Registered Nurse

Achieva•Pittsburgh, PA

1d•Onsite

About The Position

Are you a dedicated nursing professional looking to apply your clinical expertise toward empowering others? Achieva is seeking a Registered Nurse to provide high-quality medical guidance and advocacy for people with disabilities. In this role, you will bridge the gap between healthcare and daily support, ensuring that every individual has the health and wellness foundation they need to lead a life of personal significance. For over 75 years, Achieva has been committed to supporting and including individuals with disabilities and their families. We envision a community where everyone leads a life of personal significance. Achieva provides personalized services and opportunities that respect each person’s unique aspirations. The Registered Nurse provides both direct and indirect clinical support to individuals throughout Achieva Support. This role is responsible for providing medical guidance to staff, performing nursing assessments, and coordinating care with external healthcare professionals. You will serve as a key clinical liaison to ensure medical and behavioral health needs are met with excellence and compassion.

Requirements

Graduate of an accredited nursing program
Valid Pennsylvania RN license required
Minimum of two (2) years of experience supporting individuals with intellectual disabilities and medically complex needs.
Proficiency in computer applications
Ability to become proficient in the Therap system.
Strong organizational, communication, and interpersonal skills
Ability to provide constructive feedback and training.
Must have a reliable vehicle and a valid driver's license for local travel
Ability to work flexible hours including evenings and weekends.
Must be able to pass required background checks, including Act 33, Act 34, and FBI clearances.

Nice To Haves

BSN preferred

Responsibilities

Provide nursing assessments and consultation for medical and behavioral health situations to ensure all health needs are addressed.
Deliver instruction to employees on medical care requirements, nutrition, hydration, skin integrity, and infection prevention.
Manage hospitalizations, admissions, and discharges; maintain contact with hospital or skilled nursing facility (SNF) staff to coordinate safe transitions home.
Act as a liaison with pharmacies; prepare monthly Medication Administration Records (MARs) and process orders within the Therap system.
Communicate practitioner recommendations to staff and collaborate with program leadership on clinical and mental health recommendations.
Respond to medical emergencies or crisis situations via phone or on-site, ensuring proper notification of families and professionals.
Participate in the Health Risk Screening Tool (HRST) process as a Clinical Reviewer and contribute to the development of clinical policies.
Participate in program licensure inspections and track state health care initiatives for best practices in the IDD system.
Participate in an after-hours on-call rotation to provide clinical guidance to management and staff.