Company Summary:
Beacon is a successful and national behavioral health company providing residential-based services and supports to children and adults with Intellectual and Developmental Disabilities, Severe Mental Illness, Autism, and high-acuity behaviors. All activities related to this position must be delivered in compliance with the company’s policies and procedures, accreditation standards, state and federal licensing requirements, HCBS guidelines, and the contractual requirements of Community Mental Health Agencies and other regulatory bodies. You are expected to be aligned with the goals and mission of the organization, and to perform in accordance with our “I CARE” core values of the organization – Integrity, Compassion, Advocacy, Respect and Excellence.

Position Summary:
The Registered Nurse (RN) partners with the Director of Nursing to oversee the care of the individuals ensuring the best practice and care of the individuals served. This role fosters a "One Team" approach, ensuring collaboration among medical, clinical, and operations teams to achieve the highest quality of care and support. Key responsibilities include travelling to homes, providing the highest quality of care to include medication management, medical treatment needs, education, and providing support to the Direct Service Providers.

Primary Responsibilities:
•Always be compliant with all company and regulatory policies and procedures.
•Weekly and daily follow-up with to monitor infection(s) when needed.
•Administration of medications and vaccinations as requested by the physician or psychiatrist.
•Assess individuals upon admission and per state requirements thereafter meeting the needs of the individuals served.
•Under the direction of the DON, identifies, coordinates and monitors the health care of the individuals served, especially those with complex medical needs at assigned sites.
•Follows the verbal order procedure.
•Administration of first aid as needed.
•Provides care as ordered by physicians.
•Diabetic foot assessments.
•Assists with coordination of care and treatment for the individual served to ensure psychiatric, medical, dental, and optical appointments are scheduled as needed.
•Communicates and coordinates and physical health concerns and follow up treatment with physicians and psychiatrists.
•Performs medication administration and initial medical classroom training and ensure state requirements are being met.
•Educate Direct Support Professionals (DSP) on the use of scales, blood pressure, oximeter, thermometer, stethoscope, glucometer, wheelchair, and any other durable medical equipment or any other need that is new to the home that is ordered by a physician.
•Participates in medical on call rotation if required.
•Assists with development and revisions of medical policies and procedures.
•Assists in the destruction of controlled substances as outlined by DEA guidelines.
•Responsible for triaging medical concerns.
•Audit the medication room, EMAR and EHR programs following state requirements.
•Assists in care planning as required per market.
•Cooperates with Beacon Specialized Living and other entities during any inspection, or investigation, or accreditation reviews as requested.
•Educates staff regarding infection prevention and monitoring and overall physical health of individuals served.
•RN to train on diabetes, insulin, glucometer, Gastrostomy tubes, Vagal nerve stimulator, pacemaker, baclofen pumps, ostomy care, administration of EpiPens, Enemas and rectal medications-as required per state regulations.
•Complete comprehensive assessments per state regulations.
•When needed, provide input/data/summaries as part of the Infection Control Plan.
•Participate in the influenza campaign and provide data where requested.

Education and Qualifications:

• Valid RN license with a minimum of two (2) years previous experience preferred.
• Must pass criminal background check
• Must possess a valid Driver’s License.
• Proficient in speaking, reading and writing the English language.
• Approved by state, federal and government entities to work within BSLS programs.
• Ability to use office equipment, including BSLS information technology systems.