RN, Developmental Disabilities — Community Health & Leadership

National Children's Center, Inc.; Silver Spring (MD); Hybrid; USD 86,000 - 89,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Mileage reimbursement

Travel between sites

Job summary

National Children’s Center, Inc. is seeking a Registered Nurse for Developmental Disabilities in the Washington, DC area. The role involves nursing assessments, care plans, medication management, and health documentation for residents across multiple sites.

The RN will supervise LPNs/CMTs/TMEs, coordinate with physicians and families, and participate in ISP/PCP processes. Travel between DC, Prince George's and Montgomery counties is required with mileage reimbursement provided.

Qualifications

• 3 years' experience working as a Registered Nurse
• Associate's degree or equivalent from a two-year college or technical school in Nursing
• Active RN license in Maryland and the District of Columbia

Responsibilities

• Provide nursing assessment and care plans for people supported by NCC
• Supervises the clinical function of LPNs, CMTs and TMEs and documents supervision according to regulatory requirements
• Initiate and implement orders for medications and treatments as prescribed by the physician
• Monitor individual needs for TB testing, immunizations and health certificates
• Maintain communication regarding individual health, status with parents, physicians and all other care providers; maintains current, Health Passports for individuals
• Refer people/families to health-related and community programs as needed
• Provide guidance and consultation to program staff regarding the management of people with special health needs
• Develop and implement guidelines regarding universal precautions and maintaining a safe environment for people and staff
• Prepares all documentation and participates in the annual ISP and PCP process
• Provide staff training on health-related issues
• Develop and implement health-related training for people NCC supports
• Participate in the Interdisciplinary Team process
• Provide developmental assessments for people as part of team

Skills

RN

Nursing

Patient care

Team supervision

Health assessment

Education

Associate's degree in Nursing

Job description

National Children’s Center, Inc. is seeking a Registered Nurse for Developmental Disabilities in the Washington, DC area. The role involves nursing assessments, care plans, medication management, and health documentation for residents across multiple sites.

The RN will supervise LPNs/CMTs/TMEs, coordinate with physicians and families, and participate in ISP/PCP processes. Travel between DC, Prince George's and Montgomery counties is required with mileage reimbursement provided.