REGISTERED NURSE

Resources for Human Development; Georgetown (DE); On-site; USD 70,000 - 100,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical benefits

Dental benefits

Vision benefits

401k

PTO

DailyPay

HSA/FSA

Wellness program

Job summary

Resources for Human Development in Sussex County, Delaware, is hiring a Registered Nurse to join a multidisciplinary team. The RN will provide medical expertise, develop assessments and treatment plans, and support health and wellness for individuals with behavioral health challenges.

This full-time position requires Delaware RN license, CPR/First Aid certification, and strong communication. You will collaborate with DDDS/DSAMH, maintain records, and participate in quality improvement

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s Degree in Nursing or equivalent.
• Delaware Registered Nursing License in good standing or Compact License.
• Certification in First Aid and CPR.
• Valid Delaware driver’s license with 3 years driving experience and clean record.
• Experience with electronic health records preferred.
• Excellent communication and organizational skills.
• Experience with substance abuse, co-occurring and/or mental health disorders.
• Detail oriented and strong documentation skills.

Responsibilities

• Facilitates health care service needs of individuals served.
• Completes required medical assessments per best practices and licensure.
• Ensures services adhere to best practices and regulatory requirements.
• Delivers wellness and medical services per policies, regs and ethical standards.
• Maintains therapeutic alliance with individuals served.
• Coordinates with healthcare providers and guardians regarding health care needs.
• Complies with confidentiality and infection control regulations.
• Provides after-hours on-call support to staff.
• Supports data collection and quality improvement projects.
• Maintains client records per agency standards.
• Engages in professional development and training.

Skills

Communication skills

Organizational skills

Writing skills

Record keeping

Attention to detail

Education

Bachelor’s Degree in Nursing

Associate degree

Delaware RN License

First Aid and CPR certification

Tools

MS Office

Electronic Health Records

Job description

Program: ICM (Intensive Case Management)

Location: Sussex County

Status: Full-Time - 40 hours

Schedule: M-F 8a-4p

ABOUT THE ROLE

RHD is seeking a motived, compassionate candidate to support the individuals in the capacity of a Registered Nurse. The Registered Nurse (RN) is a member of the clinical staff who provides medical expertise to the multidisciplinary teams responsible for the delivery of effective services to the individuals served to promote their health and wellness. The Nurse is an effective member of the team with experience in providing a variety of health and wellness services to persons with behavioral health challenges, development and intellectual disabilities, including development of comprehensive assessments and treatment plans, delivery of a wide range of clinical and supportive services, and working collaboratively with the treatment team and other service providers, including DDDS and DSAMH. The Nurse utilizes evidenced-based practices, including Motivational Enhancement Therapy, Trauma-Informed Care, and medication assisted treatment, to effectively intervene and support individuals served.

RESPONSIBILITIES

• Facilitates health care service needs of individuals served and ensures that these service needs are addressed.
• Competes all required medical assessments pursuant to best practices, contractual obligations, and licensure requirements.
• Ensures that an individual's health care services adhere to the best practice, licensure requirements, and are consistent with the policies, procedures, and protocols of contractors and payers of services.
• Delivers effective wellness and medical services in accordance with policies and procedures; state and federal regulations; and extant professional, ethical, and legal principles.
• Maintains an effective therapeutic alliance with individuals served.
• Communicates and coordinates with individuals receiving services, healthcare providers, family members or legal guardian regarding individuals’ health care needs.
• Abides by state and federal regulations, policies, and procedures related to confidentiality, patients’ rights (PM 46), and exposure and infection control.
• Provides after hours on-call support to program staff.
• Encourages staff/clients while demonstrating self-initiative in problem solving.
• Assist in the development of data collection and analysis of the quality improvement projects.
• Ensures all client records are maintained according to agency standards, policies and procedures.
• Engages in professional development. Responsible for keeping current in the field. Completes seminars and/or continuing education programs, as appropriate to update knowledge about addiction and mental health services.
• Acts as liaison with outside agencies
• Prepares and submits routine and special reports, inclusive of accurate data, payroll, etc., to supervisor via computer within specified time frames.
• Participates in the development of quality improvement activities designed to enhance agency and program services
• Engages in professional development. Responsible for keeping current in the field by attending formal and agency trainings.

REQUIREMENTS

• Bachelor’s Degree in Nursing or equivalent/ or Associate degree.
• Delaware Registered Nursing License in good standing or Compact License
• Certification in First Aid and CPR
• Valid driver’s license in good standing with at least 3 years minimum continuous driving experience with no serious traffic infractions.
• Experience with electronic health records preferred
• Excellent communication skills and organizational skills
• Excellent ability to work with clients with substance abuse, co-occurring and/or mental health disorders
• Excellent writing skills and record keeping skills
• Detail oriented
• Knowledge of addiction, substance abuse treatment services and counseling skills and theory

ADDITIONAL QUALIFICATIONS

• Computer knowledge of MS Office, and other HR applications is a plus, not required.
• Possess strong verbal and written communication skills.
• Must be proactive, organized, and possess great follow-up skills.
• Must have the skill/ability to collaborate, partner with, and provide exceptional customer support to a variety of affiliate partners within the organization.
• Three- year Motor Vehicle Record and valid Delaware driver’s license

BENEFITS

• Full-time employees are eligible to
• Medical, Dental, and Vision benefits
• 401k, Life, Disability Insurance
• Generous Paid Time Off (PTO)
• DailyPay - A benefit that allows you to access your pay when you need it
• HSA, FSA
• Life Assistance Program
• Competitive Wages
• Wellness Program

EMPLOYMENT NONDISCRIMINATION STATEMENT

Apis Services, Inc. and affiliates provide equal employment opportunities for all employees and applicants for employment in compliance with all federal and all applicable state and local laws and regulations, including nondiscrimination in hiring and employment. All employment decisions are made without regard to race, color, religion, gender, national origin, ancestry, age, sexual orientation, gender identity and expression, disability, genetic information, marital status, pregnancy/childbirth, veteran status or any other basis protected by law. This policy of non-discrimination and equal employment opportunities extends to every phase and aspect of hiring and employment.