Job description
We are looking for a Registered Nurse with prior experience with the intellectual and developmental disability population as a case manager. The ideal candidate will be a responsible and well-trained professional able to give the best nursing care with little supervision. You will be compassionate and cool-tempered. You will be able to follow health and safety guidelines faithfully and consistently. The goal is to promote patient’s well-being by providing high quality nursing care.
Responsibilities
- Monitor patient’s condition and assess their needs to provide the best possible care and advice.
- Observe and interpret patient’s symptoms and communicate them to physicians.
- Collaborate with physicians and nurses to devise individualized care plans for patients.
- Provide nursing oversight.
- Adjust and administer patient’s medication and provide treatments according to physician’s orders.
- Supervise and train LPNs and nursing assistants as needed.
- Foster a supportive and compassionate environment to care for patients and their families.
- Expand knowledge and capabilities by attending educational workshops, conferences etc.
Skills
- Proven experience as a registered nurse
- Excellent knowledge of nursing care methods and procedures
- Excellent knowledge of emergency care
- Knowledge of the DBHDD program
- A team player with excellent communication and interpersonal skills
- Responsible and compassionate
- Outstanding organizational and multi-tasking skills
- Patient with excellent problem-solving skills
- Valid nursing license
Job Types: Full-time, Part-time
Pay: $45.00 - $48.00 per hour
Expected hours: 40 per week
Benefits:
- Dental insurance
- Disability insurance
- Health insurance
- Life insurance
- Paid time off
Medical specialties:
Physical setting:
Standard shift:
Weekly schedule:
Experience:
- Nursing: 1 year (Required)
License/Certification:
- BLS Certification (Preferred)
- RN (Required)
Work Location: In person