Registered Nurse; IDD RN; Day Shift

## Registered Nurse (IDD RN) - Day Shift Apply remote type:
On-site locations:
North Brunswick, NJtime type:
Full time posted on:
Posted Todayjob requisition :
R63422
** We are hiring for:
** Registered Nurse (IDD RN) - Day Shift
** Type:
** Regular If you are a positive and personable individual looking for a satisfying and fun opportunity to make a real difference in the lives of people with intellectual, developmental disabilities, and people facing mental health, and substance use challenges, join our team at RHA Health Services!  
** Office

Location:

** North Brunswick, NJ (onsite)  
** Coverage Area:
** Passaic, Bergen and Middlesex (must be willing to travel to resident group homes)
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* Employment Type:

** Full-time, Dayshift
** Compensation:
** Starting $80,000.00+ annually (based on experience and credentials)
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* Incentives:

** No sign-on bonus offered. No relocation packaged offered.
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* Schedule:

** Monday - Friday, 8:30am - 5:00pm
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* DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

*** Provide holistic nursing care to individuals with intellectual and developmental disabilities.
* Observe, assess, and evaluate the health needs of the people we support.
* Coordinate preventative and routine medical care for people supported.
* Document nursing care provided.
* Provide clinical supervision or oversight for licensed practical nurses and med techs as deemed necessary.
* Assist with educational and training programs for new employees to include planning, conducting, and scheduling in a timely manner.
* Promote continuous improvement of workplace safety and environmental practices.
* Assist physicians with on-site medical clinics where applicable.
* Provide health related training to unlicensed personnel.
* Teach medication administration training to unlicensed personnel when state law allows.
* Conduct medication pass observations in the home to ensure staff competency.
* Complete skill competency checklists on delegated healthcare tasks
* Teach the people we serve to monitor their health.
* Provide medication administration training to people who are able to self-administer medications.
* Audits medication administration
* Conduct medication closest assessments.
* Perform quality assurance checks and observations to ensure unlicensed personnel are performing health related tasks as assigned.
* Conduct routine nursing assessments.
* Observe and report any abnormal health related findings to the physician.
* Communicate with physicians, pharmacies, medical suppliers, and the Interdisciplinary Team
* Advocate for the people supported and assist with developing community supports to promote optimal health for the people supported.
* Participate in on-call rotations to provide nursing support and address needs outside of regular scheduled hours.
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* MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:

*** Graduation from an accredited registered nurse program
* BSN preferred, but not required.
* Current registered nurse license with no restrictions to practice nursing.
* Possess credentials required by Federal or State law
* Must be able to communicate effectively with Interdisciplinary Team Members, as well as the people supported and their families.
* Must be able to work independently, be organized, and possess the ability to prioritize work tasks.
* Current CPR Certification or eligibility to obtain certification.
* Must be at least 18 years of age
** PHYSICAL DEMANDS AND WORK ENVIRONMENT:
*** Must be able to regularly lift and carry up to 20 lbs. and occasionally pull at least 40 lbs.
* Must be able to squat, kneel, crawl, crouch, climb, and stoop as part of regular job duties.
* Must be able to use hands and fingers to handle or operate objects, tools, or controls.
* Required to stand and walk for extended periods.
* Must be able to demonstrate proficiency in CPR from floor level, which requires working on hands and knees, bending, standing, and lifting.
* Vision requirements include close, distance, and peripheral vision.
* Must be able to talk and hear.
* ** Exception – Deaf and Hard of Hearing Programs:*
* ** For these programs only, employees must be fluent in American Sign Language (ASL). The requirement to talk and hear does not apply.
**** Pre-employment screening:
*** Complete criminal background
* Name checked in the registries. (OIG exclusions database, Child Abuse Registry, and Offenders Against Individuals with Developmental Disabilities)
* Drug testing
* Education verification and other credentialing based on position requirements.
* Proof of employment history or references (if required)
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