Entry-Level Registered Nurse

Penn Mar 2021; New Freedom (York County); On-site; USD 59,000 - 72,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Tuition Reimbursement

Paid vacation and holidays

Training opportunities

Referral bonus

Medical, dental, vision

Job summary

Penn-Mar is seeking a Registered Nurse (RN) in New Freedom, PA to oversee and coordinate medical care for people supported, including attending appointments and coordinating discharges.

This role requires a PA RN license, strong communication, and the ability to train staff; after-hours support is minimal, with occasional on-site visits and a stable Mon-Fri schedule.

Qualifications

• Current PA RN license is required.
• Valid driver’s license with ≥2 years of driving experience.
• High School Diploma or GED.
• One year of nursing experience preferred.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate medical care for people supported, including appointments, discharges, and staff training on procedures.
• Obtain and coordinate medical equipment and supplies; supervise equipment inspections.
• Assist with medication management and coordinate with pharmacies.
• Review medical documentation for accuracy and implement recommendations.
• Respond to after-hours calls with clinical direction as needed.
• Attend ODP or PAR nursing meetings/groups.
• Ensure incident reporting complies with state requirements.

Skills

Clinical direction

Team coordination

After-hours response

Nursing experience

Training delivery

Communication

Education

PA RN license

High School Diploma/GED

Job description

• Stable Mon-Fri work schedule 8:00a-4:30p, primarily in an office setting
• Minimal On-Call Responsibility: available to respond to after-hours health-related inquiries from direct support team members via phone call or text message, providing clinical direction as needed. In certain situations, an occasional evening or weekend on-site visit may be required to address urgent health or support needs.
• Annual salary starting at $65,000
• Paid vacation days and holiday pay
• Employee referral bonus program
• Extensive paid training, as well as continual opportunities for further job-related education and career advancement
• Tuition Reimbursement
• Supportive leadership team who wants to help YOU succeed
• Medical, dental, vision, short- and long-term disability

The Registered Nurse (RN) is responsible for

• Oversight and coordination of medical care for people supported, including:
  • attending medical appointments and hospital visits, supporting hospital/rehab discharges, and train team members on new procedures
  • actively participating in hospital discharges, ensuring team members are trained on any changes or new procedures
  • obtaining medical equipment and supplies
  • coordinating equipment inspections and repairs as needed
  • assisting with medication management and coordinating with pharmacies
  • liaising with medical providers and team members, other support staff
  • reviewing medical documentation for accuracy and ensuring recommendations are implemented
• HRST
  • obtain HRST Clinical Reviewer Certification
  • complete timely Clinical Reviews
  • review and apply training recommendations in coordination with operations supervisors
• Training
  • manage PA Medication Administration initial training and ensure timely revalidation for all PA team members
  • support Penn-Mar's Learning & Development team by facilitating organizational training as needed
  • Provide thorough training in tasks including feeding tube procedures, vital signs, nebulizer treatments, lifts, oxygen therapy, specialized diets, etc.
• Responding to after-hours calls and messages from direct support team members, providing clinical direction as needed
• Following all incident reporting based on state requirements in a timely manner
• Actively participating in ODP or PAR nursing related meetings/groups
• Hold a Pennsylvania RN license
• Valid driver's license with at least 2 years of driving experience on a full license (time spent driving on a learner's permit/provisional license does NOT count toward this requirement)
• High School Diploma/GED
• One year of nursing experience in a healthcare setting preferred
• Previous experience supporting individuals with disabilities preferred

Physical Requirements

• Lift and carry or otherwise move items weighing 20/50 pounds regularly/occasionally
• Transfer or assist in transferring individuals
• Adequate visual acuity to perform essential functions
• Read, write, and speak English to communicate with individuals and team members

Penn-Mar is an Equal Opportunity Employer and is committed to diversity and inclusion.

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