REGISTERED NURSE (RN)

Bethesda Lutheran Communities • Saint Charles, MO

322d • Hybrid

About The Position

We are looking for a full-time RN in Missouri! Offering a $1500 sign on bonus! Registered Nurse will be an advocate to ensure individuals receive appropriate healthcare treatment, health education, and other health related services which honor the rights of the persons supported. The position is hybrid with a flexible schedule, requiring 40 hours per week.

Requirements

• A Registered Nurse currently with an active unencumbered license in their assigned state(s) to practice.
• Must be a graduate of an approved Registered Nursing educational program, Bachelor's Degree preferred.
• Background in case management, education, home health, hospice, community nursing, geriatrics, behavioral health, psychiatric nursing, and/or in the field of intellectual and/or developmental disabilities valuable.
• Must have a valid driver's license and a clear driving record.
• Must have cleared and approved criminal record check.
• Must hold First Aid/CPR certification and/or instructor, or ability to obtain.
• Must have ability to travel among assigned sites.
• Able to assist with a two-person lift of an adult.
• Able to do frequent bending and lifting; push and pull 50 pounds.
• Frequent walking, bending, and stooping.
• Ability to perform CPR.

Responsibilities

• Consult on all clinical needs for the people we serve including difficult or complex medical/behavioral cases.
• Provide in-person care as determined by the individual's needs and program/state requirements.
• Provide education regarding general health and person-specific needs.
• Provide medication administration training to non-licensed staff.
• Periodic observation of the technique and skill of certified staff delegated to pass medications and provide additional training as needed.
• Periodically inspect medication administration application of procedures including medication storage, destruction of medication and correct documentation.
• Provide appropriate delegation of non-licensed staff per state regulations.
• Review compliance of physician orders including but not limited to treatments, procedures, labs, appointments, specialized diets, medications, outcomes, and adaptive equipment for each person we serve.
• Maintains open and consistent communication with individuals, families/guardians, other health-care providers and regulatory oversight agencies.
• Participates and prepares for on-site survey and licensing audits.
• Obtains an initial health history and performs initial physical examination on admission per state requirements.
• The ability to effectively triage medical concerns via phone and instruct non-licensed staff to provide appropriate care.
• The ability to prioritize and manage tasks successfully to meet the needs of the program per state regulations.
• The ability to document effectively and timely.
• The ability to effectively and efficiently use computers or mobile devices to input, access, modify, or output information.
• Collaborates as part of the interdisciplinary team in developing, implementing, and evaluating the individual's plan of care.
• Collects health and functional status data for persons with intellectual and/or developmental disabilities systematically and continuously.
• Identifies health care needs for the person based on the data collected through the nursing process and develops a plan with goals and interventions specific to the needs of the person.
• Implements the plan to promote, maintain, or restore wellness, prevent illness, and/or provide appropriate end-of-life care.
• Evaluates response of the person to the interventions/supports provided and revises the plan accordingly.
• Provides nursing care according to the physician's orders, in compliance with recognized nursing standards and State and Federal Regulations.
• Participation and review of general event reporting and interdisciplinary team follow-up.
• Participates in quality assurance data collection and reporting as indicated by program requirements.
• Oversee the implementation of health care policies and procedures and recommend revisions as needed in collaboration with Regional Director of Nursing and National Director of Nursing.
• Provides 24-hour on-call support in rotation with nursing team to residential staff to address individual medical needs and emergencies.
• All other duties as assigned.

Benefits

• Medical, Dental, and Vision benefits starting the first of the month following 30 days of employment.
• Access to Teledoc.
• Mileage Reimbursement and Phone Stipend.
• 403(b) Retirement Savings Plan with 3.5% matching contributions.
• Health Savings Account.
• Flexible Savings Account.
• Basic Life, AD&D, STD, and LTD insurance.
• Paid Time Off (PTO).
• Tuition Reimbursements.
• Hybrid work environment defined as a flexible work model that supports a blend of on-site, remote, and on-the-go work.
• Any Day Pay with Dayforce Wallet, access to your pay as soon as you've earned it at no additional cost.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Industry: Sporting Goods, Hobby, Musical Instrument, Book, and Miscellaneous Retailers
• Education Level: Bachelor's degree