Job Description

_ What You Get To Do_ :

The Registered Nurse (RN) will assure that each individual assigned to his/her caseload receives quality, individualized health care management resulting in optimal health. Health care will be provided to individuals in a manner which is normalizing, sensitive to their needs and respectful of their dignity, while encouraging autonomy. The RN functions as a health resource to staff and will, in conjunction with supervisors and in accordance with the State of Texas Department of Public Health, assure that the home is in compliance with all licensure requirements and organizational policies regarding health issues, medical care and records.

Responsibilities include, but not limited to :

• Provide nursing oversight to individuals supported by Dungarvin in individual areas
• provide oversight to ensure documentation, all nursing and other health/clinical assessments, and billing are in compliance with Medicaid regulations, as well as provide health care supports on an as needed basis
• supervision of medication administration of non-licensed staff that administer medications in residential or individual home support settings, day programs, respite programs and/or are involved with the clinical supervision of this process, and to the administrative supervision who are responsible for the implementation of progressive discipline.
• Communicate with involved team members regarding medical issues involving a particular individual as requested by the team, or as needed, to assure continuity of care.
• Provide program health care training as needed to support persons with developmental disabilities in community environment.
• Report any issues/concerns to the senior director, program director or program supervisor, along with any appropriate background information
• Provide leadership and direction in promoting the concepts set forth in organizational philosophy, policies and procedures

Qualifications

_ What Makes You A Great Fit_ :

• Must hold a current Registered Nurse license to practice nursing in the state of Texas.
• Valid driver’s license, vehicle insurance, and driving record, which allows candidate to be covered by agency insurance policy required.
• Prior education and/or experience working with the developmentally disabled or other long-term care or home health care experience is preferred.
• Must be mature, flexible, self-motivated, dependable and able to work cooperatively with individuals, staff, interdisciplinary team members and outside agencies.
• Good communication is key in this role. You’ll rely on your reading, writing, and communication skills to document care, follow support plans, and collaborate with both internal and external team members

Additional Information

** At Dungarvin, diversity and inclusion are a part of what makes our organization strong. Together, we can continue to work towards an inclusive culture that supports our employees and persons served. Dungarvin is an affirmative action and equal opportunity employer.**

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