What are the responsibilities and job description for the Residential Nurse position at Cedar Lake, Inc?
Join Our Team as a Residential Nurse at Cedar Lake!
Location: Lagrange, KY
Reports to: Executive Director of Cedar Lake Residences, Ilese Anderson
Who We Are:
At Cedar Lake, we embody unconditional love for people with disabilities. As the largest private provider of residential and community-based services for adults with intellectual and developmental disabilities (IDD) in Kentucky, we are a local non-profit organization founded in 1970 by Louisville-area parents of people with IDD. Our mission is to offer compassionate, capable care that responds to the needs of the mind, body, and spirit of those we serve. We are seeking dedicated individuals who share our commitment to meaningful interactions and mutual respect for people with IDD. Our team of over 450 employees is the cornerstone of all that we do.
Why You’ll Love Working Here:
- Opportunities for Year-End Bonus
- Weekly Pay
- Paid Time Off (PTO) Accrual Starts Day 1, PTO can be used after 60 days
- Health, Dental, Vision, and Life Insurance
- Flexible Spending Accounts for healthcare and dependent care
- 401k retirement savings program
What You’ll Do:
As a Residential Nurse, you will be a vital member of the Resident Services staff and the Interdisciplinary Team. You will have overall responsibility for delivering nursing services to clients in the Residential and Family Home Provider programs. Your role includes:
- Providing training during New Employee Orientation, including Medication Administration Training, CPR/First Aid Training, and individual protocol training.
- Performing TB Tests/assessments for new and current employees.
- Reviewing Medication Administration Records and maintaining narcotic records.
- Attending Plan of Care and other team meetings to represent nursing needs.
- Overseeing medication disposal and maintaining medication disposal records.
- Communicating with medical professionals on behalf of CLR.
- Ensuring MAR, scripts, and medical protocols are up to date.
- Communicating discharge plans to CLR staff and assessing individuals post-hospitalization.
- Documenting services in the individual’s EHR/MAR/TAR.
- Performing periodic assessments of individuals with ongoing health issues.
- Providing consultation to CLR staff for general medical questions and medically emergent issues.
- Conducting periodic reviews of client medical binders.
- Administering basic first aid and/or CPR in emergencies.
- Maintaining compliance with all regulations.
- Establishing and updating HRST for individuals in residential or FHP programs.
- Performing other related work as assigned.
What Sets You Apart:
- Registered Nurse required.
- Graduate of a state-approved nursing program with a current KY license to practice.
- At least one year of experience in a similar environment and/or working with individuals with IDD preferred.
- Experience in the team approach to healthcare and IDT mechanics.
- Valid driver’s license required.
What Your Typical Schedule Looks Like:
Full-time, exempt/salary. This position requires flexibility to work days, evenings, and occasional weekends to meet resident needs.
If this sounds like the opportunity you’ve been looking for, apply on this posting or visit www.cedarlake.org/career.
We are an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability, status, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity, or any other characteristic protected by law.
