Registered Nurse

communityoptions; Lubbock (TX); On-site; USD 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive insurance options (Medical, Dental, Vision)

Paid holidays including a birthday holiday

Generous paid time off (PTO)

403(b) retirement plan

Job summary

Community Options, Inc. is hiring a Full Time Registered Nurse in Lubbock, TX. The RN will provide care to individuals with disabilities in a community setting. Responsibilities include administering medications, conducting assessments, and training staff on medical needs.

Minimum qualifications include a Bachelor's in nursing and at least one year of experience. Benefits include competitive insurance options, paid holidays, PTO, and career growth opportunities.

Qualifications

• Minimum of one year of experience providing nursing services to individuals with disabilities.
• Valid driver's license with a satisfactory driving record.
• Employment is contingent upon successful completion of background checks.

Responsibilities

• Provide treatment and health care procedures ordered by a physician.
• Monitor health and medical conditions of individuals.
• Create and distribute medical/health reports detailing general health.

Skills

Excellent verbal and written communication skills

Understanding of community-based support

Medication administration

Education

Bachelor's degree in nursing or equivalent experience

Valid R.N. license

Tools

Medication administration logs

Individual Support Plans (ISP)

Job description

Community Options, Inc. is a national non‑profit agency providing services to individuals with disabilities in 12 states. We are now hiring a Full Time Registered Nurse in Lubbock, TX. The Registered Nurse will deliver care to individuals with disabilities 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. This is an On‑call position.

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.
• Create and distribute medical/health reports detailing general health, health care goals, and physician recommendations.
• Conduct programmatic trainings including medication administration and delegation.
• 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.
• Administer medication and manage as needed.
• Provide health teaching to the client and assist the client in learning appropriate self‑care techniques and safety measures.
• Conduct nursing assessment visits as needed.
• Report all incidents per operation procedure and regulatory standards.
• Follow policies and procedures according to operational, state, and regulatory standards.
• Complete supervisory visits based on compliance and regulations to include review of plan of care, caregiver competency assessment, and completion of required documentation. Complete daily, monthly, quarterly and annual nursing documents as required.
• Attend and participate in staff meetings, in‑services, and other meetings as requested.
• Ensure the ordering, reviewing, monitoring, discontinuation, and, if necessary, the disposal of medications as prescribed by the physician.
• Transcribe or ensure transcription of physician phone orders and other medically related reports.
• Ensure that appointments for health‑related issues are scheduled, completed, and that appropriate responses to findings are implemented in a timely manner.
• Provide new employee training, annual re‑certification training, and competency validation for health and safety–related topics.
• 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 R.N. license.
• Valid driver’s license with a satisfactory driving record.
• Understanding and commitment to community‑based support for persons with disabilities.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Employment is contingent upon successful completion of checks of criminal background, central registry, child abuse registry, and drug testing.

Benefits

• Competitive insurance options (Medical, Dental, Vision) (Day 1).
• Paid holidays – including a birthday holiday.
• Generous paid time off (PTO).
• Employee incentive and discount programs.
• 403(b) retirement plan.
• Exceptional career growth opportunities.
• Great coworkers and team support.
• University partnerships that include tuition reduction.

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