East Metro Atlanta - Part Time Agency

Mary Rush Care Ltd; Augusta (GA); On-site; USD 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Mary Rush Care Ltd in Augusta, GA is seeking an experienced Developmental Disability Nurse – Oversight to provide clinical oversight and monitor health services for individuals with intellectual and developmental disabilities, ensuring CMS and DBHDD alignment.

You will conduct oversight visits, review HRST, ISPs, MARs, and care plans, and participate in mortality reviews while educating staff on policy updates.

Qualifications

• RN licensed in Georgia with current credentials.
• BSN preferred and HRST certification or willingness to obtain.
• Experience with IDD populations and regulatory oversight.

Responsibilities

• Conduct oversight visits to group homes and service sites for nursing care compliance.
• Review HRST, ISPs, MARs, incident reports, and care plans.
• Develop and monitor CAPs when deficiencies are identified.
• Educate staff on nursing best practices and CMS/DBHDD requirements.
• Collaborate with healthcare professionals and families; maintain accurate oversight records.

Skills

Clinical oversight

Documentation

Regulatory knowledge

Communication

Independent work

Education

RN licensure GA

BSN preferred

HRST Certification

Tools

EHR systems

Microsoft Office

Job description

3807 Maddox Road, Augusta, Georgia, 30909, UNITED STATES

The Developmental Disability Nurse – Oversight provides clinical oversight and monitoring to ensure that individuals with intellectual and developmental disabilities receive quality, person-centered health services in compliance with Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) guidelines and Department of Behavioral Health and Developmental Disabilities (DBHDD) standards. This role ensures that nursing and healthcare services delivered by providers align with regulatory expectations for safety, documentation, care coordination, and clinical best practices.

Key Responsibilities:

Conduct oversight visits to group homes, and other service sites to assess compliance with DBHDD and CMS standards for nursing care and health services.

Monitor and review health-related documentation, including Health Risk Screening Tools (HRST), Individual Service Plans (ISPs), medication administration records (MARs), incident reports, and nursing care plans.

Write a care plan that addresses ROB (Risk, Obstacles, and Barriers)

Provide clinical assessments and make recommendations to improve care delivery and mitigate risks to individuals served.

Ensure implementation of person-centered planning and health services coordination.

Participate in mortality reviews, incident investigations, and quality assurance activities as required.

Collaborate to develop and monitor corrective action plans (CAPs) when deficiencies are identified.

Educate staff on nursing best practices, state and federal requirements, and changes in policy related to health oversight.

Act as a liaison between healthcare professionals, and family members.

Maintain accurate and timely oversight documentation in accordance with agency protocols.

Stay current with CMS, DBHDD, and state regulations affecting developmental disability nursing care.

Qualifications:

Education and Licensure:

Registered Nurse (RN) licensed in the state of Georgia.

Bachelor's Degree in Nursing (BSN) preferred;

HRST Clinical Reviewer Certification (or willingness to obtain).

Experience:

Minimum of 3 years of nursing experience, including 2 years working with individuals with intellectual and/or developmental disabilities.

Experience with Medicaid waiver services and familiarity with CMS oversight requirements.

Prior experience in clinical quality assurance, case management, or regulatory compliance preferred.

Skills and Competencies:

Strong clinical judgment and knowledge of chronic disease management in IDD populations.

Familiarity with CMS Quality Indicators and DBHDD Quality Management Systems.

Excellent written and verbal communication skills.

Ability to work independently and manage multiple oversight activities simultaneously.

Proficiency in using electronic health records (EHR) and Microsoft Office Suite.

Working Conditions:

Frequent travel within assigned regions for onsite visits.

Flexible work schedule may be required to accommodate operations.

Remote documentation and administrative work may be allowed in accordance with agency policy.

Monthly Assessments- in the group home with residents on caseload.

Screening Questions

• Do you have experience in a similar role?
• Are you willing and available to work nights and weekends as required?
• Are you 21 years of age or older?
• Are you able to pass a criminal background check if hired?
• Can you provide the necessary documentation to prove that you are a U.S. citizen, permanent resident, or a foreign national with authorization to work in the United States?
• Do you have any of the following on your driving record? Three (3) or more moving violations or at fault accidents (or a combination of the violations and accidents) within the preceding 36 months. Super speeder ticket. Driving under the influence of drugs or alcohol (including Open Container). Hit and Run Accident. Failure to report an accident. Operating a vehicle under a suspended or revoked license. Homicide, assault or a felony arising from the operation of a motor vehicle. Reckless Driving/Speed Contest/Racing Distracted Driving
• Do you have valid Georgia Driver's License?
• How did you find out about DDM?
• Please provide the last 5 years of your employment history-including the company name, the dates of employment, and a contact number.