Registered Nurse

Community Options, Inc.; Santa Fe (NM); On-site; USD 68,000 - 86,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Paid holidays

PTO

Employee discounts

403b retirement

Career growth

Great coworkers

Tuition assistance

Job summary

Community Options, Inc. in Santa Fe, NM is seeking a full-time Registered Nurse to provide nursing care to individuals with disabilities in a community setting, following the nursing process and collaborating with health team members.

Ideal candidates hold a Bachelor’s degree or equivalent nursing experience, a valid RN license, and at least one year of direct nursing experience with persons with disabilities; a valid driver’s license is required and background checks will be conducted.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree or equivalent experience in nursing.
• Minimum of one year of nursing experience with individuals with disabilities.
• Valid RN license.
• Valid driver’s license with satisfactory driving record.
• Background checks required.

Responsibilities

• Provide treatment and health care procedures ordered by a physician and required by practice standards.
• Ensure individuals attend medical appointments per their ISP.
• Create and distribute medical/health reports detailing health goals and physician recommendations.
• Conduct trainings on medications administration and delegation.
• Develop and update ISP/PCP with interdisciplinary team including concerns and observations.
• Train employees on the medical needs of assigned individuals.
• Monitor health conditions and refer for medical services as needed.
• Maintain medication administration logs and monitor usage.

Skills

RN license

Verbal and written comms

Driver's license

Education

Bachelor’s degree or equivalent nursing degree

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 Santa Fe, NM. The Registered Nurse delivers 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.

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
• Additional tasks and responsibilities may be assigned
• Employee must cooperate with the license and department staff in any inspection, inquiry, or investigation
• 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

Why Community Options?

• Competitive Insurance Options (Medical, Dental, Vision) (Day 1)
• Paid Holidays—Including a Birthday Holiday!
• Generous Paid Time Off (PTO).
• Employee Incentive & Discount Programs.
• 403b Retirement Plan.
• Exceptional Career Growth Opportunities.
• Great coworkers/team that support you!
• University partnerships that include tuition reduction

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