CDD- Registered Nurse

Center for Developmentally Disabled•Kansas City, MO

9d•$81,000 - $86,000•Hybrid

About The Position

CDD is seeking a compassionate, experienced Registered Nurse (RN) to provide clinical oversight and health support for individuals with developmental disabilities across our residential and community-based programs. As a key member of the nursing and clinical team, you will monitor acute and chronic health needs, coordinate medical care and hospital discharges, support person-centered plans, train direct support staff, and provide clinical guidance that helps individuals receive safe, consistent, high-quality care.

Requirements

Associate degree or other qualifying nursing degree from an accredited nursing program.
Current, active Registered Nurse license in the State of Missouri.
Current CPR certification.
Sufficient clinical and field experience to meet applicable state requirements and complete required medication administration, First Aid, CPR, and nursing delegation training.
Strong clinical judgment, communication, documentation, and organizational skills.
Ability to travel throughout the Kansas City metro using a personal or agency vehicle as needed.

Nice To Haves

Two or more years of experience working with individuals with intellectual or developmental disabilities.
Experience with Missouri DMH Community RN requirements, medication administration training, nursing delegation, or residential/ISL services.
Experience supporting individualized program development, person-centered planning, or medically complex individuals.

Responsibilities

Monitor medical services outlined in Person-Centered Plans, including physician orders, labs, dental, vision, hearing, seizure activity, and other health needs.
Review medical records monthly for an assigned caseload and monitor acute and chronic health conditions within the scope of RN practice.
Ensure physician orders accurately reflect medications on hand and help coordinate follow-up care when medical needs change.
Prepare health reviews for PCP/ISP meetings and participate in planning meetings as needed.
Coordinate transitions and follow-up after hospital stays for serious illness, injury, or other significant medical events.
Serve as a nursing contact for hospice or end-of-life care when needed and provide ancillary, palliative, or home-health support within licensure guidelines.
Complete Community RN responsibilities as outlined by the Missouri Department of Mental Health.
Provide approved Level I Medication Administration training and nursing delegation as required by Missouri DMH.
Train staff and individuals on medications, medical conditions, and simple nursing tasks appropriate for delegation or instruction.
Consult on medically sensitive cases and provide clear clinical guidance to non-medical staff.
Maintain accurate, timely clinical documentation and communicate changes in health status to appropriate team members.
Collaborate with agency staff, medical providers, and state or county personnel regarding individual medical needs and services.
Participate in the medical on-call rotation to provide nursing advice and direction as needed.