**Registered Nurse**
Creating a Legacy, Inc. is a dedicated team committed to providing exceptional services to individuals with developmental disabilities. Our team comprises HOPE GIVERS, DREAM MAKERS, LIMIT BREAKERS, SOLUTION FINDERS, and BARRIER BREAKERS. We prioritize exceeding standards and putting our clients at the forefront of all our endeavors.
ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES include the following:
- Assist individuals with developmental disabilities in the Supported Living Services and Residential department.
- Implementation and continuing evaluation of the Client’s progress in accordance with the patient care plan while communicating with RN team, Clinical Director, and Direct Care Staff of Client.
- Collecting, recording, and monitoring patient data, routine measurements, and vital signs.
- Administering insulin injections as ordered by the Client’s physician in accordance with the patient care plan provided.
- Monitoring blood glucose levels as needed to maintain healthy reads and communicating necessary information to the Client, RN team, Clinical Director, and Direct Care Staff.
- Monitoring the Client’s diet to maintain healthy blood glucose levels and communicating this information to the Client, RN team, Clinical Director, and Direct Care Staff of client.
- Administer all ordered medication as needed including injections and treatments.
- Inform Clients regarding any vital health information that may arise.
- Charting in the Client’s specific binder.
- Assist in monitoring/educating Management and Direct Care Staff to ensure that all Client’s medical needs are met.
- Ensures that medication supply is adequate including prompting staff if medication refills are needed.
- Commute to each Client location as needed to provide the required service.
- Projects a positive and professional image.
- Leadership - Maintains a positive, upbeat role in the Company. Promotes and exemplifies Company values and represents departmental objectives and interests to Management, Clients and Direct Care Staff.
- Follows up on complaints, questions, and concerns that are brought to the attention of the RN. Responds to Client needs in a timely and efficient manner. Develops and promotes teamwork and cooperation among fellow Employees, Managers, and Clients.
- Shows an appropriate sense of urgency in assisting with Client needs that may arise.
- Other duties as assigned by the Clinical Director.
QUALIFICATIONS – To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
Education and/or Experience
- High School or G.E. D.
- CPR Certified
- RN experience (required)
- Previous experience in a Behavioral Health industry a plus.
Required Technical / Other Skills/ Abilities-
- Assist Clients and meet immediate medical needs.
- Provide health information to Client, Direct Care Staff, Management, and Clinical Director.
- Ability to determine health of Client upon assessment of visit.
Required Licenses / Certifications –
- Valid CPR Certification
- Valid LVN License
CONFIDENTIAL INFORMATION – This position has access to confidential information – Client database.
Job Types: Full-time, Part-time, Travel nursing, Contract, Per diem
Pay: $49.09 - $54.96 per hour
Benefits:
- 401(k)
- Dental insurance
- Health insurance
- Paid time off
- Vision insurance
Physical setting:
Supplemental pay types:
Ability to Commute:
Ability to Relocate:
- Indio, CA: Relocate before starting work (Required)
Work Location: In person