Registered Nurse (RN) (29495)

We Do Life...Together•Naugatuck, CT

1d•Onsite

About The Position

ICES Inc. is a human services company serving individuals with cognitive disorders, mental illness, and those on the autistic spectrum since 1998. Their caring human service professionals focus on the individuals’ personal strengths to make the most of valuable community resources while promoting respect and dignity of all. They serve individuals in private residences, public schools, respite facilities, emergency placements, community work sites, training centers, supervised living arrangements, and state-licensed group homes. The company is seeking a Registered Nurse to ensure that the individuals served receive premium nursing services from the agency's programs. This is a full-time, 40-hour position, Monday-Friday, with a nursing on-call rotation, located at their Naugatuck office, and time is also spent at the residential facilities in the Greater Waterbury area.

Requirements

Current RN license in the State of CT
Associate or Bachelor’s degree in Nursing
At least two-years’ experience in nursing
Ability to work well under pressure and achieve results in a fast-paced environment
Excellent communication skills; written and verbal necessary
Superb interpersonal skills, including the ability to quickly build rapport with others
Being able to thrive in a team-oriented environment
Valid driver’s license and reliable transportation
Must be able to travel to the residential facilities located in the Greater Waterbury area
Technical expertise
Building collaborative relationships/Collaboration
Continuous learning
Credibility
Ability to work independently and as a team member
Flexibility
Verbal communication
Written communication
Thoroughness
Decisiveness
Informing
Problem Solving skills
Initiative
Professionalism
Organizational skills
Empathy
Analytical thinking
Resourcefulness
Computer Literacy
Good judgement

Nice To Haves

Experience working with individuals with intellectual/developmental disabilities and/or mental illness a plus
Previous DDS experience a plus
Experience with training/teaching preferred
Experience in computer skills, a plus

Responsibilities

Ensure agency compliance with all required documentation and nursing delegation to unlicensed personnel
Provide direct and indirect nursing oversight and compliance for Individuals
Review medical charts, physician’s notes, prescriptions, orders and MAR’s
Participate in weekly psychiatric appointments and all IP and Bi-annual meetings
Resolves individual’s problems and needs by utilizing multidisciplinary team strategies
Protects individuals and employees by adhering to HIPAA, infection-control policies and protocols, OSHA, medication administration and storage procedures, and controlled substance regulations, as well as other DDS/DCF policies and procedures or regulations needed to ensure safety protocols
Maintains continuity among nursing teams by documenting and communicating actions, irregularities, and continuing needs
Ensures operation of medical equipment, maintaining inventories of equipment and evaluating new equipment and techniques
Other relative nursing duties as required
Complete on-site practicum process as identified by in the DDS Medication Regulation
Conduct DDS medication administration certifications program classes and other trainings
Train staff members to maintain and utilize all medical supplies and inventory and evaluation of equipment
Provide training to Direct Support Professional’s in relation to nursing responsibilities/oversight
Other relative training duties as needed
Maintains a safe and clean working environment and complies with procedures, rules, and regulations
Maintains professional and technical knowledge by attending educational workshops, reviewing professional publications, establishing personal networks and participating in professional societies
Maintains a cooperative and collaborative relationship among health care teams and other team members
Maintains HIPAA compliance and standards
Develop a strong understanding of the workings of each department and team in the company and collaborate as needed
Perform special projects/assignments as needed