IDD RN

RHA Health Services, LLC•Jackson, TN

About The Position

We are hiring for: IDD RN Type: Regular If you are a positive and personable individual looking for a satisfying and fun opportunity to make a real difference in the lives of people with intellectual, developmental disabilities, and people facing mental health, and substance use challenges, join our team at RHA Health Services! Provides oversight and general nursing care and services to persons with disabilities in residential homes and/or vocational centers. Responsible for all nursing functions at a single business location. Relies on knowledge, experience, and judgment with limited direction and supervision to accomplish responsibilities.

Requirements

Graduation from an accredited registered nurse program
Current registered nurse license with no restrictions to practice nursing.
Must be able to communicate effectively with Interdisciplinary Team Members, as well as the people supported and their families
Must be able to work independently, be organized, and possess the ability to prioritize work tasks
Current CPR Certification or eligibility to obtain certification
Must be able to regularly lift and carry up to 20 lbs. and occasionally pull at least 40 lbs.
Must be able to squat, kneel, crawl, crouch, climb, and stoop as part of regular job duties.
Must be able to use hands and fingers to handle or operate objects, tools, or controls.
Required to stand and walk for extended periods.
Must be able to demonstrate proficiency in CPR from floor level, which requires working on hands and knees, bending, standing, and lifting.
Vision requirements include close, distance, and peripheral vision.
Must be able to talk and hear.

Nice To Haves

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 we support
Coordinate preventative and routine medical care for people supported
Document nursing care provided
Provide clinical supervision or oversight for licensed practical nurses and med techs as deemed necessary
Assist with educational and training programs for new employees to include planning, conducting, and scheduling in a timely manner
Conduct employee performance evaluations and develop performance improvement plans
Promote continuous improvement of workplace safety and environmental practices
Assist physicians with on-site medical clinics where applicable
Provide health related trainings to unlicensed personnel
Teach medication administration training to unlicensed personnel when state law allows
Conduct medication pass observations in the home to ensure staff competency
Complete skill competency checklists on delegated healthcare tasks
Teach the people we serve to monitor their health
Provide medication administration training to people who are able to self-administer medications
Conduct medication closest assessments
Perform quality assurance checks and observations to ensure unlicensed personnel are performing health related tasks as assigned
Conduct routine nursing assessments
Observe for and report any abnormal health related findings to the physician
Communicate with physicians, pharmacies, medical suppliers, and the Interdisciplinary Team
Advocate for the people supported and assist with developing community supports to promote optimal health for the people supported

Benefits

Payactiv: early access to the money you’ve earned from hours you’ve already worked, before payday!
Employee perks and discount program: to help you save money!
Paid Time Off (full-time employees only)
Health/Insurance (full-time employees only)
401(k) retirement savings program
Wellbeing Programs: Physical, Emotional and Financial
Chronic Disease management programs for hypertension and diabetes (for qualifying employees)
Training: Free CPR, first aid, and job-specific training opportunities

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