Registered Nurse; IDD RN; Day Shift

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)

Employment Type: Full-time, Dayshift

Compensation: Starting $80,000.00+ annually (based on experience and credentials)

Incentives: No sign-on bonus offered. No relocation packaged offered.

Schedule: Monday - Friday, 8:30am - 5:00pm

• 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.

• 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

• 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…