Registered Nurse (RN)

Dungarvin•Lexington, KY

32d

About The Position

Who we are: At Dungarvin, we are more than a provider of support services—we’re a mission-driven team rooted in respect, response and choice. Since 1976, we’ve been dedicated to meeting people where they are, working alongside them to provide person centered supports that allow people to live independently as possible. You’ll work directly with people in need of assistance, and/or living with intellectual or developmental disabilities, or other complex medical needs. With services in 15 states, our team is united by a shared commitment to making a real difference—one person, one voice, one choice at a time. We encourage you to embrace this opportunity to impact someone’s life. What You Get To Do: The Registered Nurse's (RN) main functions for this role will be to provide primary health care, monitor health conditions, plan long-term care needs, administer medicine, daily usage of medical equipment, perform minor medical operations, advise patients on their illness, care and provide continued duty of care. Training of new and current staff on state regulated trainings such as medication administration, wound care, CPR/First Aid, etc. Conduct routine site visits: doing assessments, counseling of medication administration, and documenting progress utilizing Therap. Ensure that everyone receives quality, individualized health care management, resulting in their optimal health Assure health care documentation and reporting meets licensing, contracting requirements, and organizational policy. Promote the concept of teamwork and facilitate appropriate involvement of team members to promote quality healthcare supports. Act as a health/medical resource for staff, training and delegation of staff. At Dungarvin, diversity and inclusion are a part of what makes our organization strong. Together, we can continue to work towards an inclusive culture that supports our employees and persons served. Dungarvin is an affirmative action and equal opportunity employer. 1/16 #DKYJ

Requirements

Registered Nurse licensed by the Kentucky board of nursing
Proven 1 year of nursing experience (can include schooling)
In-depth knowledge of health and safety guidelines and procedures (sanitation, decontamination etc.) and willingness to follow them at all times
Basic computer skills
Valid driver license
Current auto liability insurance
Reliable transportation

Nice To Haves

Prior experience working with individuals with intellectual, physical, and behavioral disabilities.

Responsibilities

provide primary health care
monitor health conditions
plan long-term care needs
administer medicine
daily usage of medical equipment
perform minor medical operations
advise patients on their illness
care and provide continued duty of care
Training of new and current staff on state regulated trainings such as medication administration, wound care, CPR/First Aid, etc.
Conduct routine site visits: doing assessments, counseling of medication administration, and documenting progress utilizing Therap.
Ensure that everyone receives quality, individualized health care management, resulting in their optimal health
Assure health care documentation and reporting meets licensing, contracting requirements, and organizational policy.
Promote the concept of teamwork and facilitate appropriate involvement of team members to promote quality healthcare supports.
Act as a health/medical resource for staff, training and delegation of staff.