What are the responsibilities and job description for the Registered Nurse position at Community Options, Inc.?
Community Options, Inc. is a national non-profit agency providing services to individuals with disabilities in 12 states.
We are now hiring a Full Time Registered Nurse in Santa Fe, NM. The Registered Nurse delivers care to individuals with disabilities in a community setting utilizing the nursing process of assessment, planning, intervention, implementation, and evaluation. This person will interact with individuals, significant others, and health team members while maintaining the standards of professional nursing.
Starting Salary: $85,000
Responsibilities
- Provide treatment and health care procedures ordered by a physician and required by the standards of professional practice or law
- Ensure individuals attend medical appointments per their Individual Support Plan (ISP)
- Advise supervisor of all concerns and issues related to the provision of nursing services
- Create and distribute medical/health reports detailing general health, health care goals, and physician recommendations
- Conduct programmatic trainings including medication administration and delegation
- Develop and update Individual Support Plans (ISP)/Person Centered Plans (PCP) with an interdisciplinary team to include any concerns, observations, and behavioral developments
- Train employees on the medical needs of assigned individuals
- Monitor health and medical conditions of individuals and refer for medical services as needed
- Monitor the use of medications through medication administration logs
- Additional tasks and responsibilities may be assigned
- Employee must cooperate with the license and department staff in any inspection, inquiry, or investigation
Minimum Requirements
- Bachelor’s degree or equivalent experience in nursing field
- Minimum of one year of experience providing nursing services to individuals with disabilities
- Valid R.N. license
- Valid driver’s license with a satisfactory driving record
- Understanding and commitment to community-based support for persons with disabilities
- Excellent verbal and written communication skills
- Employment is contingent upon successful completion of checks of criminal background, central registry, child abuse registry, and drug testing
Why Community Options?
- Competitive Insurance Options (Medical, Dental, Vision) (Day 1)
- Paid Holidays—Including a Birthday Holiday!
- Generous Paid Time Off (PTO).
- Employee Incentive & Discount Programs.
- 403b Retirement Plan.
- Exceptional Career Growth Opportunities.
- Great coworkers/team that support you!
- University partnerships that include tuition reduction
Please Visit Our Website to Complete an Online Application! Careers.comop.org
Community Options is an Equal Opportunity Employer M/F/D/V
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Salary : $85,000