Registered Nurse

Description

Position Summary:
The Registered Nurse (RN) provides high-quality, compassionate care to residents with complex medical and behavioral needs in various healthcare settings. The RN is responsible for assessing, planning, implementing, and evaluating patient care while collaborating with a multidisciplinary team to promote wellness, prevent illness, and manage chronic conditions.

Key Responsibilities:

• Provide 24-hour skilled nursing care for residents with intensive medical needs.

• Perform daily assessments, monitor conditions, and implement nursing interventions.

• Support residents with behavioral or developmental challenges through specialized care and behavioral resources.

• Maintain ongoing communication with families, community partners, and external professionals involved in resident care.

• Collaborate with outside agencies, including DDS, healthcare providers, and behavioral health professionals.

• Ensure a safe, stable, and supportive environment for all residents.

Resident Care Needs May Include:

Medical:

• Insulin management, gastrostomy, tracheostomy, ileostomy care

• Renal dialysis, complex medication regimens, catheter care

• Wound care, suctioning, oxygen/ventilator support

• IV medications, injections, pain management, palliative and postoperative care

• Nutritional/dietary restrictions, visual/hearing impairments

Behavioral/Developmental:

• Self-injury, biting, head banging, physical/verbal aggression

• Elopement risk, PICA, property destruction, inappropriate sexual behaviors

• Impulse control disorders, acute mental health needs (e.g., suicidal ideation, schizophrenia, bipolar disorder)

• Traumatic Brain Injury (TBI) and severe cognitive impairments requiring total support 

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Qualifications

Qualifications:

• Licensure: Valid RN license in the state of practice

• Education: BSN preferred; ADN required

• Experience: Clinical or hospital experience preferred

• Certifications: BLS required; ACLS preferred

• Skills:

  • Strong clinical and technical nursing skills

  • Excellent verbal and written communication

  • Ability to work under pressure and manage multiple tasks

  • Compassionate, patient-focused care

  • Proficient with EHR systems

  • Maintain confidentiality and respect patient privacy

  • Full-time; may include evenings, nights, weekends, or holidays

  • Physical demands include lifting/moving patients and standing for long periods

  • Work settings include office setting, clinics, community outings, or residential facilities

  • Benefits may include health insurance, retirement plans, paid time off, continuing education, and professional development opportunities

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Salary : $50 - $60