RN: Community Health & Medically Complex Care

Sevita; Lafayette (LA); On-site; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Sevita is seeking a Registered Nurse to provide nursing services, training, and support for individuals with developmental disabilities in Lafayette, LA. The RN will assess medical needs, develop IHP/POC plans, and supervise medical components with physicians.

Responsibilities include administering medications, documenting MARs, coordinating high-risk cases, and delivering medical skills training to clients, mentors, and staff in a home/community setting.

Qualifications

• Graduate of an accredited RN program.
• One year experience working with medically complex individuals.
• Current state RN License.
• Current CPR/First Aid certification.
• Current driver’s license and auto insurance if providing transportation to individuals receiving services.

Responsibilities

• Conducts the medical assessment and collaborates with Intake to determine placement in the community.
• Develops and implements service plans and supervises medical components of the plan with physicians.
• Administers medications according to guidelines and documents administration records.
• Oversees management of high-risk medical conditions and private duty nursing services.
• Develops training flow charts and documents medical skills training for clients and staff.
• Participates as an IHP/POC team member and contributes to ongoing health protocols.
• Provides consultation to staff and mentors regarding home care issues and durable medical equipment.
• May coordinate household activities and transport to appointments; participates in on-call system as needed.

Skills

Nursing

Documentation

Medication administration

Care planning

Education

Graduate of an accredited RN program

One year experience working with medically complex individuals

Current state RN License

Current CPR/First Aid certification

Current driver’s license and auto insurance if providing transportation

Job description

Sevita is seeking a Registered Nurse to provide nursing services, training, and support for individuals with developmental disabilities in Lafayette, LA. The RN will assess medical needs, develop IHP/POC plans, and supervise medical components with physicians.

Responsibilities include administering medications, documenting MARs, coordinating high-risk cases, and delivering medical skills training to clients, mentors, and staff in a home/community setting.