Entry-Level Registered Nurse

Penn Mar 2021 • New Freedom, PA

5d

About The Position

The Registered Nurse (RN) oversees and coordinates medical care for people supported by Penn-Mar. The role involves attending medical appointments and hospital visits, supporting hospital and rehabilitation discharges, training team members on new or changed procedures, coordinating medical equipment and supplies, supporting medication management, and communicating with pharmacies, medical providers, team members, and other support staff. The RN reviews medical documentation for accuracy and ensures recommendations are implemented.

The RN obtains HRST Clinical Reviewer Certification, completes timely clinical reviews, and applies training recommendations in coordination with operations supervisors. The position also manages Pennsylvania Medication Administration initial training and revalidation, supports organizational training, and trains staff in specialized care tasks such as feeding tube procedures, vital signs, nebulizer treatments, lifts, oxygen therapy, and specialized diets. The RN responds to after-hours calls and messages from direct support team members with clinical direction as needed, completes incident reporting according to state requirements, and participates in ODP or PAR nursing-related meetings and groups.

The schedule is Monday through Friday, 8:00 a.m. to 4:30 p.m., primarily in an office setting. On-call responsibility is minimal and involves responding by phone or text to after-hours health-related inquiries. Occasional evening or weekend on-site visits may be required for urgent health or support needs.

Requirements

• Pennsylvania RN license.
• Valid driver's license and at least two years of driving experience on a full license; time driving on a learner's permit or provisional license does not count.
• High school diploma or GED.
• Ability to lift, carry, or otherwise move items weighing 20 pounds regularly and 50 pounds occasionally.
• Ability to transfer or assist in transferring individuals.
• Adequate visual acuity to perform essential functions.
• Ability to read, write, and speak English to communicate with individuals and team members.

Nice To Haves

• One year of nursing experience in a healthcare setting.
• Previous experience supporting individuals with disabilities.

Responsibilities

• Oversee and coordinate medical care for people supported, including attending medical appointments and hospital visits and supporting hospital and rehabilitation discharges.
• Train team members on new procedures and changes to procedures following hospital discharges.
• Obtain medical equipment and supplies and coordinate inspections and repairs as needed.
• Assist with medication management and coordinate with pharmacies.
• Liaise with medical providers, team members, and other support staff.
• Review medical documentation for accuracy and ensure recommendations are implemented.
• Obtain HRST Clinical Reviewer Certification and complete timely clinical reviews.
• Review and apply training recommendations in coordination with operations supervisors.
• Manage Pennsylvania Medication Administration initial training and ensure timely revalidation for Pennsylvania team members.
• Support Penn-Mar's Learning & Development team by facilitating organizational training as needed.
• Train staff in tasks including feeding tube procedures, vital signs, nebulizer treatments, lifts, oxygen therapy, and specialized diets.
• Respond to after-hours calls and messages from direct support team members, providing clinical direction as needed.
• Complete incident reporting in a timely manner according to state requirements.
• Participate in ODP or PAR nursing-related meetings and groups.

Benefits

• Paid vacation days and holiday pay.
• Employee referral bonus program.
• Extensive paid training and ongoing opportunities for job-related education and career advancement.
• Tuition reimbursement.
• Supportive leadership team.
• Medical, dental, and vision coverage.
• Short- and long-term disability coverage.
• 403(b) retirement plan.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: High school or GED