Register Nurse

Sevita•Benton, AR

About The Position

The Registered Nurse provides nursing services, training, and support to address the medical or psychiatric needs of individuals with developmental disabilities, acquired brain injuries, substance abuse issues, and/or emotional or behavioral challenges. The role includes assessing medical needs, supporting and overseeing care plans, administering medications, maintaining medical records, coordinating with physicians and care teams, and providing medical skills training and consultation. The position may also involve household support, transportation, participation in an on-call system, and travel as needed.

Requirements

Graduate of an accredited RN program.
One year of experience working with medically complex individuals.
Current state RN license.
Current driver's license, car registration, and auto insurance if providing transportation to individuals receiving services.
Current CPR/First Aid certification.
Travel as needed.
Duties involve potential exposure to blood, body fluids, or tissues; exposure-related tasks are an expectation of employment.
Physical ability to perform heavy work: exert up to 100 pounds of force occasionally, up to 50 pounds frequently, and/or up to 20 pounds constantly to move objects.

Responsibilities

Conduct medical assessments of individuals referred to the program and collaborate with Intake staff to determine appropriate community placement.
Participate in developing and implementing service plans and supervise their medical components in conjunction with physicians.
Review and regularly revise nursing and nursing-related care plans.
Maintain current, complete medical records and reports according to regulatory and corporate standards, including medication administration records and physician orders.
Maintain contact with primary care physicians and specialists and, when directed, attend doctor visits with mentors and/or individuals receiving services.
Promote health and wellness and ensure preventive nursing actions are in place.
Administer medications according to established guidelines.
Document medications administered and review medication administration records for compliance.
Oversee management of high-risk medical conditions and private duty nursing services.
Develop individual-specific training flow charts and provide and document medical skills training for clients, mentors, respite providers, staff, and, where appropriate, biological family members.
Present medical skills components at Pre-service Orientation.
Participate as an Individual Health Plan (IHP) or Plan of Care (POC) team member; evaluate medical needs for initial plans; ensure goals and objectives are medically indicated; and develop ongoing health care protocols for conditions outlined in the plan.
Provide staff and mentors with consultation and technical assistance on home care issues and durable medical equipment operation.
As needed, coordinate, organize, and/or assist with household activities such as light housekeeping and meal preparation; transport individuals to planned or necessary activities and appointments.
Participate in the on-call system as needed.
May participate in IDT, Human Rights Committee, Health and Safety Committee, and Administration meetings.
Perform other related duties and activities as required.