Registered Nurse

Beacon Specialized Living; Kansas City (MO); On-site; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Sign-on bonus

401K with company match

Competitive benefits

Job summary

Beacon Specialized Living is seeking a Registered Nurse (RN) to partner with the Director of Nursing in overseeing care for individuals served. The role emphasizes collaboration across medical, clinical, and operations teams to deliver high-quality care, including medication management and education for Direct Service Providers.

The position is full-time, 8am-5pm, Monday through Friday with no regular weekends or holidays, and includes a competitive benefits package and a $5,000 sign-on bonus to

Qualifications

• Valid RN license and two+ years experience preferred.
• Must pass criminal background check.
• Must possess a valid Driver’s License.
• Proficient in speaking, reading and writing English.

Responsibilities

• Oversee care at individual homes and ensure best practices.
• Administer medications and vaccinations as requested.
• Assess individuals at admission and as required by state rules.
• Coordinate medical care with DON and care teams.
• Triaging medical concerns and calling on-call rotation when needed.
• Audit medication room, EMAR and EHR per state requirements.

Skills

Nursing knowledge

Communication

Deescalation

English proficiency

Education

RN license

Tools

BSLS IT systems

Job description

Company Summary

Beacon is a successful and national behavioral health company providing residential-based services and supports to children and adults with Intellectual and Developmental Disabilities, Severe Mental Illness, Autism, and high-acuity behaviors.

$5000 SIGN-ON BONUS!!!

Position Summary

The Registered Nurse (RN) partners with the Director of Nursing to oversee the care of the individuals ensuring the best practice and care of the individuals served. This role fosters a "One Team" approach, ensuring collaboration among medical, clinical, and operations teams to achieve the highest quality of care and support. Key responsibilities include travelling to homes, providing the highest quality of care to include medication management, medical treatment needs, education, and providing support to the Direct Service Providers.

• Full-time; 8am-5pm Monday-Friday (allows for flexibility of start/end time)
• No regularly scheduled weekends or holidays
• Competitive benefit package including 401K + company match

Primary Responsibilities

• Weekly and daily follow-up with to monitor infection(s) when needed.
• Administration of medications and vaccinations as requested by the physician or psychiatrist.
• Assess individuals upon admission and per state requirements thereafter meeting the needs of the individuals served.
• Under the direction of the DON, identifies, coordinates and monitors the health care of the individuals served, especially those with complex medical needs at assigned sites.
• Follows the verbal order procedure.
• Administration of first aid as needed.
• Provides care as ordered by physicians.
• Diabetic foot assessments.
• Assists with coordination of care and treatment for the individual served to ensure psychiatric, medical, dental, and optical appointments are scheduled as needed.
• Communicates and coordinates and physical health concerns and follow up treatment with physicians and psychiatrists.
• Performs medication administration and initial medical classroom training and ensure state requirements are being met.
• Educate Direct Support Professionals (DSP) on the use of scales, blood pressure, oximeter, thermometer, stethoscope, glucometer, wheelchair, and any other durable medical equipment or any other need that is new to the home that is ordered by a physician.
• Participates in medical on call rotation if required.
• Assists with development and revisions of medical policies and procedures.
• Assists in the destruction of controlled substances as outlined by DEA guidelines.
• Responsible for triaging medical concerns.
• Audit the medication room, EMAR and EHR programs following state requirements.
• Assists in care planning as required per market.
• Cooperates with Beacon Specialized Living and other entities during any inspection, or investigation, or accreditation reviews as requested.
• Educates staff regarding infection prevention and monitoring and overall physical health of individuals served.
• Participate in the influenza campaign and provide data where requested.

Education And Qualifications

• Valid RN license with a minimum of two (2) years previous experience preferred.
• Must pass criminal background check
• Must possess a valid Driver’s License.
• Proficient in speaking, reading and writing the English language.
• Approved by state, federal and government entities to work within BSLS programs.
• Ability to use office equipment, including BSLS information technology systems.

Skills And Abilities

• General knowledge of nursing and healthcare terminology.
• Proven capability of communicating with multiple disciplines.
• Proven ability to deescalate difficult situations.
• Proven ability to be able to provide care as needed.
• Excellent computer skills.
• Excellent communication skills.
• Proficient in speaking, reading and writing the English language required.