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REM West Virginia is looking for a Registered Nurse in our Martinsburg office!
Everybody needs a job but only extraordinary people work here. Our team is fun, creative, and dedicated to making a difference every day in the lives of the people we serve. The heart of what we do is support people with Intellectual and Developmental Disabilities of all ages.
Are you interested in working with people with intellectual and developmental disabilities, and are you looking for a meaningful change in your work life?
If you have a passion for those we serve¦ we want to hear from you!
Job Functions:
Conducts the medical assessment of each client referred to the Program to determine appropriateness for placement in the community, in collaboration with the Intake Coordinator.
Participates in the development and implementation of service plans and supervises, in conjunction with the physicians, the medical components of the plan. Reviews documents and revises all nursing/nursing related care plans on a regular basis.
Ensures that current and complete medical records and reports are in accordance with regulatory and corporate standards, including medication administration records and physicians orders.
Develops training flow charts specific to each client, provides and documents medical skills training to clients, mentors, respite providers, staff, and where appropriate, the biological family. Presents medical skills components at Pre-service Orientation.
Oversees the management of high-risk medical conditions and private duty nursing services.
Participates as an Individual Health Plan (IHP) team member, evaluates the medical needs of each client for initial IHP, ensures IHP goals and objectives are medically indicated, and generates ongoing health care protocols for the specific medical conditions outlined in the IHP.
Maintains contact with primary care physicians and specialists, and, when indicated, attends doctor visits with mentor and client.
Administers medications according to established guidelines. Provide documentation for all medications given. Reviews medication administration records for compliance.
May actively participate in IDT meetings, Human Rights Committee, Health and Safety Committee and Administration meetings.
Provides consultation and technical assistance to staff and mentors regarding home care issues along with operation of durable medical equipment.
May be required to coordinate, organize and/or assist with household activities such as light housekeeping and meal preparation.
May be required to transport individuals receiving services to planned and/or necessary activities and appointments.
Promotes health and wellness for individuals and ensures nursing actions and steps are put in place for prevention.
Performs other duties as assigned.
What we require of you:
Graduate of an accredited RN program
Current state RN License
Practiced as an RN with knowledge of medications in the prior 2 years
Eligible to complete an approved AMAP-RN course
Valid drivers license in good standing
Access to a registered vehicle with proof of insurance
Successful clearance of background checks
Ability to travel to mentor homes and health care sites
What we offer you:
A rewarding work environment with some of the best co-workers you could ask for
Family-oriented environment, casual dress, employee events
A chance to make a difference in peoples lives on a daily basis
Competitive pay rates, paid time off, and benefits for 30+ hour work week
Paid training; Holiday pay
Career development, and advancement opportunities throughout the nation-wide Network
Access to employee discounts with various vendors
A dynamic work environment where no day is ever the same as the next
Please apply on line at www.thementornetwork.com
