Quality Assurance (QA) Nurse

Community Options, Inc.; Pittsburgh (Allegheny County); On-site; USD 44,000 - 50,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive insurance options

Paid holidays

Generous PTO

Employee incentive programs

403b retirement plan

Career growth opportunities

Great coworkers

Tuition reduction partnerships

Job summary

Community Options, Inc. is hiring a Licensed Practical Nurse/RN in Pittsburgh, PA. The L.P.N./RN delivers care in a community setting using the nursing process of assessment, planning, intervention, implementation and evaluation.

The role involves interaction with individuals, families, and health team members while upholding nursing standards. Starting pay is $32.00-$36.00 per hour. Requirements include a nursing license, 1+ year experience with individuals with disabilities, and a valid

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree or equivalent nursing experience.
• At least 1 year of nursing services to individuals with disabilities.
• Valid nursing license.
• Valid driver’s license with satisfactory driving record.
• Ability to calculate medication dosages.
• Ability to establish supportive relationships with individuals.

Responsibilities

• Provide treatment and health care procedures ordered by a physician and required by standards of practice or law.
• Ensure individuals attend medical appointments per ISP.
• Advise supervisor of concerns related to nursing services.
• Develop and update ISPs/PCPs with interdisciplinary team.
• Train employees on medical needs of assigned individuals.
• Monitor health conditions and refer to medical services as needed.
• Monitor medication administration logs.
• Complete program documentation and billable records accurately.
• Build a support network with community members, businesses, and families.
• Cooperate with license and department staff during inspections.

Skills

Nursing care

Patient assessment

Communication skills

Medication administration

Education

Bachelor’s degree or equivalent nursing

Job description

Description

Community Options, Inc. is a national non-profit agency providing services to individuals with disabilities in 12 states.

We are now hiring a skilled Licensed Practical Nurse/RN in Pittsburgh, PA. The L.P.N. delivers care to individuals in a community setting utilizing the nursing process of assessment, planning, intervention, implementation, and evaluation. This person will interact with individuals, significant others, and health team members while maintaining the standards of professional nursing.

Starting pay is $32.00-$36.00 /per hour

Responsibilities

• Provide treatment and health care procedures ordered by a physician and required by the standards of professional practice or law
• Ensure individuals attend medical appointments per their Individual Support Plan (ISP)
• Advise supervisor of all concerns and issues related to the provision of nursing services
• Develop and update Individual Support Plans (ISP)/Person Centered Plans (PCP) with an interdisciplinary team to include any concerns, observations, and behavioral developments
• Train employees on the medical needs of assigned individuals
• Monitor health and medical conditions of individuals and refer for medical services as needed
• Monitor the use of medications through medication administration logs
• Ensure program documentation and billable records are completed accurately and timely
• Build a support network for individuals by developing and maintaining relationships with community members, businesses, and families
• Additional tasks and responsibilities may be assigned
• Employee must cooperate with the license and department staff in any inspection, inquiry, or investigation

Minimum Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree or equivalent experience in nursing field
• Minimum of one year of experience providing nursing services to individuals with disabilities
• Valid nursing license
• Valid driver’s license with a satisfactory driving record
• Ability to calculate figures related to medication dosages
• Ability to establish a comfortable and supportive relationship with an individual receiving supports
• Ability to effectively present facts and recommendations
• Employment is contingent upon successful completion of checks of criminal background, central registry, child abuse registry, and drug testing

Why Community Options?

• Competitive Insurance Options (Medical, Dental, Vision).
• Paid Holidays—Including a Birthday Holiday!
• Generous Paid Time Off (PTO).
• Employee Incentive & Discount Programs.
• 403b Retirement Plan.
• Exceptional Career Growth Opportunities.
• Great coworkers/team that support you!
• University partnerships that include tuition reduction

Community Options is an Equal Opportunity Employer M/F/D/V