IDD Nurse / RN

We are hiring for: IDD Nurse / RN Location: Sparta, NJ Type: Regular If you are a positive and personable individual looking for a satisfying and fun opportunity to make a real difference in the lives of people with intellectual, developmental disabilities, and people facing mental health, and substance use challenges, join our team at RHA Health Services! Provides oversight and general nursing care and services to persons with disabilities in residential homes, vocational centers and or schools. Responsible for all nursing functions at a single business location. Relies on knowledge, experience, and judgment with limited direction and supervision to accomplish responsibilities. Pay: $70,000-80,000. Schedule: 8am-4pm Job Responsibilities: Provide holistic nursing care to individuals with intellectual and developmental disabilities Observe, assess, and evaluate the health needs of the people we support Coordinate preventative and routine medical care for people supported Document nursing care provided Provide clinical supervision or oversight for licensed practical nurses and med techs as deemed necessary Assist with educational and training programs for new employees to include planning, conducting, and scheduling in a timely manner Conduct employee performance evaluations and develop performance improvement plans Promote continuous improvement of workplace safety and environmental practices Assist physicians with on-site medical clinics where applicable Provide health related trainings to unlicensed personnel Teach medication administration training to unlicensed personnel when state law allows Conduct medication pass observations in the home to ensure staff competency Complete skill competency checklists on delegated healthcare tasks Teach the people we serve to monitor their health Provide medication administration training to people who are able to self-administer medications Conduct medication closest assessments Perform quality assurance checks and observations to ensure unlicensed personnel are performing health related tasks as assigned Conduct routine nursing assessments Observe for and report any abnormal health related findings to the physician Communicate with physicians, pharmacies, medical suppliers, and the Interdisciplinary Team Advocate for the people supported and assist with developing community supports to promote optimal health for the people supported Job Requirements: Graduation from an accredited registered nurse program BSN preferred, but not required Current registered nurse license with no restrictions to practice nursing. Must be able to communicate effectively with Interdisciplinary Team Members, as well as the people supported and their families Must be able to work independently, be organized, and possess the ability to prioritize work tasks Current CPR Certification or eligibility to obtain certification Physical requirements include: ability to regularly lift 20 pounds. Must be able to lift a minimum of 40 pounds. Must be able to pull a minimum of 25 pounds. Must be able to squat, kneel, crawl, crouch, climb, and stoop. Must be able to regularly stand and walk. Must be able to demonstrate proficiency in CPR from the floor level. Vision requirements include close vision, distance vision, and peripheral vision. Must be able to communicate. Why Should You Apply? Ability to help others and make a difference Ability to join a team of dedicated caregivers, where you will be a valued member of a care team, enabling people RHA supports identify and achieve personal goals, experience, meaningful days, participated in the community, and live more independently. NJ Requirements: Must cooperate with the Licensee and Department in any inspection or investigations. Access to a registered vehicle with proof of insurance if providing transportation for individuals receiving services. Requirement that the employee submit to a criminal background check, and be determined to be not disqualified by the Department of Human Services prior to working with individuals served. Requirement that the employee agree to have their name checked against the Central Registry of Offenders Against Individuals with Developmental Disabilities. All employees hired after 6/15/18 shall submit to drug testing prior to employment. All employees shall submit to drug testing conducted randomly and for cause. All employees shall complete an application to have their name checked against the Child Abuse Registry Information (CARI). Pre-employment screening: Complete criminal background Name checked in the registries. (OIG exclusions database, Child Abuse Registry, and Offenders Against Individuals with Developmental Disabilities) Drug testing Education verification and other credentialing based on position requirements. Proof of employment history or references (if required) Positions that require driving Proof of driver's license, driver's insurance, and vehicle, IF required for providing transportation for individuals. We offer the following benefits to employees: Payactiv: early access to the money you’ve earned from hours you’ve already worked, before payday! Employee perks and discount program: to help you save money! Paid Time Off (full-time employees only) Health/Insurance (full-time employees only) 401(k) retirement savings program Wellbeing Programs: Physical, Emotional and Financial Chronic Disease management programs for hypertension and diabetes (for qualifying employees) Training: Free CPR, first aid, and job-specific training opportunities *contract/contingent workers and interns do not qualify for any of the above benefits EEO Statement RHA is an equal opportunity employer. In addition, we provide reasonable accommodation to qualified employees who have protected disabilities to the extent required by applicable laws, regulations, and ordinances. If you are an individual with a disability and need a reasonable accommodation to participate in the application process, please contact our solutions center. About RHA: At RHA Health Services, we help individuals with intellectual and developmental disabilities, mental health and/or substance use needs live their best lives. Our mission is to provide a safe and healthy environment while creating opportunities for personal outcomes. For over 30 years, the people we serve and support have remained at the very center of everything we do. RHA currently provides services in North Carolina, Georgia, Pennsylvania, and Tennessee. Growth Horizons and Salisbury Behavioral Health are now a part of RHA Health Services. If you are ready to make a difference in the lives of people we serve and support apply to join the team today. Candidate Account Help - Forget Login? Learn more about working at RHA Health Services RHA Health Services provides a broad range of person-centered, integrated, and high-quality supports and services. RHA focuses on children and adults living with mental health and substance abuse challenges, as well as those living with intellectual & developmental disabilities. The people we serve and support in North Carolina, Tennessee and Georgia are at the very center of everything we do. Founded in 1989, RHA began as a small collection of group homes in North Carolina developed to offer support to people with intellectual and developmental disabilities. Over the years, RHA Health Services has expanded to include supported living, vocational and day programs, periodic respite, personal care services, targeted case management, residential ICF/IDD for infants and children up to age 15 who have acute or chronic health problems requiring 24/7 therapeutic intervention and skilled nursing care, and much more. In 2006, RHA began offering behavioral health services and is now the leading provider of high-quality supports and services for people with all kinds of behavioral health needs, serving over 80,000 people annually. By meeting the behavioral health needs of our consumers, we can greatly reduce or eliminate the fragmentation of services that leaves some individuals without total, holistic, truly person-centered care. RHA is a growing company, with the goal of growing operations in our current communities, as well as the greater Mid-Atlantic and Southeastern United States. RHA has an organizational commitment to the dignity, independence, and equitable treatment of people, as well as their full inclusion into the communities around them. We provide a holistic, person-centered approach to care guided by a system of values that puts the needs of the people we support at the center of every decision.

Salary : $70,000 - $0