Community Registered Nurse, Full-Time Salaried

United Cerebral Palsy Heartland; Berkeley (MO); On-site; USD 62,000 - 88,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Vacation & holidays

Full benefits

Case load responsibility

Mileage reimbursement

Job summary

UCP Heartland in Saint Louis, Missouri, is seeking a Community Registered Nurse to provide compassionate care for children and adults with differing abilities. This full-time salaried role includes overseeing a caseload, coordinating physician orders, and ensuring accurate medical records.

You will maintain EMAR and HRST data, participate in on-call rotations, train staff, and liaise with medical providers to support client health goals.

Qualifications

• Registered Nurse with active Missouri license.
• One year of RN experience preferred.
• Strong medical assessment and communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Ensure physician orders are current and signed before expiration.
• Review medical records and respond to issues promptly.
• Maintain EMAR per physician orders and coach staff.
• Respond to calls/emails; participate in RN on-call rotation.
• Complete monthly face-to-face client assessments as needed.
• Train and delegate to direct support staff; monitor competency.
• Mentor staff through Level 1 Med Aide training.
• Liaise with medical providers to ensure appropriate client care.
• Attend ISP and transition meetings for care planning.
• Complete required documentation by deadlines.
• Update HRST system and generate Health Risk Support Plans.
• Other duties as assigned.

Skills

Communication skills

Medical assessment skills

Time management

Independent work

Team collaboration

Driver's license

Education

Missouri RN license

Tools

EMAR system

HRST system

Basic computer skills

Job description

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Community Registered Nurse, Full-Time Salaried

Full Time Saint Louis, MO, US

Salary Range: $62,400.00 To $88,000.00 Annually

UCP HEARTLAND COMMUNITY REGISTERED NURSE- FULL TIME OPENINGS

UCP Heartland is looking for our future Community Registered Nurse that will help provide children and adults differing abilities the extraordinary care and support they need to thrive in school, at home and in our communities. This is a FULL TIME Opportunity.

What can UCP Heartland offer you?

• Generous vacation, sick and personal time off policy PLUS 10 Company Holidays and two Floating Holidays
• Excellent benefits to include medical, vision, dental and life insurance at 60 days (COMPANY PAID VISION)
• Independently oversee your UCP Heartland case load
• Paid mileage

What will you be doing with UCP Heartland?

• Ensure that physician orders are present, current and inclusive of all required information per Agency and DMH policies. Ensure that physician orders are signed by the prescribing physician before expiration date.
• Review medical records (physician orders, MARs, visit reports) on a routine basis. Respond with appropriate action when issues arise.
• Maintain and keep current the EMAR (Electronic Medication Administration Record) as dictated by physician’s orders. Review staff entries in Medication Administration Records for thoroughness and accuracy. Coach staff as needed to correct any trending errors found.
• Respond to phone calls and emails in a timely manner and participate in the RN On-Call Rotation.
• Complete face‑to‑face assessments with residential clients as required by individual client medical need with a minimum of one face‑to‑face visit per month to ensure health and identify signs and/or symptoms of disease processes.
• Train and delegate duties to direct support staff as nursing standards allow. Routinely check staff for competency. Maintain accurate records of delegations performed.
• Train, mentor and guide agency staff through Level 1 Med Aide training.
• Act as a liaison between UCP Heartland and medical providers to ensure appropriate client care.
• Act as a medical expert providing input to client’s medical care while effectively communicating with the team. Attend ISP Meetings, transition Meetings and other meetings where individual care needs will be discussed.
• Complete all required documentation by the deadline identified by the agency or funder requirements.
• Update and keep current the HRST (Health Risk Screening Tool) system as required. Generate Health Risk Support Plans as indicated by assessments
• Other duties as assigned
• (This is NOT a supervisory position. Agency/Community RN is supervised by Director of Health Services)

MINIMUM EMPLOYMENT STANDARDS

• Registered Nurse with an active license with the State of Missouri
• Demonstrates written and verbal communication skills
• One year of experience as a practicing registered nurse
• Strong medical assessment skillsDemonstrates working knowledge of basic computer software
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team
• Exceptional time management with demonstrated ability to consistently meet deadlines
• Available for flexibility in work schedule
• Reliable Transportation with Valid Driver's License

PREFERRED EMPLOYMENT STANDARDS

• Three or more years of experience working with people with developmental disabilities