Registered Nurse

Life Unlimited, Inc; Kansas City (MO); On-site; USD 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

Life Unlimited, Inc. seeks a Registered Nurse to join their Program Support Team in Kansas City. The RN will oversee the health of residents with developmental disabilities and consult with team members to ensure their well-being. This role involves direct patient care, health education, and collaboration with various stakeholders, requiring a Missouri Nursing License and specific training certifications.

Qualifications

• Active license in good standing with the Missouri State Board of Nursing.
• Minimum age of 21 years.
• Knowledge of medical implications for individuals with developmental disabilities.

Responsibilities

• Monitor residents' health and safety monthly.
• Consult on complex medical/mental cases.
• Perform physical examinations within four weeks of admission.

Skills

Knowledge of physical needs

Communication

Training skills

Education

Active Missouri State Nursing License

Level 1 Medication Administration Trainer Certification

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Job Title: Residential RN

Department: Nursing

Reports To: VP of Health Services

FLSA: Exempt

SUMMARY

The Registered Nurse (RN) works as a member of the Program Support Team, providing medical oversight of residents through direct observation and consultation. The RN assists Program Managers, the Shared Living Program Director, and Shared Living Contractors with supervision of the health and safety of Community Living and Shared Living individuals served by Life Unlimited.

BASIC FUNCTIONS AND RESPONSIBILITIES

1. Ensure the health of all individuals.
2. Provide a minimum of 1.25 hours per month per resident, including face-to-face visits of at least 15 minutes in the home. Visits at day programs should include medication review, home environment assessment, and collaboration with in-home staff.
3. Monitor residents' health and safety monthly.
4. Review medical documentation, physician orders, and medication administration records (MAR) regularly.
5. Assess each individual monthly to evaluate health concerns, including face-to-face visits, interviews with support staff, and review of medical documentation.
6. Review compliance with physician orders, treatments, procedures, labs, appointments, diets, medications, outcomes, and adaptive equipment.
7. Obtain initial health history and perform physical examinations within four weeks of admission.
8. Consult on complex medical/mental cases, keeping the community informed of health and safety needs.
9. Inspect medication procedures periodically, including storage, destruction, and documentation.
10. Maintain documentation of time and activities for audits.
11. Review annual ISP and addendums for accuracy of health information and supplies.
12. Attend monthly health team meetings in person.
13. Oversee implementation of health policies, recommending revisions as needed.
14. Communicate timely and effectively with all stakeholders.
15. Coordinate with the VP of Health Services for resident health care.
16. Participate in staff and house meetings to address corrective actions.
17. Provide health education to staff and contractors as necessary.
18. Maintain open communication with individuals, families, providers, and agencies.
19. Collaborate with Quality Assurance RN’s to implement statewide health initiatives.
20. Use computers or mobile devices efficiently for data management.
21. Train agency personnel on health matters.
22. Become certified and conduct Level 1 Medication Aide training monthly.
23. Maintain certification and conduct updates for certified staff.
24. Delegate and supervise unlicensed personnel performing nursing duties, documenting activities according to law.
25. Inspect medication passing techniques and address errors.
26. Perform other duties as assigned by the Executive Director or mandated by health authorities.

Physical Expectations

Extended sitting, walking, standing, bending, kneeling, stooping, climbing stairs, lifting up to 50 pounds, and driving may be required. Use of computers and calculators for extended periods is expected.

Working Conditions

Office/home environment with potential exposure to infectious diseases and bloodborne pathogens.

QUALIFICATIONS

• Active license in good standing with the Missouri State Board of Nursing.
• Knowledge of physical needs and medical implications of individuals with developmental disabilities.
• Level 1 Medication Administration trainer certification (must be acquired if not already held).
• Minimum age of 21 years.
• Class E driver’s license with minimum auto insurance coverage.