OH Registered Nurse (RN)
Position Summary
The Registered Nurse (RN) provides comprehensive nursing care to individuals with developmental and/or intellectual disabilities (IDD), ensuring the delivery of safe, person-centered, and high-quality nursing services in accordance with federal, state, and local regulations and Caregiver policies. The RN promotes health, safety, dignity, and quality of life for clients through care coordination, advocacy, education, and clinical oversight.
Essential Functions and Responsibilities
- Uphold principles of dignity, respect, and person-centered care in all interactions with individuals
- Provide clinical oversight to LPN/LVNs and other non-nursing staff as directed
- Develop and implement individualized care plans in collaboration with interdisciplinary team members
- Conduct initial and ongoing nursing assessments
- Administer medications and treatments per physician/Advanced Practice Provider (APP) orders and applicable regulations
- Monitor and evaluate individuals for changes in health status and intervene accordingly
- Delegate and oversee nursing tasks to unlicensed staff and other approved caregivers only when appropriate to scope, and only to those who have been properly trained with demonstrated competency
- Ensure proper storage, handling, preparation, and labeling of medications
- Maintain accurate medication inventory and immediately report any discrepancies
- Provide health-related training to direct support staff, individuals, and caregivers
- Participate in interdisciplinary team meetings, care reviews, and service planning
- Coordinate with healthcare providers, pharmacies, and other service agencies to ensure continuity of care
- Respond immediately to emergencies and provide nursing assistance
- Maintain accurate, timely, and confidential clinical documentation in compliance with Caregiver policies and HIPAA requirements.
- Ensure a safe environment for individuals, staff, and others and immediately report safety concerns.
- Submit accurate and timely billing documentation, when applicable
- Support compliance with licensing and regulatory requirements (e.g., CMS, HHS IDD, etc.).
- Participate in quality assurance and improvement activities
- Provide telephone triage nursing support for assigned on-call shifts, including after-hours as needed
- Other duties as assigned
Education and/or Experience
- Associate’s Degree in Nursing (ASN) or Bachelor’s Degree in Nursing (BSN) from an accredited nursing program.
- Minimum of 1 year of clinical nursing experience required
- Experience with IDD/DD populations preferred.
Licensure and Certification:
- Active RN license from state of residence. If work location is in a different state, must hold a multi state RN license in accordance with the rules for Nurse Licensure Compact (NLC).
- Valid driver’s license, with proof of auto insurance coverage
- Basic Life Support (BLS) certification
Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:
- Understanding of developmental and intellectual disabilities, health disparities, and person-centered care models
- Strong clinical assessment, critical thinking, and documentation skills
- Excellent interpersonal communication and team collaboration abilities
- Ability to communicate effectively with clients, families, interdisciplinary team members, and supervisors, verbally and in writing.
- Ability to manage competing priorities and respond to emergencies effectively.
- Proficiency in electronic health record (EHR) programs and Microsoft 365 programs including Outlook, Teams, and Word.
- Familiarity with of state and federal regulations governing IDD services (e.g., CMS ICF/IID, HCBS Waivers) is preferred
Work Environment ad Physical Demands:
Work may take place in various settings, including residential homes, day programs, and administrative offices. The physical demands of this position are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of the job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform essential functions.
Compensation:
FIND YOUR PASSION. BE UNIQUE. SHARE IT WITH OTHERS. Everyone at Caregiver, Inc. Company is committed to a common goal – creating a world-class experience for our individuals. We are passionate about what we do while making a difference. We work with integrity, accountability, transparency, and compassion in everything we do because we understand those we serve have a choice in providers. Our company provides care to people with intellectual and developmental disabilities to lead their unique lives independently.
We believe it’s our job to take care of the PEOPLE (you) who take care of our PEOPLE (individuals we serve)! Therefore, we offer:
- FREE virtual doctor visits with a prescription DISCOUNT card for all employees and members of the employee’s household.
- NO CREDIT CHECK bank accounts to all employees with cash advance opportunities through Branch Bank.
- $10,000 in tuition reimbursement annually to further your education endeavors for full-time eligible employees.
- $10,000 in life insurance for all employees at no cost
- Medical, Dental, Vision, Voluntary Life and AD&D, Supplemental Insurance, and 401K for eligible employees.
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