The Registered Nurse/RN provides routine and emergency assessments and nursing care to ensure optimal health status for each individual we support.
Essential Duties & Responsibilities
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Coordinate physician and health care services for people served
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Conduct health care assessments and write health care plans
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Facility training and orientation of new staff regarding healthcare procedures
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Provide on call assistance to staff as needed
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Documentation is completed in an accurate and timely manner on the appropriate forms
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Engage in health promotion, prevention, and education activities (i.e., assess for risky behaviors and attempt behavior change).
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Assess acute and chronic conditions that could result in rapid physiological deterioration of life-threatening instability.
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Facilitate admissions, transfers, and/or discharges of patients
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Manage the medication system, administer and document medication treatment.
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Screen and monitor participants for medical problems/side effects.
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Other duties as assigned
Education & Experience
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Must be able to be licensed as a RN and able to work in the state of Nebraska
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1 year of general nursing experience, preferably in IDD
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A valid driver's license, good driving record, and reliable transportation is required.
Knowledge, Skills & Abilities
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Must have excellent time management skills
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Must possess well developed interpersonal and communication skills with the ability to communicate effectively and work collaboratively with all levels of staff within the organization.
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Must be highly organized and responsive to immediate needs.
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Must have sufficient knowledge of computer systems (Word, Excel and Outlook) to develop and maintain necessary programs to support quality assurance activities.
Essential Functions/Physical Requirements
Good hearing and visual skills; ability to bend, stoop, sit, stand, reach, and lift up to 25 pounds