OH Registered Nurse; RN

OH Registered Nurse (RN) – Caregiver

Location:

Ohio, United States

The Registered Nurse (RN) provides comprehensive nursing care to individuals with developmental and/or intellectual disabilities (IDD), ensuring the delivery of safe, person-centered, and high-quality nursing services in accordance with federal, state, and local regulations and Caregiver policies. The RN promotes health, safety, dignity, and quality of life for clients through care coordination, advocacy, education, and clinical oversight.

• Uphold principles of dignity, respect, and person-centered care in all interactions with individuals
• Provide clinical oversight to LPN/LVNs and other non-nursing staff as directed
• Develop and implement individualized care plans in collaboration with interdisciplinary team members
• Conduct initial and ongoing nursing assessments
• Administer medications and treatments per physician/Advanced Practice Provider (APP) orders and applicable regulations
• Monitor and evaluate individuals for changes in health status and intervene accordingly
• Delegate and oversee nursing tasks to unlicensed staff and other approved caregivers only when appropriate to scope, and only to those who have been properly trained with demonstrated competency
• Ensure proper storage, handling, preparation, and labeling of medications
• Maintain accurate medication inventory and immediately report any discrepancies
• Provide health-related training to direct support staff, individuals, and caregivers
• Participate in interdisciplinary team meetings, care reviews, and service planning
• Coordinate with healthcare providers, pharmacies, and other service agencies to ensure continuity of care
• Respond immediately to emergencies and provide nursing assistance
• Maintain accurate, timely, and confidential clinical documentation in compliance with Caregiver policies and HIPAA requirements.
• Ensure a safe environment for individuals, staff, and others and immediately report safety concerns.
• Submit accurate and timely billing documentation, when applicable
• Support compliance with licensing and regulatory requirements (e.g., CMS, HHS IDD, etc.).
• Participate in quality assurance and improvement activities
• Provide telephone triage nursing support for assigned on-call shifts, including after-hours as needed
• Other duties as assigned

• Associate's Degree in Nursing (ASN) or Bachelor’s Degree in Nursing (BSN) from an accredited nursing program.
• Minimum of 1 year of clinical nursing experience required
• Experience with IDD/DD populations preferred.

• Active RN license from state of residence. If work location is in a different state, must hold a multi state RN license in accordance with the rules for Nurse Licensure Compact (NLC).
• Valid driver’s license, with proof of auto insurance coverage
• Basic Life Support (BLS) certification

• Understanding of developmental and intellectual disabilities, health disparities, and person-centered care models
• Strong clinical assessment, critical thinking, and documentation skills
• Excellent interpersonal communication and team collaboration abilities
• Ability to communicate effectively with clients, families, interdisciplinary team members, and supervisors, verbally and in writing.
• Ability to manage competing priorities and respond to emergencies effectively.
• Proficiency in electronic health record (EHR) programs and Microsoft 365 programs including Outlook, Teams, and Word.
• Familiarity with state and federal regulations governing IDD services (e.g., CMS ICF/IID, HCBS Waivers) is preferred

Work may take place in various settings, including residential homes, day programs, and administrative offices. The physical demands of this position are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of the job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform essential functions.

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