Registered Nurse Consultant, Ventura

Acton, CA 93510, USA

Posted Tuesday, March 12, 2024 at 7:00 AM

Changing Lives Shaping The Future

Registered Nurse(RN) Consultant
-Ventura County

Job Title :
Registered Nurse(RN) Consultant
Hourly Rate: $/hr.

Shifts Needed: Part-Time

Work Locations: Ventura County

COME JOIN OUR TEAM! Do you have a passion for providing quality support to individuals with special needs? Do you thrive on helping others build/reach their goals in a positive, life-enriching environment? Then we'd love for you to apply!

• Medical, Vision and Dental Insurance offered
• Paid Time Off
• Company Perks and Discounts
• NEW ON-DEMAND PAY!

People's Care is hiring compassionate amazing providers to support and care for adults with intellectual and developmental disabilities.

Here's What You'll Do

Job Summary:

The Registered Nurse ensures the residents’ and participants’ health needs are met by supervising or directly administering medications, performing injections and g-tube insertions. This position is responsible to monitor and observe any changes to behaviors and conditions in order to maintain the well-being of the individuals. You will serve as an advocate and support daily living needs and goals per the Individual Program Plan .

Job Responsibilities:

• Administer medications to individuals and follow the five rights for verification purposes
• Attend residents’ doctor appointments and address any concerns and changes with the attending physician
• Audit all medications during a new medication cycle and check the eight rights for verification
• Observe/perform g-tube insertions for feeding to individuals, as necessary
• Observe/perform intramuscular injections when necessary
• Evaluate residents’ and participants’ level of consciousness, neurological factors, and whether they are responsive and oriented post seizure and/or any traumatic episodes
• Complete and update client notes system on a daily basis. Observe and report any unusual behaviors and injuries so both Behavior Consultant and Administrator are fully informed
• Development of Restricted Health Care Plans, liaison with Doctors, and training staff on RHP's and monitor and ensure RHP's are followed
• Attend all transition meetings, IPP's, Quarterly meetings and Clinical staffing meetings
• Represent PC at all Regional Center / Client meetings
• Perform basic physical review such as checking for vital signs, (understanding normal and abnormal measures) and head to toe assessments
• Participate in community outing events with the individuals such as hiking, going to the beach, and other leisure activities
• Provide training to LVN, LPT, DSP and other staff
• Performs other related duties and assignments as required

Requirements:

The Registered Nurse position will typically work in an home setting environment with occasional work outside and in small enclosed spaces. Occasional lifting of 50 lbs. Occasional bending , twisting, stooping, squatting, pushing, pulling, standing, crawling, reaching, walking, driving, traveling, kneeling and crouching.

Other Requirements:

This position will require the following:

• A valid California  Driver’s License
• Candidate must successfully pass all pre-employment requirements, including but not limited to background check, physical etc.
• If required to drive, candidate must possess proof of valid insurance and registration.
• Must be at least 21 years of age to drive for People's Care.

Education and Experience:

• Must have Associate or Bachelors Education.
• NCLEX Valid Registered Nurse License
• DSP I and DSP II certificates(preferred but not required)
• CPR/FA and CPI certification.
• Must have at least 3 (three) years experience as a Registered Nurse in a residential care facility or similar field.
• Must have at least one year experience supporting adults with developmental disabilities.

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