Youth Residential Nurse

Job Description:

Job Title: Youth Residential Nurse

Location: Jefferson City, MO

Department: Residential Services

Employment Type: Full-time

Job Summary

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

Position Perks & Benefits

• 29 Days of PTO

• Eligibility for HRSA Loan Repayment (subject to requirements)

• Comprehensive benefits package: health, dental, vision, retirement, life insurance & more

• Competitive 401(k) Retirement Savings Plan – up to 5% match

• Company-paid basic life insurance

• Emergency Medical Leave Program

• Flexible Spending Accounts – healthcare and dependent care

• Health & Wellness Program

• Employee Assistance Program (EAP)

• Employee Discount Program

• Mileage Reimbursement (if applicable)

Essential Job Functions: 

• Conducts and documents (in Therapy) monthly head to toe assessments of each residential client in their 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 supervisors regarding emergent care and acute medical needs.

• Ensures needs for staff 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 PFH Policy and Procedure.

• 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 Education Qualifications:

• Must be a currently registered, licensed registered nurse in the State of Missouri 

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