Registered Nurse

Overview

• Provide nursing care and coordinate medical services for individuals in assigned residential sites.
• Assess medical needs, plan interventions, evaluate outcomes, and perform treatments as mandated.
• Coordinate care management with other medical providers and monitor individual medical care.
• Offer medical consultations and telephone triage support to agency staff.
• Assist with activities of daily living, including food intake, hygiene, and medication administration.
• Provide AMAP certifications and recertification classes for staff and supervise certified personnel.
• Coordinate nutritional services with dieticians and assist with menu preparation.
• Attend in-service training to maintain knowledge of developmental disabilities and medical care.

Key Responsibilities & Duties

• Perform assessments of individuals’ medical needs and develop care plans accordingly.
• Coordinate medical services with residences, schools, and day services.
• Provide supervision and training on medical issues and procedures to staff.
• Administer medications and ensure compliance with medical protocols.
• Monitor and supervise AMAP-certified staff and nutrition-related activities.
• Implement care plans, including positioning, feeding techniques, and ADL skills.
• Maintain accurate records of individual progress and medical notes.
• Participate in infection control and abuse/incident reporting training.

Job Requirements

• Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN) preferred; Associate degree accepted.
• Updated First Aid and CPR certifications are mandatory.
• Minimum of 2 years of experience working with adults with developmental disabilities.
• Completion of mandated courses in infection control and abuse/incident reporting.
• Strong commitment to safety and adherence to medical care standards.
• Ability to provide medical consultations and training to staff effectively.
• Proficiency in coordinating care management with other medical providers.
• Flexibility to work onsite during designated hours.