Registered Nurse​/RN​/Nurse

Overview

Registered Nurse / RN / Nurse Ablelight
• Littleton, CO, United States

An advocate to ensure individuals receive appropriate healthcare treatment, health education, and other health related services which honor the rights of the persons supported.

• A Registered Nurse currently with an active unencumbered license in their assigned state(s) to practice.
• Must be a graduate of an approved Registered Nursing educational program, Bachelor's Degree preferred.
• Background in case management, education, home health, hospice, community nursing, geriatrics, behavioral health, psychiatric nursing, and/or in the field of intellectual and/or developmental disabilities valuable.
• Must have a valid driver s license and a clear driving record; must have cleared and approved criminal record check; must hold First Aid/CPR certification and/or instructor, or ability to obtain.
• Must have ability to travel among assigned sites. Able to assist with a two-person lift of an adult. Able to do frequent bending and lifting; push and pull 50 pounds. Frequent walking, bending, and stooping. Ability to perform CPR.

• Health and Wellness:
  Medical, Dental, and Vision benefits starting the first of the month following 30 days of employment and access to Teledoc
• Mileage Reimbursement and Phone Stipend
• Financial Wellness: 403(b) Retirement Savings Plan with 3.5% matching contributions, Health Savings Account, Flexible Savings Account, and Basic Life, AD&D, STD, and LTD insurance
• Work/Life Balance:
  Paid Time Off (PTO), Tuition Reimbursements
• Hybrid work environment defined as a flexible work model that supports a blend of on-site, remote, and on-the-go work.
• We are now also offering Any Day Pay. With Dayforce Wallet, you get access to your pay as soon as you've earned it at no additional cost to you.
• Compensation based of education and experience- minimum rate $39+

• Consult on all clinical needs for the people we serve including difficult or complex medical/behavioral cases.
• Provide in-person care as determined by the individual's needs and program/state requirements.
• Provide education regarding general health and person-specific needs.
• Provide medication administration training to non-licensed staff.
• Periodic observation of the technique and skill of certified staff delegated to pass medications and provide additional training as needed.
• Periodically inspect medication administration application of procedures including medication storage, destruction of medication and correct documentation.
• Provide appropriate delegation of non-licensed staff per state regulations.
• Review compliance of physician orders including but not limited to treatments, procedures, labs, appointments, specialized diets, medications, outcomes, and adaptive equipment for each person we serve.
• Maintains open and consistent communication with individuals, families/guardians, other health-care providers and regulatory oversight agencies.
• Participates and prepares for on-site survey and licensing audits.
• Obtains an initial health history and performs initial physical examination on admission per state requirements.
• The ability to effectively triage medical concerns via phone and instruct non-licensed staff to provide appropriate care.
• The ability to prioritize and manage tasks successfully to meet the needs of the program per state regulations.
• The ability to document effectively and timely.
• The ability to effectively and efficiently use computers or mobile devices to input, access, modify, or output information. This includes the ability to quickly access, store and retrieve data.
• Collaborates as part of the interdisciplinary team in developing, implementing, and evaluating the individual s plan of care.
• Collects health and functional status data for persons with intellectual and/or developmental disabilities systematically and continuously. The data is documented, communicated, and made readily accessible.
• Identifies health care needs for the person based on the data collected through the nursing process and develops a plan with goals and interventions specific to the needs of the person.
• Implements the plan to promote, maintain, or restore wellness, prevent illness, and/or provide appropriate end-of-life care.
• Evaluates response of the person to the interventions/supports provided and revises the plan accordingly.
• Provides nursing care according to the physician's orders, in compliance with recognized nursing standards and State and Federal Regulations.
• Participation and review of general event reporting and interdisciplinary team follow-up.
• Participates in quality assurance data collection and reporting as indicated by program requirements.
• Oversee the implementation of health care policies and procedures and recommend revisions as needed in collaboration with Regional Director of Nursing and National Director of Nursing.

• Job Family CLINICAL CARE
• Pay Type Hourly
• Min Hiring Rate $39.00
• Max Hiring Rate $42.00

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