Join our fabulous residential team working in a caring, committed and respectful, work culture and environment!
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**Proof of COVID-19 Vaccination Required**
General Description
Support people in their home with intellectual and developmental disabilities to achieve maximum independence integrating agency core values. Provide reliable, compassionate and consistent care while creating meaningful, quality-based relationships in a supportive cultural environment.
Essential Functions
Monitor, assess and advise the management team on health observances and needs, while promoting health and wellness through nursing processes.
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Create a positive, responsible and open communication style with everyone supported including all employees, family members and other health care providers.
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Outline all monthly appointments; provide documentation and information needed to successfully complete the appointment.
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Attend appointments, as needed.
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When indicated by management, clarify hospital discharge, medication orders, and/or plans of care.
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Participate in hospital discharge or intake process.
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Provide instructions and education to those supported and staff as it relates to medical diagnoses and healthcare needs (i.e. Allergies, medications, diet, chronic and acute plans of care, etc.)
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Coordinate care with clinics, outside physicians, and hospitals.
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Other job duties as assigned.
Training
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Provide training on people's needs to support staff including: competencies, medical background, treatments and wellness plans.
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Monitor staff progress and assess any need for additional training. Report observations to the management team.
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Attend all required state and agency trainings including staff meetings.
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Provide guidance and support to staff designated to order and stock medications.
Additional Functions of the Job
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Provide coverage for vacancies and peers during vacations.
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Assumes responsibility for ongoing professional development by participating in community-based educational trainings.All other duties as assigned by supervisor(s).
Certification, Licenses, Registrations
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Graduate from an accredited school of nursing with a Bachelor's of Science in Nursing.
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Experience preferred providing care for chronic, acute and mental health needs.
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Must possess a valid Rhode Island Nursing license.
Pay Rate
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RN Per Diem - $41.00 - $42.00/Hourly
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