Contract Registered Nurse (RN)
Community Options, Inc.•Amarillo, TX
About The Position
Community Options, Inc. is a national nonprofit agency providing services to individuals with disabilities in 12 states. The Contract Registered Nurse in Amarillo, Texas, delivers high-quality nursing care to individuals with intellectual and developmental disabilities in community-based settings. The RN uses the nursing process of assessment, planning, intervention, implementation, and evaluation while collaborating with individuals, families, and interdisciplinary team members. This is a contract position; hours and scheduling are determined based on program needs and contract terms.
Requirements
- Bachelor’s degree in Nursing (BSN) or equivalent nursing experience.
- At least one year of experience providing nursing services to individuals with disabilities.
- Valid Registered Nurse (R.N.) license in good standing.
- Valid driver’s license with a satisfactory driving record.
- Strong understanding of and commitment to community-based support for persons with disabilities.
- Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
- Successful completion of background checks, central registry checks, child abuse registry checks, RN license verification, and drug screening is required for the contract engagement.
Responsibilities
- Provide physician-ordered treatment and health care procedures in accordance with professional nursing standards and applicable regulations.
- Ensure individuals attend medical appointments outlined in their Individual Support Plans (ISPs).
- Conduct nursing assessments and follow-up visits as needed.
- Monitor individuals’ health and medical conditions and make referrals for medical services when appropriate.
- Administer medications and provide medication management as needed.
- Provide health teaching and support individuals in developing self-care and safety skills.
- Create and distribute medical and health reports summarizing general health status, goals, and physician recommendations.
- Develop and update Individual Support Plans (ISPs) and Person-Centered Plans (PCPs) with the interdisciplinary team, documenting concerns, observations, and behavioral developments.
- Monitor medication administration logs and ensure compliance with medication protocols.
- Ensure accurate transcription of physician orders and medically related documentation.
- Ensure health-related appointments are scheduled, completed, and appropriately followed up.
- Conduct programmatic training, including medication administration and delegation.
- Train staff on the medical needs of assigned individuals.
- Provide new staff training, annual recertification, and competency validation for health and safety topics.
- Report incidents in accordance with operational procedures and regulatory standards.
- Follow policies and procedures required by operational, state, and regulatory guidelines.
- Complete required supervisory visits, including care plan reviews, caregiver competency assessments, and documentation audits.
- Complete required daily, monthly, quarterly, and annual nursing documentation.
- Cooperate with licensing and regulatory staff during inspections, inquiries, or investigations.
- Attend meetings, in-services, and trainings as requested.
