Residential Registered Nurse

Job Description:

Job Title: Registered Nurse (RN)

Location: Cape Girardeau, Missouri

Employment Type: Full-time

Job Summary:

Join our dedicated team and play a vital role in promoting the well-being of individuals with intellectual and developmental disabilities (IDD) in our residential services program. As a Registered Nurse (RN), you will be responsible for monitoring the safety and health of our clients, ensuring their needs are met with the utmost care and compassion. We seek experienced nurses with a genuine passion for serving this community, exceptional communication skills, and a commitment to advocating for the individuals we serve.

In this rewarding position, you will conduct monthly assessments, maintain communication with the client's support team, and ensure proper staff supervision and training. Your expertise will be invaluable in providing specialized care, monitoring for potential health risks, and responding to emergencies with professionalism and composure.

Cape Girardeau, Missouri, offers a warm and welcoming community where you can establish meaningful connections while enjoying a comfortable lifestyle. With its rich history, vibrant arts scene, and proximity to outdoor recreation, Cape Girardeau provides an ideal setting for both professional and personal fulfillment.

The Registered Nurse (RN) position offers…

• All-Inclusive Employee Benefits Package

• A robust full-time employee benefits package encompassing health, dental, vision, retirement, disability, life insurance, wellness program, and more

• Telemedicine

• 24/7 phone, web, or mobile app medical, behavioral health, & dermatology visits

• Employee Assistance Program

• 24/7 counseling services, legal assistance, & financial consultation for you and your household at no cost

• Paid Time Off

• 29 days per year including vacation & holiday pay

• Workplace Culture

• An environment cultivating employee wellbeing, valuing each individual's humanity, and actively promoting healthy, joyful workforce engagement

Key Responsibilities:

• Conduct and document monthly head-to-toe assessments of residential clients in their homes.

• Maintain communication with agency management and the client's support team, reporting and documenting changes in health status and needs.

• Ensure staff supervision, delegation, and specialized instruction are conducted and documented.

• Complete monthly service logs, ensure authorized units are delivered and documented, and complete required training.

• Conduct Abnormal Involuntary Movement Scale (AIMS) assessments for clients at risk of tardive dyskinesia.

• Provide Level 1 Med Aide training to employees, if assigned.

• Complete Health Risk Screening Tool (HRST) duties, if assigned, including initial evaluations, maintaining electronic medical records, and attending support plan meetings.

• Assist in responding to HIPS, Mortality Reviews, and other Nursing Reviews by the Regional Office.

• Adhere to PFH Policy and Procedure and act as an advocate for individuals served.

Education and/or Experience Qualifications:

• Current Registered Nurse (RN) license in the State of Missouri in good standing.

Required License/Certification (one of the following):

• Current Registered Nurse (RN) license in the State of Missouri

Additional Qualifications:

• Successful completion of background check, including criminal record, driving record, and abuse/neglect.

• Valid driver's license, acceptable driving record, and current auto insurance.

• Current CPR and First Aid certification.

• Ability to operate calmly in crisis situations and relate positively to others.

• Strong verbal and written communication skills.

• Maintain a positive attitude when working with others.

Keywords: Registered Nurse, RN, Intellectual Disabilities, Developmental Disabilities, IDD, Residential Care, Assessments, Nursing Care

We are an Equal Opportunity and Affirmative Action Employer, and encourage applications from all qualified individuals without regard to race, color, religion, sex, gender identity, gender expression, sexual orientation, national origin, age, marital status, disability or veteran status, or to other non-work related factors.

Supported Living and Employment Services is a Smoke and Tobacco Free Workplace.