McAllen - Registered Nurse

SOUTH TEXAS COMMUNITY LIVING•Mcallen, TX

3d•$70,000 - $70,000•Hybrid

About The Position

South Texas Community Living is hiring a Full-Time Registered Nurse to provide HCS (Home and Community-Based Services) nursing coordination to individuals with intellectual disabilities in group home and natural home settings in the north/northwest area of McAllen area. This RN position is similar to home health nursing, with some duties and documentation specific to meet the unique requirements of HCS (Home and Community-Based Services) regulations. Our program provides rewarding job experience for any Registered Nurse interested in promoting the independence of people with disabilities.

Requirements

Valid RN License Required
Valid and current Texas Driver's License
Clear Background Check
Clear DMV Check
High School Diploma or Equivalent
Proof of Education
No confirmation of Abuse/Neglect/Exploitation of an elderly or disabled person
No history of Medicaid fraud.
Experience working with people with intellectual and developmental disabilities (group home experience preferred)
Strong communication and team-participation skills; friendly, positive attitude.
General computer skills (not necessarily expert); be able to use Word, Excel, Outlook, and general internet navigation.
Must have excellent time management skills.
Must be capable of multi-tasking in a fast-paced environment.

Nice To Haves

group home experience
HCS (Home Community Services) knowledge preferred

Responsibilities

Comprehensive and Focused Nursing Assessments
Training of unlicensed personnel
Medication management and administration
Documentation of care for 6 hours per day
Medical tasks and care
Coordinating medication supplies, medical appointments, medical emergency management, over-the-phone triage, medication management and general nursing quality
Narrative RN notes required for all tasks, approximately every 15 minutes
Travel less than 15 miles to 2 group homes per day, office errand car available during your shift