A career at Easterseals Midwest is more than a job -- it is an opportunity to make a positive difference in people's lives every day. Community Living Nurses are the link to the community for those they serve and is one of the most exemplary reflections of the wonderful mission driven work we provide every day. The people that carry out this rewarding, care giving support play an integral and crucial role in the success of our organization.

The Community Living Nurse is responsible for providing nursing services that meet requirements of DMRDD community RN program to clients in the Medicaid Waiver program. He or she will determine clients' level of need for RN services.

Duties:

• Conducts monthly face-to-face quality assurance visits to assigned residential sites to assess client's healthcare, behavior and psychological needs. Provides immediate written feedback.
• Be available to assigned homes via agency phone consistently each week starting at 8am on Monday and ending at 5pm on Friday. Answer calls and respond to texts within 20 minutes.
• All nurses should participate in a weekend and holiday on-call rotation.
• Ensures that Community RN requirements are met as outlined by the Department of Mental Health and agency policy.
• Complete community RN monthly health summary to include recommendations to client and staff. Submit a copy to Manager and administrative assistant.
• Inform Director, Managers and Supervisors of client health status changes or deficiencies in the standard of care provided to the client. Any action steps identified during home visits should be resolved immediately.
• Ensure that hours provided for the Community RN program services remain distinct and separate from any other hours the nurse may be employed for with the agency.
• Maintains current certifications in CPR, PBS (online training), Abuse and Neglect, Community RN training, and other trainings as required.

A successful candidate will possess:

• Good communication skills and desire to provide direct support to clients with developmental disabilities in their home as part of a team.
• Motivation, initiative, and independence to work without direct supervision.
• Must be flexible, reliable, and dependable and embrace change.
• Must have the ability to work in stressful environments.

Qualifications:

• Education: Missouri Registered Nursing license required. BSN preferred.
• Experience: Minimum of 2-3 years working experience as Registered Nurse. Minimum of 1 year experience working with individuals with developmental disabilities or special needs population. Long-term or home healthcare experience preferred. Experience in case coordination and with psychotropic medications preferred.
• Specific Skills: Maintains safe driving record, valid driver's license, and current vehicle insurance. Must have reliable, working vehicle. Will need to use personal vehicle to transport clients.