Registered Nurse

Our mission is to serve, provide for, and champion individuals with disabilities.

Evergreen Life Services (ELS) is a charitable, non-profit organization that provides a full range of professional services to people with intellectual and developmental disabilities (IDD). Founded in the 1950s, today we are proud to serve more than 1,100 individuals with disabilities in 8 states.

Working at Evergreen Life Services isn’t just a job; it’s a rewarding career. Whether you provide direct care in our adult day care or in a group home, or you serve in a support or corporate office role, you will be an important part of the Evergreen team.

If you are looking for a place where you can make a difference, at Evergreen Life Services you will change lives. Every employee is a valuable part of the team because, at Evergreen, everyone matters.

Position Description : Registered Nurse (RN) FLSA Classification : Exempt Reports To : Executive Director Created : January 4, 2014 Revised : December 18, 2020

Job Summary Responsible for providing nursing care in accordance with physicians’ orders and recognized nursing standards and according to Evergreen’s policies and procedures.

Essential Job Functions

Maintain a current knowledge of each individual(s) served medical condition

Provide or insure provision of nursing care in accordance with physicians’ orders and recognized nursing standards

Provide supervision of LPN’s

Administer or insure administration of medications and treatment as prescribed by physicians

Conduct quarterly nursing physical assessments as defined by Federal and State regulations for appropriate program(s).

Participate in Interdisciplinary Team meetings

Maintain accurate and complete records of nursing observations and care

Provide sex education training to individual(s) served

Train staff to recognize, interpret, and report individual(s) served conditions

Implement and monitor preventive health care services for individual(s) served and instruct clients in good health habits

Assist physicians in diagnostic and therapeutic measures

Serve on committees as required

Monitor and coordinate the services of physicians and medical providers to expedite medical services

Conduct monthly trainings as required such as medication aid and other medical courses

Review and sign monthly Medication Administration Records for individual(s) served in community homes and the Supported Independent Living Program

Audit medication administration to ensure the absence of medical errors or documentation error

Create and monitor a medication count sheet anytime a controlled substance is ordered

Conduct training in homes and within other programs on interactions of various medications and their effectiveness on diagnosed illness

Monitor OSHA Compliance and Infection Control as well as monthly audits to include patterns of reoccurring injury or illnesses of staff or individual(s) served

Review medical records not limited to doctor’s appointments, lab work, effectiveness of medical treatment and medications

Regular and punctual attendance

Qualifications / Experience / Job Knowledge

Graduation from an accredited school of nursing. Must possess and maintain current registration.

Prefer at least one (1) year experience working with developmentally disabled

Must know how to determine and meet individual medical needs.

Basic computer skills

Physical Requirements

Frequent travel

Constantly moves about to coordinate work

Occasionally moves and positions objects weighing up to 50 pounds

Occasionally provide assistance to individual(s) served including lifting and positioning

Frequently exposed to viruses and infectious conditions

Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities or a medical condition to perform the essential functions.

Supervisory Responsibilities

May supervise others

Special Requirements

Ability to meet the public in a manner that reflects creditably upon the organization and must have the ability to deal with individual(s) served and staff in a manner that is conducive to harmony and their best efforts

Must be adaptable and have the ability to make decisions

May be required to attend seminar or job-related training courses

Must have understanding, patience and tact in dealing with individual(s) served, their families or advocates and other agencies involved in providing supports for individual(s) served

Must have the ability to maintain good working relationships with Evergreen staff and with contacts from other agencies or entities

Must be able to prioritize work tasks

Must be able to work without close personal supervision

Employment Variables

Some evening and weekend work may be required to meet the needs of the individual(s) served.

Will be in constant contact with staff, consumers, their families and other support agencies.

Must be able to be on-call on a regular basis and respond to emergencies in a timely manner.

May be asked to work some evenings when required

Must have a good driving record which meets the minimum requirements for Evergreen and reliable transportation.

Must pass drug screen and criminal background check.

Working Environment

May be required to work in a variety of settings and environments both indoors and outdoors.