Licensed Practical Nurse

Job Description

Non-profit IDD provider in Prince William Count is  seeking a bright, dependable hard-working and compassionate Registered Nurse (RN) to support our group homes. $45 / hour FULL-TIME - Schedule : Monday-Friday 11AM-7PM and ON-CALL EVERY OTHER WEEKEND full-time at group homes located throughout Prince William County.  We offer EXCELLENT benefits including zero out of pocket cost for medical insurance for full-time employees!

We offer completive pay, career growth and an excellent benefits package available to eligible full-time employees to include : medical, dental, vision, and paid life insurance, 403(b) agency sponsored retirement contribution, generous paid time off to include annual leave, sick leave and personal leave, short- and long-term disability, not to mention a rewarding career making a true difference in the lives of others!

GENERAL :   Under the supervision of the Director of Nursing, the Registered Nurse serves as part of the overall nursing team whose responsibility is but not limited to; provide nursing services to all individuals in The Arc of GPW / INSIGHT, Inc. programs that require skilled and / or private nursing support services per physician’s orders, provide guidance and direction to staff on chronic and acute health issues and provide health related education and training to staff who provide supports to individuals enrolled in The Arc of GPW / INSIGHT, Inc. programs. This position is responsible for fulfilling the mission of The Arc of GPW / INSIGHT, Inc.

Job Responsibilities :

• Provide an initial assessment to all individuals admitted into INSIGHT, Inc. residential group homes. This will provide an accurate baseline assessment that will include the following but not limited to; vitals, weights, and height.
• Provide a review of medications to all individuals admitted into INSIGHT, Inc. residential group homes. This will include but not limited to; an audit of all physician’s orders, prescriptions and medication on hand for compliance of care and availability of medications and treatments.
• Provides initial and on-going training, support and monitoring to direct care staff responsible for the direct care of the individual. This is to ensure the staff possess the knowledge and skill set to care for the individual.
• Completes all documentation, paperwork required to meet agency, licensing, legal and best practice requirements.
• Implements Physician’s Orders, Nursing Care Plans and / or Protocols that are established the Physician and / or licensed medical professional.
• Communicates directly with the physician and licensed medical professionals and provide updates such as but not limited to; changes in chronic and acute medical issues, receive phone orders, review lab and test results.
• Communicates daily with the Director of Nursing and informs him / her of any changes in the individual’s medical, behavioral and / or mental status.
• Provides direct nursing interventions as ordered by the Physician(s) and the Director of Nursing according to best practice and within the scope of the skill set competency.
• Communicates with the Program Manager and assist with the coordination of medical appointments and be available for critical appointments per the Director of Nursing.
• Provides 24 hour phone triage during scheduled hours. RN will provide nursing instructions, follow-up instructions and be available for acute in-person assessments as needed based on best nursing practice and current physician orders.
• RN will be available for weekend on-call rotation as scheduled.
• RN will be available for emergency room, urgent care and hospital admissions and discharges per the Director of Nursing. This will be to ensure that appropriate clinical case management is provided throughout the admission and discharge process.
• Provides direct nursing interventions according to best practice within the scope of skill set. The Registered Nurse will notify the Director of Nursing if nursing services for an individual require a referral to an outside agency to ensure the individuals needs are met per physician’ orders.
• Implements all physician’s orders for individuals designated with Skilled and / or Private Duty Nursing services per CMS regulations. This includes implementing the Nursing Care Plan, and providing documentation for Medicaid reimbursement.
• Acts as a resource to the staff of the two child care centers regarding health issues of the children in the centers.
• Follows all agencies policies and procedures.
• Other duties as assigned by the Director of Nursing.

Qualifications / Skills / Abilities

FULL-TIME - Schedule : Monday-Friday 11AM-7PM and ON-CALL EVERY OTHER WEEKEND full-time at group homes located throughout Prince William County.

Compensation details : 45-45 Yearly Salary

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