Registered Nurse (RN) - Med Surg
Res-Care, Inc
Austin, TX

Registered Nurse

Our Company ResCare Community Living Overview Join a team of passionate and caring clinicians who make a difference in people's lives. Our nursing group focuses on compassion and meeting the needs of our clients in a variety of settings. If your passion is outstanding patient care coupled with a desire to help others live their best life, then come work for us. Apply today! Responsibilities Summary Assess health problems and needs of person(s) served, develop and implement nursing care plans, and maintain medical records. Administer nursing care. Advise person(s) served and staff on health maintenance and disease prevention. Provide case management. Core Requirements * Deliver quality results through operational excellence, meeting daily/weekly/monthly/quarterly and annual requirements per individual served * Build and retain a strong, dedicated team * Drive and deliver profitable growth Essential Job Responsibilities * Review daily appointment needs: packets completed and available to staff * Review daily nursing calendar, schedule, attend if possible. Ensure coverage * Monitor staff, as needed (i.e. , medication administration, meals {modified texture, therapeutic}, ADLs, implementation of plan(s) and interactions between staff and clients * Review incident reports - provide assessment and follow up * Review findings and recommendations from appointments. Implement changes of orders. Complete notes of services provided. Review LPN notes * Approve orders for prescribed medications/treatments(QuickMar) * Monitor health status/vitals/seizure disorders * Address acute/on-going health issues including ""Change of Condition"" documentation * Attend IPP's as scheduled * Review MAR's for completeness and accuracy * Provide on-call service. Manage resources * Perform PRN Assessments: falls risk, skin integrity, choking * Review IPP schedule, submit assessments 2 weeks prior to IPP * Review follow-up appointments on calendar * File health care documents * Review medication storage- cleanliness, organization, no out-of-date drugs * Review narcotics count sheets * Order medications that only have 7 days remaining * Bi-weekly orientation training as scheduled * Complete Monthly nursing summary. Do Monthly reconciliation * Review Med exchange at assigned locations * Develop a Medication Support plan. Update as needed Qualifications * Degree from an accredited school of nursing OR License as a Registered Nurse, current and in good standing * Valid driver's license from state of residence * Must be at least 18 years of age and have one year of nursing experience, Supervisory experience preferred * Minimal travel may be required to assigned operations/locations About our Line of Business ResCare Community Living has four decades of experience in the disability services field, providing support to individuals who need assistance with daily living due to an intellectual, developmental or cognitive disability. Our community living services are provided in 27 states with several thousand programs and a comprehensive range of high-quality services, including: Community Living, Adult Host Homes for adults regardless of disability, Behavioral/Mental Health Support, In-home Pharmacy Solutions, Telecare and Remote Support, Supported Employment and Training Programs, and Day programs. For more information, please visit www.rescarecommunityliving.com. Follow us on Facebook and LinkedIn. Salary Range USD $80,000.00 - $83,000.00 / Year