Registered Nurse (or LPN)

Beacon Specialized Living; Jackson (MI); Hybrid; USD 55,000 - 69,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Sign-on bonus

Annual bonus potential

Job summary

Beacon Specialized Living in Michigan seeks a Registered Nurse to partner with the Director of Nursing to oversee care at homes across the Jackson area. The role includes medication management, medical treatment coordination, and education, with travel to multiple sites.

We offer a $5,000 sign-on bonus and an additional up to 5% annual bonus. Requires RN license, 2 years' experience preferred, and valid driver's license. Schedule typically 8am-5pm, with occasional on-call and travel.

Qualifications

• Valid RN license; two years experience preferred.
• Must pass criminal background check.
• Must possess a valid Driver’s License.
• Proficient in English (spoken, read, and written).
• Approved by state/federal entities to work within BSLS programs.

Responsibilities

• Oversee care at homes; medication management and medical treatment coordination.
• Coordinate with medical, clinical, and operations teams to ensure quality care.
• Travel to BSLS locations in and around Jackson, MI.
• Educate Direct Support Professionals on health equipment and care procedures.
• Assist with infection control and health plan adherence.

Skills

Nursing knowledge

Communication skills

De-escalation

Care provision

Computer skills

English language

Education

RN license

Job description

$5,000.00 Sign-On Bonus + up to 5% annual bonus opportunity!

NOTE: We are willing to consider experienced LPN's. (Sign-on Bonus for LPN's is $2,500. Salary is not equivalent to that of an RN and is hourly + up to 5% annual bonus opportunity.)

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.

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.

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 withphysicians 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.
• When needed, provide input/data/summaries as part of the Infection Control Plan.
• 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.

Travel:

Travel is required to visit BSLS locations in and around Jackson, Michigan.

Schedule: Generally 8am-5pm, Monday-Friday with flexibility. No regularly scheduled weekends or holidays, but call is rotated periodically.