Registered Nurse (IDD RN) - Day Shift
About The Position
We are hiring for: Registered Nurse (IDD RN) - Day Shift. 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! This is a full-time, dayshift position with a compensation starting at $80,000.00+ annually, based on experience and credentials. The office is located in North Brunswick, NJ, and requires travel to resident group homes in Passaic, Bergen, and Middlesex counties.
Requirements
- Graduation from an accredited registered nurse program
- Current registered nurse license with no restrictions to practice nursing.
- Possess credentials required by Federal or State law
- 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 at least 18 years of age
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.
- 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.
- 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.
- Audits medication administration.
- 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 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.
- Participate in on-call rotations to provide nursing support and address needs outside of regular scheduled hours.
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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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Mid Level
Education Level
No Education Listed
