What are the responsibilities and job description for the RN Community-Based IDD Per Diem position at West Bay RI?
Join our fabulous residential team working in a caring, committed and respectful, work culture and environment!
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**Proof of COVID-19 Vaccination Required**
General Description
Support people with Intellectual and Developmental Disabilities (IDD) in their homes to achieve maximum independence. Provide reliable, compassionate and consistent care while creating quality-based relationships in a supportive environment.
Essential Functions
Monitor, assess and advise the team on health needs, while promoting health and wellness through nursing processes. Create a positive, responsible and open communication style with everyone supported including all employees, family members and other health care providers. Outline all monthly appointments; provide documentation and information needed to successfully complete the appointment.Attend appointments, as needed. When needed, clarifies hospital discharge, interagencies, medication orders, and/or plans of care. Maintains records including: monthly nursing reports, plans of care, monthly medication charts and book, incident reports, medical history, hospital intake/discharge, immunization history, nursing review.
Participate in hospital discharge or intake process. Provide instructions and education to those supported and staff members as it relates to medical diagnoses and healthcare needs (i.e. Allergies, medications, diet, chronic and acute plans of care, etc.) Coordinate care with clinics, physicians and hospitals. Provide training to team members including: competencies, medical background, treatments and wellness plans. Reviews medicine closet periodically for supplies. Promotes resident empowerment and self-care activities including self-medication. Provide guidance and support to staff designated to order and stock medications. Provide coverage for vacancies and peers during vacations. Assumes responsibility for ongoing professional development by participating in community-based educational trainings. All other duties as assigned by supervisor(s).
Certification, Licenses, Registrations
- Graduate from an accredited school of nursing with a Bachelor's of Science in Nursing.
- Experience preferred providing care for chronic, acute and mental health needs.
- Must possess a valid Rhode Island Nursing license.
Pay Rate
- RN Per Diem - $41.00/Hourly
- Work Location: Johnston
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Salary : $38 - $41
