Registered Nurse

Hands Of Heartland Inc; Lincoln (NE); On-site; USD 52,000 - 55,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Flexible PTO

Medical Insurance

Dental Insurance

Vision Insurance

Retirement Plan

Job summary

Hands Of Heartland Inc in Lincoln, Nebraska is seeking a Registered Nurse to join our Nursing department and provide routine and emergency assessments and nursing care for individuals we support.

This full-time role requires NE/IA RN licensure, 1 year of nursing experience (IDD preferred), and a valid driver's license. The RN will travel weekly to West Point and other sites, provide on-call support, and manage medications as needed.

Qualifications

• RN license in NE and IA is required to practice.
• At least 1 year nursing experience, preferably in IDD care.
• Valid driver's license with good driving record is required.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate physician and health care services for people served.
• Conduct health care assessments and write health care plans.
• Documentation accurate and timely on required forms.

Skills

Time management

Interpersonal skills

Communication

Organization

Computer literacy

Education

RN license (Nebraska/Iowa)

1 year nursing experience

Driver's license

Tools

EHR systems

Microsoft Office

Job description

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Registered Nurse

Full Time Professional Lincoln, NE, US

30+ days ago Requisition ID: 1945

Salary Range: $38.00 To $40.00 Hourly

At Hands of Heartland, we operate on the idea that people with intellectual and developmental disabilities (IDD) can do just about anything they put their minds to and that they deserve a safe, supportive, and creative community in which to explore and achieve their aspirations. We are looking for someone to join our Nursing department as we grow and serve more individuals. The Registered Nurse/RN provides routine and emergency assessments and nursing care to ensure optimal health status for each individual we support. This position will house in Lincoln, NE and will travel weekly to West Point, NE, and other sites as needed. The Registered Nurse/RN provides routine and emergency assessments and nursing care to ensure optimal health status for each individual we support.

Essential Duties & Responsibilities

• Coordinate physician and health care services for people served
• Conduct health care assessments and write health care plans
• Facility training and orientation of new staff regarding healthcare procedures
• Provide on call assistance to staff as needed
• Documentation is completed in an accurate and timely manner on the appropriate forms
• Engage in health promotion, prevention, and education activities (i.e., assess for risky behaviors and attempt behavior change)
• Assess acute and chronic conditions that could result in rapid physiological deterioration of life-threatening instability
• Facilitate admissions, transfers, and/or discharges of patients
• Manage the medication system, administer and document medication treatment.
• Screen and monitor participants for medical problems/side effects
• Travel to other sites in Iowa and Nebraska weekly
• Other duties as assigned

Education & Experience

• Must be able to be licensed as a RN and able to work in the state of Nebraska & Iowa
• 1 year of general nursing experience, preferably in IDD
• A valid driver's license, good driving record, and reliable transportation is required

Knowledge, Skills & Abilities

• Must have excellent time management skills
• Must possess well developed interpersonal and communication skills with the ability to communicate effectively and work collaboratively with all levels of staff within the organization
• Must be highly organized and responsive to immediate needs
• Must have sufficient knowledge of computer systems (Word, Excel and Outlook) to develop and maintain necessary programs to support quality assurance activities

Benefits

• Eligible for flexible PTO
• Eligible for Medical, Dental, and Vision insurance for self and family
• Retirement option
• Plus many more benefits!

Essential Functions/Physical Requirements

• Good hearing and visual skills
• Ability to bend, stoop, sit, stand, reach, and lift up to 25 pounds