Residential Registered Nurse

Job Description:

Job Title: Residential Registered Nurse
Location: Joplin, MO
Department: ISL
Employment Type: Full-time

Job Summary:

The Residential Registered Nurse (RN) is responsible for monitoring the safety and well-being of persons served in the IDD (Intellectual and Developmental Disabilities) residential services program.

The Residential Registered Nurse 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:

• Conducts and documents (in Therap) monthly head to toe assessments of each residential client in their assigned home.
• Maintains communication with agency management and the client’s support team including reporting and documenting all changes in client’s health status and needs, consulting with people leaders regarding emergent care and acute medical needs.
• Ensures needs for team member supervision/delegation or specialized instruction are conducted and documented on the designation form (Delegation of Specialized Nursing Tasks).
• Accountability and documentation for activities dedicated to functions of Residential RN each month including:
• Completion of the Monthly Service Log which details time spent performing Residential RN functions each month.
• Ensuring annual authorized units are delivered and documented.
• Completion of Residential RN Orientation Training as provided by local Department of Mental Health (DMH) Regional Offices and ongoing additional training that affects Residential RN program as required by DMH.
• Completes Abnormal Involuntary Movement Scale (AIMS) every 3 to 6 months (or more often if needed) for clients at risk of developing tardive dyskinesia (TD). 
• If assigned, attends Level 1 Med Aide Instructor’s class as provided by the Department of Health and Senior Services and provides Level 1 Med Aide training according to contractual requirements to employees as requested by the Regional Director. 
• If assigned, completes Health Risk Screening Tool (HRST) duties including completing HRST training through DMH, initial evaluation and completion of Health Risk Screening Tool for each residential client, maintain Electronic Medical Record in DMH database system for all residential clients, attend Individual Support Plan meetings for residential clients.
• Attend transition and discharge meetings from hospitals, rehabilitation facilities, nursing homes, etc.
• Assists Regional Director (RD) in responding to HIPS (Health Identification and Planning System) Reviews, Mortality Reviews and other Nursing Reviews by the Regional Office in a timely manner that meets contractual guidelines.
• Adheres to the System’s Policy and Procedures.
• Acts as an advocate for persons served.
• Completes other duties as assigned.

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:

• Ability to operate calmly in a crisis, relate positively to funding sources, employees, those we serve, families and the medical community.

• Good verbal and written communication skills.

• Maintain a positive attitude when working with others.

Experience and/or Education Qualifications:

• Current Registered Nurse licensed in the state of practice
• Must be willing to become licensed in additional states, other than the state currently licensed in. Must be willing and comfortable with providing telehealth services to the individuals we serve.

Employment Requirements:

• Successful completion of background check including criminal record, driving record, abuse/neglect and fingerprint check.
• Completion of New Hire Orientation at the beginning of employment.
• All training requirements including Relias at the beginning of employment and annually thereafter.
• Current driver’s license, acceptable driving record and current auto insurance.

Physical Requirements:

ADA Consideration - Sedentary work: