Registered Nurse

Company: Ability Beyond Disability, Inc. (CT)
Location: Bethel
Posted on: January 27, 2023

Job Description:

We are currently seeking a dedicated and compassionate RN for our group home setting. - The RN is primarily responsible for the case management and nursing oversight of assigned individuals in the context of Person Centered Planning and personal outcomes. The RN is also accountable for the teaching and evaluation of nursing delegated tasks to other professional and non-professional staff and for providing direct nursing care as needed. - This position will oversee a handful of our Licensed adult group homes supporting individuals with developmental disabilities. - It works collaboratively on our clinical team to help enhance the lives of the people we serve each day!ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:

• Develops nursing care plans for assigned caseloads. Delegates nursing tasks to direct care staff and monitors implementation.
• Evaluates medical needs of individuals served on caseload. - Reports progress, irregularities or changes in status to physician of record, other involved health care providers, supervisor, and appropriate staff.
• Oversees nursing care skills and delegated tasks of licensed practical nurses in the residential group homes as assigned and offers ongoing job performance feedback to the supervisor.
• Delivers direct skilled nursing care in accordance with physician's orders.
• Prepares for and participates as an active member of the Interdisciplinary Team and transition meetings for all assigned consumers. Contributes to the development and implementation of health-related consumer goals.
• Serves as a liaison between assigned individuals, physicians, specialists, other health care providers as well as representatives from the pharmacy, laboratory and medical facilities. Communicates with family members as needed.
• Teaches/Instructs nursing delegated tasks, including but not limited to: vital signs and medication administration to non-professional direct care staff in assigned residential group homes. -REQUIREMENTS:
  • Current CT RN license
  • Valid driver's license
  • Minimum of one year experience requiredWhy should you join our team?
    • No On-Call responsibilities required!
    • Extensive paid training
    • M-F (day shift schedule)
    • Generous benefit package (medical, dental, PTO, etc.)
    • Tuition reimbursement
    • Eligibility for Public Service Loan Forgiveness -program https://studentaid.gov/manage-loans/forgiveness-cancellation/public-service
    • Opportunities for growth and advancement
    • A culture of appreciation, respect, and teamwork
    • An opportunity to have a positive impact in the lives of others! -

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