What are the responsibilities and job description for the Registered Nurse (RN) with Previous DD Waiver Experience position at Lift Family Care?
Job Description
Lift New Mexico is an Albuquerque-based provider supporting people with intellectual and developmental disabilities (IDD) through New Mexico's DD Waiver and Mi Via programs, including Family Living, Customized Community Supports, and In-Home Living Supports. We're adding an RN to our nursing team and want to bring the right person on soon.
New Mexico DD Waiver nurses: you can hit the ground running here. Put your DD Waiver experience at the top of your application. We're prioritizing these applicants and moving fast.
What you'll do
- Complete DDSD-required nursing assessments in Therap: the Aspiration Risk Screening Tool (ARST), Medication Administration Assessment Tool (MAAT), and electronic Comprehensive Health Assessment Tool (e-CHAT)
- Write and update Health Care Plans (HCPs), Medical Emergency Response Plans (MERPs), and Comprehensive Aspiration Risk Management Plans (CARMPs) as needed
- Train Family Living providers and direct support professionals (DSPs) on each person's health plans, and oversee Assisting with Medication Delivery (AWMD)
- Make nursing visits based on each person's health needs and aspiration risk level
- Coordinate with primary care providers, case managers, therapists, and families, and take part in ISP and IDT meetings
- Follow up after hospitalizations, ER visits, and medication changes, and update assessments and plans to match
- Delegate and supervise nursing tasks within the New Mexico Nursing Practice Act
- Keep nursing documentation in Therap complete, current, and survey-ready
- Work alongside our Nurse of Record
Required
- Active RN license in good standing: New Mexico or multistate (compact) license
- At least 1 year of RN experience
- Valid driver's license, reliable vehicle, and current auto insurance for visits in homes and the community
- Current CPR certification, or able to get it before your start date
- Willing to complete DDSD-required nurse training within state timelines (we'll help you schedule it)
- Background screening through the New Mexico Caregivers Criminal History Screening Program (CCHSP) and an Employee Abuse Registry check, as required for DD Waiver providers
Strongly preferred
- New Mexico DD Waiver nursing experience
- Hands-on Therap experience with the ARST, MAAT, e-CHAT, HCPs, and MERPs
- DDSD nurse training already completed, such as Introduction to IDD Nursing in New Mexico, Healthcare Planning for Nurses, and Aspiration Risk Management (ARM). Candidates with this training complete may qualify for a faster start.
- Experience with Family Living, Mi Via, or other community-based IDD services
- Experience supporting people at aspiration risk or with complex medical needs
- Bilingual in English and Spanish
What we offer
- $50 to $55 per hour, based on experience
- Support from our Nurse of Record while you learn our systems
- Meaningful work helping people with IDD stay healthy at home and in their communities
How to apply
Send your résumé to hyrum@liftfamilycare.com
Call or text: (505) 219-4118
Pay: $50.00 - $55.00 per hour
Expected hours: 5.0 – 10.0 per week
Benefits:
- Flexible schedule
Work Location: Hybrid remote in Albuquerque, NM 87121
Salary : $50 - $55