuals; use Health Risk Screening Tools to identify and address healthcare risks.
Develop, update, and monitor individualized Healthcare Plans.
Train staff on medications, healthcare plans, proxy caregiving, and health-related procedures; maintain Proxy Caregiver documentation and training records.
Manage Medication Administration Records (MARs), including additions, modifications, and discontinuations, and conduct required MAR audits.
Accompany individuals to medical appointments as needed and advocate for their healthcare needs and services.
Conduct nursing site monitoring and quality assurance activities.
Participate in interdisciplinary team meetings and treatment planning activities.
Perform nursing procedures and related care, including obtaining vital signs, collecting bodily fluid specimens, assisting with feeding or nutritional support when necessary, and supporting physicians and healthcare providers during treatment and examinations.
Respond appropriately to emergencies and perform CPR as required.
Operate, inspect, and troubleshoot healthcare equipment and devices; use safe lifting, transfer, and body mechanics practices.
Comply with agency policies, safety and sanitation requirements, licensure and certification requirements, and required training.
Travel between Gateway locations and service sites as required.