Registered Nurse
Company: Sevita
Location: Macon
Posted on: October 8, 2024
Job Description:
Mentor Community Services, a part of the Sevita family, provides
community-based services for individuals with intellectual and
developmental disabilities. Here we believe every person has the
right to live well, and everyone deserves to have a fulfilling
career. You'll join a mission-driven team and create relationships
that motivate us all every day. Join us today, and experience a
career well lived.Registered Nurse/Nursing Administrator80%
Travel-within state/HybridSalary 70KDo you want a job where you can
utilize your nursing background, have fun, and make a difference in
people's lives? As Nursing Administrator, you will provide nursing
services, training, oversight, and support to address the medical
or psychiatric needs of individuals with developmental
disabilities, substance abuse issues, and/or emotional or
behavioral challenges.
- Oversee the medical assessment of individuals referred to the
program and collaborate with the Program Director or Area Director
or others as needed to determine appropriateness for placement in
the community
- Participate in the development and implementation of service
plans and supervise, sometimes in conjunction with the physicians,
the medical components of the plan; review documents and revise all
nursing/nursing related care plans on a regular basis
- Ensure that current and complete medical records and reports
are in accordance with regulatory and corporate standards,
including medication administration records and physicians'
orders
- Develop training flow charts specific to individuals receiving
services, as needed; provide and document medical skills training
to individuals served, mentors, respite providers, staff, and where
appropriate, the individual's biological family
- Supervise and manage LPNs as assigned, including performance
evaluations, scheduling, orientation, training, and ongoing
support; resolve employee relations issues as needed; make
decisions related to employment
- Present medical skills components at pre-service orientation as
assigned; conduct CPR/First Aid training as needed
- May participate as an Individual Health Plan (IHP) or Plan of
Care (POC) team member, evaluate the medical needs of each
individual for initial IHP/POC, ensure IHP/POC goals and objectives
are medically indicated, and generate ongoing health care protocols
for the specific medical conditions outlined in the IHP/POC
- Oversee the management of high-risk medical conditions and
private duty nursing services, in conjunction with operations
staff, as needed
- Oversee, in conjunction with the PD and PC, contact with
primary care physicians and specialists, and, when indicated,
attend doctor visits with mentor and/or individual receiving
services
- Promote health and wellness for individuals and ensure nursing
actions and steps are implemented for prevention of falls,
injuries, and recurrence of health problem(s)
- Administer medications according to established guidelines;
provide documentation for all medications given and review
medication administration records for compliance
- Actively participate in IDT meetings, Human Rights Committee,
Health and Safety Committee, and Administration meetings as
necessary
- Consult and provide technical assistance to staff and mentors
regarding home care issues associated with obtaining and operating
durable medical equipment
- Coordinate, organize and/or assist as necessary with household
activities such as light housekeeping, meal preparation, and
transport for individuals to planned and/or necessary activities
and appointments
- Participate in on-call system as neededQualifications
- Graduate of an accredited RN program with current state RN
license
- One year of experience working with medically complex
individuals
- Current driver's license, car registration, and auto insurance
if providing transportation to individuals receiving services
- Current CPR/First Aid certification
- Good communication skills with ability to build rapport with
others
- Self-motivated and detail-oriented with ability to
multi-task
- Strong organizational skills with ability to prioritize
tasks/workloadWhy Join Us?
- Full compensation/benefits package for full-time
employees.
- 401(k) with company match
- Paid time off and holiday pay
- Complex work adding value to the organization's mission
alongside a great team of coworkers
- Enjoy job security with nationwide career development and
advancement opportunitiesWe have meaningful work for you - come
join our team - Apply Today!Sevita is a leading provider of home
and community-based specialized health care. We believe that
everyone deserves to live a full, more independent life. We provide
people with quality services and individualized supports that lead
to growth and independence, regardless of the physical,
intellectual, or behavioral challenges they face.We've made this
our mission for more than 50 years. And today, our 40,000 team
members continue to innovate and enhance care for the 50,000
individuals we serve all over the U.S.Sevita is committed to
providing equal opportunities to all employees and applicants for
employment. We are committed to creating an inclusive and diverse
workplace that values and respects the unique talents, experiences,
and perspectives of our employees and the people we serve. As an
equal opportunity employer, we do not discriminate on the basis of
race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy, sexual
orientation, or gender identity), national origin, age, disability,
genetic information, veteran status, citizenship, or any other
characteristic protected by law.
Keywords: Sevita, Albany , Registered Nurse, Healthcare , Macon, Georgia
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