IDD Nurse RN

RHA Health Services, LLC; Springfield (IL); On-site; USD 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Payactiv

Employee perks and discount program

Paid Time Off

Health Insurance

401(k) retirement savings program

Wellbeing Programs

Training

Job summary

RHA Health Services, LLC seeks an IDD Nurse RN to provide holistic nursing care and oversight across residential homes, vocational centers, and schools. You will evaluate health needs, coordinate preventive care, document care, and mentor licensed practical nurses and med techs as needed.

This role requires an active RN license, strong independent work skills, and the ability to collaborate with an interdisciplinary team to promote safe, quality health outcomes for people with disabilities and

Qualifications

• Graduation from an accredited registered nurse program; BSN preferred but not required.
• Current RN license with no restrictions to practice in Illinois.
• CPR certification or eligibility to obtain certification.
• Able to communicate effectively with interdisciplinary team members, the people supported and their families.
• Able to work independently, be organized, and prioritize tasks.
• Must be at least 18 years of age.

Responsibilities

• Provide holistic nursing care to individuals with intellectual and developmental disabilities.
• Observe, assess, and evaluate the health needs of the people we support.
• Coordinate preventative and routine medical care for people supported.
• Document nursing care provided.
• Provide clinical supervision or oversight for LPNs and med techs as deemed necessary.
• Assist with educational and training programs for new employees.
• Promote continuous improvement of workplace safety and environmental practices.
• Assist physicians with on-site medical clinics where applicable.
• Provide health-related training to unlicensed personnel.
• Teach medication administration training to unlicensed personnel when state law allows.
• Conduct medication pass observations in the home to ensure staff competency.
• Complete skill competency checklists on delegated healthcare tasks.
• Teach the people we serve to monitor their health.
• Provide medication administration training to people who can self-administer.
• Audits medication administration.
• Conduct medication closest assessments.
• Perform quality assurance checks to ensure unlicensed personnel are performing health tasks as assigned.
• Conduct routine nursing assessments.
• Observe and report abnormal health findings to the physician.
• Communicate with physicians, pharmacies, medical suppliers, and the Interdisciplinary Team.
• Advocate for the people supported and assist with developing community supports.
• Participate in on-call rotations to provide nursing support.

Education

BSN preferred

Tools

RN license

Job description

We are hiring for: IDD Nurse RN Type: Regular

Positive and personable individual looking for a satisfying and fun opportunity to make a real difference in the lives of people with intellectual, developmental disabilities, and people facing mental health, and substance use challenges, join our team at RHA Health Services! Provides oversight and general nursing care and services to persons with disabilities in residential homes, vocational centers and or schools. Responsible for all nursing functions at multiple locations. Relies on knowledge, experience, and judgment with limited direction and supervision to accomplish responsibilities.

REPORTS TO:

Regional Nursing Director

SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITIES:

This position has no supervisory responsibilities.

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

Provide holistic nursing care to individuals with intellectual and developmental disabilities.

Observe, assess, and evaluate the health needs of the people we support.

Coordinate preventative and routine medical care for people supported.

Document nursing care provided.

Provide clinical supervision or oversight for licensed practical nurses and med techs as deemed necessary.

Assist with educational and training programs for new employees to include planning, conducting, and scheduling in a timely manner.

Promote continuous improvement of workplace safety and environmental practices.

Assist physicians with on-site medical clinics where applicable.

Provide health related training to unlicensed personnel.

Teach medication administration training to unlicensed personnel when state law allows.

Conduct medication pass observations in the home to ensure staff competency.

Complete skill competency checklists on delegated healthcare tasks.

Teach the people we serve to monitor their health.

Provide medication administration training to people who are able to self-administer medications.

Audits medication administration.

Conduct medication closest assessments.

Perform quality assurance checks and observations to ensure unlicensed personnel are performing health related tasks as assigned.

Conduct routine nursing assessments.

Observe and report any abnormal health related findings to the physician.

Communicate with physicians, pharmacies, medical suppliers, and the Interdisciplinary Team.

Advocate for the people supported and assist with developing community supports to promote optimal health for the people supported.

Participate in on-call rotations to provide nursing support and address needs outside of regular scheduled hours.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:

Graduation from an accredited registered nurse program BSN preferred, but not required.

Current registered nurse license with no restrictions to practice nursing.

Possess credentials required by Federal or State law.

Must be able to communicate effectively with Interdisciplinary Team Members, as well as the people supported and their families.

Must be able to work independently, be organized, and possess the ability to prioritize work tasks.

Current CPR Certification or eligibility to obtain certification.

Must be at least 18 years of age.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS AND WORK ENVIRONMENT:

Must be able to regularly lift and carry up to 20 lbs. and occasionally pull at least 40 lbs.

Must be able to squat, kneel, crawl, crouch, climb, and stoop as part of regular job duties.

Must be able to use hands and fingers to handle or operate objects, tools, or controls.

Required to stand and walk for extended periods.

Must be able to demonstrate proficiency in CPR from floor level, which requires working on hands and knees, bending, standing, and lifting.

Vision requirements include close, distance, and peripheral vision.

Must be able to talk and hear.

Exception – Deaf and Hard of Hearing Programs: For these programs only, employees must be fluent in American Sign Language (ASL). The requirement to talk and hear does not apply.

RHA is an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer, prohibits discrimination based on the following protected categories: race, creed, color, national origin, nationality, ancestry, age, sex/gender, marital status, civil status, domestic partnership status, familial status, religion, affectional or sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, atypical hereditary cellular or blood trait, genetic information, liability for service in the Armed Forces of the United States, or disability.

Pre-employment screening: Complete criminal background Name checked in the registries. (OIG exclusions database, Child Abuse Registry, and Offenders Against Individuals with Developmental Disabilities) Drug testing Education verification and other credentialing based on position requirements. Proof of employment history or references (if required) Positions that require driving Proof of driver's license, driver's insurance, and vehicle, IF required for providing transportation for individuals.

We offer the following benefits to employees:

• Payactiv: early access to the money you’ve earned from hours you’ve already worked, before payday!
• Employee perks and discount program: to help you save money!
• Paid Time Off (full-time employees only)
• Health/Insurance (full-time employees only)
• 401(k) retirement savings program
• Wellbeing Programs: Physical, Emotional and Financial Chronic Disease management programs for hypertension and diabetes (for qualifying employees)
• Training: Free CPR, first aid, and job-specific training opportunities
• *contract/contingent workers and interns do not qualify for any of the above benefits

EEO Statement

RHA is an equal opportunity employer.

In addition, we provide reasonable accommodation to qualified employees who have protected disabilities to the extent required by applicable laws, regulations, and ordinances.

If you are an individual with a disability and need a reasonable accommodation to participate in the application process, please contact our solutions center.

About RHA

At RHA Health Services, we help individuals with intellectual and developmental disabilities, mental health and/or substance use needs live their best lives.

Our mission is to provide a safe and healthy environment while creating opportunities for personal outcomes.

For over 30 years, the people we serve and support have remained at the very center of everything we do.

RHA currently provides services in North Carolina, Georgia, Pennsylvania, Tennessee, and New Jersey.

Throughout Georgia, New Jersey, North Carolina, Pennsylvania, and Tennessee, we provide high-quality care to individuals with intellectual/developmental disabilities.

In North Carolina and Pennsylvania, we also provide behavioral health services to support people with mental health and substance use needs and provide services for those who are Deaf and Hard of Hearing.

Since 1989, we have partnered with and celebrated people achieving their personal goals, building meaningful connections, experiencing positive outcomes in health and wellness, and more.

If you share our passion, there is a place for you at RHA Health Services.

From inpatient care to community-based services, from in-home support to facilities of all sizes, RHA offers a range of settings where you can apply your unique skillset.

Many of our employees also experience opportunities for career growth and continued education.

RHA is accredited by the Commission on Accreditation of Rehabilitation Facilities and the Council on Quality and Leadership, and we are committed to providing the highest quality of care.

At RHA, we believe we all deserve the chance to live our best possible lives. We want you to join our team of compassionate professionals.

To learn more, visit rhahealth.org or email us at [e-mail].

RHA Health Services – Where Compassion Meets Career.