Registered Nurse (RN)

Dungarvin • Cedar Park, TX

5d • Onsite

About The Position

The Registered Nurse (RN) provides quality, individualized health care management to people supported by Dungarvin, with the goal of promoting optimal health. Care should be delivered in a normalizing manner that is sensitive to each person’s needs, respectful of their dignity, and supportive of autonomy. The RN serves as a health resource to staff and works with supervisors to help ensure homes comply with Texas Department of Public Health licensure requirements and organizational policies concerning health care, medical care, and records. The role serves group homes in Cedar Park and Austin and has a main office in Austin. Mileage is reimbursed. The schedule is Monday through Friday, 8 a.m. to 5 p.m., with some flexibility.

Requirements

• Current Registered Nurse license to practice in Texas.
• Valid driver’s license, vehicle insurance, and driving record that allow the candidate to be covered by the agency’s insurance policy.
• Ability to work cooperatively with individuals, staff, interdisciplinary team members, and outside agencies.
• Reading, writing, and communication skills sufficient to document care, follow support plans, and collaborate with internal and external team members.
• Must be mature, flexible, self-motivated, and dependable.

Nice To Haves

• Prior education and/or experience working with people with developmental disabilities.
• Experience in long-term care or home health care.

Responsibilities

• Provide nursing oversight and health care supports to individuals on the RN’s caseload, as needed.
• Ensure required documentation, nursing and other health or clinical assessments, and billing comply with Medicaid regulations.
• Supervise medication administration by non-licensed staff in residential or individual home-support settings, day programs, and respite programs, including clinical supervision of the process.
• Provide administrative supervision to staff responsible for implementing progressive discipline.
• Communicate with involved team members about an individual’s medical issues as requested or needed to ensure continuity of care.
• Provide health care training as needed to support people with developmental disabilities in community settings.
• Report issues and concerns, with appropriate background information, to the senior director, program director, or program supervisor.
• Promote the concepts established in the organization’s philosophy, policies, and procedures.

Benefits

• Medical, vision, and dental insurance for full-time employees.
• Supplemental insurance.
• Flexible spending and health savings accounts for full-time employees.
• Pet insurance.
• Life insurance.
• 401(k) plan with a 3% employer match after one year of service.
• Paid time off accrual for employees who work 40 hours in a two-week period.
• PTO donation.
• Growth and development opportunities.
• Employee referral program.
• Scheduled pay increases.
• Employee assistance program.
• Mileage reimbursement.
• National brand discounts, including T-Mobile, Verizon, and Dell.
• Access to 50% of pay before payday through Tap Check.
• Dedicated training department with paid training.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: No Education Listed