Registered Nurse (or LPN)
About The Position
Beacon Specialized Living Services is seeking a compassionate Registered Nurse (RN) to join their team in Niles, Michigan. This role focuses on providing high-quality, person-centered care to individuals with intellectual and developmental disabilities, severe mental illness, autism, and high-acuity behavioral needs within residential settings. The RN will partner with the Director of Nursing and interdisciplinary teams to coordinate and oversee healthcare needs, including direct nursing care, clinical oversight, staff education, medication management, and coordination with healthcare providers. The position involves travel to residential homes to assess individual needs, support Direct Support Professionals (DSPs), monitor health concerns, and ensure care aligns with physician orders, regulations, and best practices. Beacon is a nationally recognized behavioral health organization dedicated to helping individuals live healthier, safer, and more fulfilling lives.
Requirements
- Current, valid Registered Nurse (RN) license.
- Valid driver’s license.
- Ability to pass a criminal background check and meet applicable employment requirements.
- Proficiency in speaking, reading, and writing English.
- Ability to use office equipment, electronic health records, and other required information technology systems.
- At least two years of previous nursing experience.
Nice To Haves
- Experience in behavioral health, residential care, developmental disabilities, or working with individuals with complex medical needs.
Responsibilities
- Conduct nursing assessments upon admission and at required intervals.
- Provide nursing care, first aid, medication administration, and vaccinations as ordered.
- Monitor infections and other health concerns, including follow-up assessments.
- Support individuals with complex medical needs, including diabetic foot assessments and other condition-specific care.
- Triage medical concerns and coordinate appropriate follow-up care.
- Communicate with physicians, psychiatrists, and other healthcare providers regarding medical concerns and treatment plans.
- Coordinate medical, psychiatric, dental, and vision appointments.
- Monitor healthcare needs and treatment plans at assigned residential locations in partnership with the Director of Nursing.
- Assist with care planning as required.
- Audit medication rooms, electronic medication administration records (eMAR), and electronic health record (EHR) systems for compliance.
- Assist with the development and revision of medical policies and procedures.
- Support the compliant destruction of controlled substances.
- Conduct initial medical classroom training and medication administration training.
- Educate and support DSPs in recognizing health concerns and providing appropriate care.
- Train staff on medical equipment.
- Educate staff on infection prevention, health monitoring, and overall physical well-being.
- Participate in the required medical on-call rotation.
- Contribute information for infection control initiatives and participate in influenza prevention campaigns.
- Cooperate with inspections, investigations, audits, and accreditation reviews.
- Partner with medical, clinical, and operations teams to promote consistent, high-quality, person-centered care.
Benefits
- 401(k) retirement plan with company match
- 7 paid holidays
- PTO (88 hours your first calendar year)
- Health Insurance
- Dental Insurance
- Vision Insurance
- Life Insurance
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Mid Level
