Hybrid Part-Time Registered Nurse (RN) bei Sunnyhill Inc.

Description

The PT RN will work 24 hours/week. Wage is $38,750 - $54,250 annually. 

Sunnyhill, Inc. reserves the right to revise this job description as needed to comply with actual job requirements.

Essential Duties & Responsibilities

This list of essential functions is not intended to be limiting. Sunnyhill, Inc. reserves the right to revise this job description as needed to comply with actual job requirements. The essential duties reflect the general duties considered necessary to describe the principal functions of the job and shall not be considered as a detailed description of all work requirements that may be inherent in the job.

• Monitor the health and safety of the people we support.
• Complete face-to-face visits with the people we support as required to ensure health and identify concerns.
• Review and determine that care is being provided according to the Doctor’s orders and record accuracy.
• Conduct thorough health assessments to establish a well-coordinated healthcare plan to coincide with the person-centered      plans.
• Ensure physician’s orders are present, current, and inclusive for all required information per policies and guidelines. 
• Review medical records, including but not limited to, physician’s orders, Electronic Medication Administration Record’s      (EMAR), and visit reports, on at a minimum monthly basis.
• Review and ensure accuracy EMAR’s as dictated by physician’s orders.
• Review employee entries in the EMAR system for accuracy. 
• Communicate, train and follow up with concerns and discrepancies. 
• Act as the medical expert to advocate for the people we support.
• Take immediate action to address urgent health concerns, conduct assessments when issues arise, implement appropriate      interventions, and communication to the internal team and medical providers. 
• Review medical records on an ongoing basis.
• Ensure medical equipment and supplies are available for use in homes.
• Conduct ongoing training, including but not limited to, personal care training, specialized diet and other nursing delegated      training. 
• Provide consultation on discharge or admission to the hospital or other facilities.
• Serve as liaison between hospital and staff regarding resident’s progress.
• Responsible for maintaining and following all appropriate standards set forth by funders.
• Attend and participate in monthly meetings as determined by the Director of Nursing.

Requirements

Education & Experience

•  Licensed Registered Nurse in the State of Missouri. Must maintain Registered Nursing license through continuing education required by the State of Missouri.
• Knowledge of various types of disabilities.
• Knowledge of Standards of Care required by funding sources and accrediting bodies.
• Three years of current nursing experience in both home care and hospital environment. 
• Community health experience preferred.
• Experience in the field of developmental disabilities preferred.

Required Skills/Abilities & Qualifications

• Ability to read, analyze and interpret common scientific and technical journals, and legal documents.:
• Ability to calculate figures and amounts such as discounts, proportions, percentages, and volume.
• Ability to apply concepts of basic algebra and geometry.
• Excellent verbal and written communication.
• Ability to prioritize tasks and function well in a high-paced (at times stressful) environment.
• Valid driver’s license and auto insurance (use of personal vehicle required at times).
• Acceptable background checks.

Physical Requirements

• Able to stand, walk, and sit four (4) hours at a time.
• Repetitive bending and reaching up to two (2) hours a day.
• Ability to lift and carry at least 50 pounds, including having the ability to transfer clients when needed.
• Ability to access all sites.
• Ability to carry out the personal care requirements of the people we support.

Sunnyhill is committed to the principles of equal employment. We are committed to complying with all federal, state, and local laws providing equal employment opportunities, and all other employment laws and regulations. It is our intent to maintain a work environment that is free of harassment, discrimination, and retaliation because of age, race, color, national origin, ancestry, religion, sex, sexual orientation (including transgender status, gender identity or expression), sexual stereotyping, pregnancy (including childbirth, lactation, and related medical conditions), marital status, physical or mental disability, genetic information (including testing and characteristics), association with anyone who is a member of a protected class, AIDS/HIV status, veteran status, uniformed servicemember status, or any other status protected by federal, state, or local laws. The Agency is dedicated to the fulfillment of this policy in regard to all aspects of employment, including but not limited to recruiting, hiring, placement, transfer, training, promotion, rates of pay, and other compensation, termination, and all other terms, conditions, and privileges of employment.