Registered Nurse

Mentor Community Services , a part of the Sevita family, provides community-based services for individuals with intellectual and developmental disabilities. Here we believe every person has the right to live well, and everyone deserves to have a fulfilling career. You’ll join a mission-driven team and create relationships that motivate us all every day. Join us today, and experience a career well lived.

Registered Nurse/Nursing Administrator

80% Travel-within state/Hybrid

Salary 70K 
Do you want a job where you can utilize your nursing background, have fun, and make a difference in people’s lives? As Nursing Administrator, you will provide nursing services, training, oversight, and support to address the medical or psychiatric needs of individuals with developmental disabilities, substance abuse issues, and/or emotional or behavioral challenges.

Oversee the medical assessment of individuals referred to the program and collaborate with the Program Director or Area Director or others as needed to determine appropriateness for placement in the community  Participate in the development and implementation of service plans and supervise, sometimes in conjunction with the physicians, the medical components of the plan; review documents and revise all nursing/nursing related care plans on a regular basis  Ensure that current and complete medical records and reports are in accordance with regulatory and corporate standards, including medication administration records and physicians’ orders  Develop training flow charts specific to individuals receiving services, as needed; provide and document medical skills training to individuals served, mentors, respite providers, staff, and where appropriate, the individual’s biological family  Supervise and manage LPNs as assigned, including performance evaluations, scheduling, orientation, training, and ongoing support; resolve employee relations issues as needed; make decisions related to employment  Present medical skills components at pre-service orientation as assigned; conduct CPR/First Aid training as needed  May participate as an Individual Health Plan (IHP) or Plan of Care (POC) team member, evaluate the medical needs of each individual for initial IHP/POC, ensure IHP/POC goals and objectives are medically indicated, and generate ongoing health care protocols for the specific medical conditions outlined in the IHP/POC  Oversee the management of high-risk medical conditions and private duty nursing services, in conjunction with operations staff, as needed  Oversee, in conjunction with the PD and PC, contact with primary care physicians and specialists, and, when indicated, attend doctor visits with mentor and/or individual receiving services  Promote health and wellness for individuals and ensure nursing actions and steps are implemented for prevention of falls, injuries, and recurrence of health problem(s)  Administer medications according to established guidelines; provide documentation for all medications given and review medication administration records for compliance  Actively participate in IDT meetings, Human Rights Committee, Health and Safety Committee, and Administration meetings as necessary  Consult and provide technical assistance to staff and mentors regarding home care issues associated with obtaining and operating durable medical equipment  Coordinate, organize and/or assist as necessary with household activities such as light housekeeping, meal preparation, and transport for individuals to planned and/or necessary activities and appointments  Participate in on-call system as needed 

Qualifications:

Graduate of an accredited RN program with current state RN license One year of experience working with medically complex individuals Current driver's license, car registration, and auto insurance if providing transportation to individuals receiving services Current CPR/First Aid certification Good communication skills with ability to build rapport with others Self-motivated and detail-oriented with ability to multi-task Strong organizational skills with ability to prioritize tasks/workload

Why Join Us?

Full compensation/benefits package for employees working 30+ hours/week 401(k) with company match Paid time off and holiday pay Complex work adding value to the organization’s mission alongside a great team of coworkers Enjoy job security with nationwide career development and advancement opportunities

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