Registered Nurse at North End Ranch Developmental Services

Community Care Network is looking for a Registered Nurse at North End Ranch Developmental Services to join our team!

Community Care Network is comprised of Rutland Mental Health Services and Rutland Community Programs. Our mission is to enhance the well-being of our communities, individuals and families through responsive, innovative and collaborative human service

About the Role:

The Registered Nurse (RN) at North End Ranch Developmental Services (DS) provides coordination of nursing services and medical oversight in the residential program, consistent with their professional licensure. The RN at North End Ranch DS is consistently responsible for training direct care staff and ensuring compliance with all medical interventions and regulatory requirements within the facility. This is a full-time position at 30 hours per week.

North End Ranch is a long-term Level 3 group home serving individuals with developmental disabilities.

This position offers a unique opportunity to work with a diverse population of individuals and to collaborate closely with direct care staff, across the residential setting. The RN at North End Ranch DS works in close partnership with the prescribing team, including the Medical Director, as well as the North End Ranch Manager to ensure high-quality, coordinated care.

Responsibilities:

• Complete nursing assessments and reassessments in accordance with facility regulations, including upon admission, at required intervals, and at discharge.
• Complete medication delegation training, as applicable.
• Provide ongoing nursing oversight to residents to ensure health and psychosocial needs are met in accordance with physician or other health care provider diagnoses and orders. This includes observation, assessment, goal setting, staff education, and the development, implementation, and evaluation of individualized written treatment plans, including the use of mechanical restraints when clinically indicated to maintain client well-being.
• Assist with the admission process for individuals entering the residential program, including but not limited to the entry of information into the Electronic Medication Administration Record (eMAR).
• Provide training, monitoring, and oversight for the delegation of nursing tasks to residential staff, supervisor, and manager (RN-licensed nurses only).
• Provide oversight of client medication management, including self-administered medications and delegated medication administration. Responsibilities include procuring and storing medications, assessing medication effects, ensuring accurate documentation, and collaborating with clients' personal health care providers (RN-licensed nurses only).
• Establish and maintain routine communication processes with designated residential staff regarding clients' medical conditions, medication effects, and medication changes.
• Educate, train, and document designated residential staff in proper medication administration techniques, including PRN medication management, and provide education regarding client conditions, prescribed medications, potential side effects, and responses to medical concerns.
• Monitor and evaluate designated staff performance in carrying out nursing instructions and delegated tasks.
• Provide coverage and administer injectable medications during medication or shot clinics as needed and within scope of practice (RN-licensed nurses only).
• Assist staff in coordinating ongoing or new medical and supportive services, including primary care, physical, occupational, or speech therapy, laboratory services, dental, neurological, orthopedic, and pharmacy services as needed.
• Coordinate preventative and ongoing medical and mental health treatment in collaboration with the Medical Director and other qualified professionals.
• Serve as the primary liaison between physicians, hospitals, pharmacies, and other health care providers to ensure coordinated and appropriate health care services.
• Ensure best practices are followed in the delivery of health care services in the residential program.
• Monitor infection control practices and provide or ensure training of residential staff on universal precautions and infection prevention as required.
• Accompany clients to outside medical appointments or community activities as requested or as staffing allows.
• Provide health education groups to residential and behavioral health clients.
• Maintain current and competent knowledge of medical pharmacology, including potential adverse reactions and drug interactions.
• Regularly attend required in-service trainings, staff meetings, and committee meetings.
• Collaborate with facility leadership to support program planning related to the delivery of nursing services.
• Complete all required documentation, recordkeeping, and data collection in accordance with program requirements, state regulations, and licensing standards.
• Enter, assist with, and/or audit medical and medication information within agency-designated EHR and eMAR systems as required.
• Participate in the collection and analysis of outcome data related to North End Ranch client care to support continuous quality improvement initiatives.

Qualifications:

• Bachelor's degree preferred, associates degree required from an accredited school of nursing.
• Valid Vermont State Nursing License.
• Registered Nurse
• Two or more years of demonstrated proficiency in nursing.
• Must have a valid driver's license, reliable transportation with personal automobile liability insurance coverage at or above the levels mandated by the State of Vermont.
• *Successful completion of a criminal history background check after hire.
• Up-to-date certification in CPR and First Aid for Health Care Professionals.
• Possess knowledge of psychiatric clinical issues.
• Possess working knowledge of medications, their desired and untoward effects, and drug interactions.
• Possess knowledge of infection control practices.
• Ability to provide education and training to clients, staff and other individuals as needed.
• Must be able to enter data into an Electronic Medical Records (EMR) system using a computer and other software programs as needed.
• Ability to work independently and to work with others in a positive, respectful manner.
• Demonstrated effective written and verbal communication skills.

Benefits:

• Competitive Salary Range- $56,250.00-$60,00.00 (compensation is typically dependent upon experience)

• 30 Hour work week

• Comprehensive Benefit Package

• 401(k)

• 401(k) matching

• Dental insurance

• Employee assistance program

• Flexible schedule

• Flexible spending account

• Health insurance

• Health savings account

• Life insurance

• Paid time off

• Professional development assistance

• Retirement plan

• Tuition reimbursement

• Vision insurance

• Career Training and Development

• Tuition Discounts

Our work is guided by our Core Values of Trust, Accountability, Respect, Cultural Competence, Person-Centered Care, and Continuous Learning and Growth.

CCN is an Equal Opportunity Employer.