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Registered Nurse(RN) Consultant -Ventura County
Job Title:Registered Nurse(RN) Consultant
Hourly Rate: $50.00-65.00/hr.
Shifts Needed: Part-Time
Work Locations:Ventura County
COME JOIN OUR TEAM! Do you have a passion for providing quality support to individuals with special needs? Do you thrive on helping others build/reach their goals in a positive, life-enriching environment? Then we'd love for you to apply!
- Medical, Vision and Dental Insurance offered
- 401(K)
- Paid Time Off
- Company Perks and Discounts
- NEW ON-DEMAND PAY!
People's Care is hiring compassionate amazing providers to support and care for adults with intellectual and developmental disabilities.
Here's What You'll Do
Job Summary:
The Registered Nurse ensures the residents’ and participants’ health needs are met by supervising or directly administering medications, performing injections and g-tube insertions. This position is responsible to monitor and observe any changes to behaviors and conditions in order to maintain the well-being of the individuals. You will serve as an advocate and support daily living needs and goals per the Individual Program Plan.
Job Responsibilities:
- Administer medications to individuals and follow the five rights for verification purposes
- Attend residents’ doctor appointments and address any concerns and changes with the attending physician
- Audit all medications during a new medication cycle and check the eight rights for verification
- Observe/perform g-tube insertions for feeding to individuals, as necessary
- Observe/perform intramuscular injections when necessary
- Evaluate residents’ and participants’ level of consciousness, neurological factors, and whether they are responsive and oriented post seizure and/or any traumatic episodes
- Complete and update client notes system on a daily basis. Observe and report any unusual behaviors and injuries so both Behavior Consultant and Administrator are fully informed
- Development of Restricted Health Care Plans, liaison with Doctors, and training staff on RHP's and monitor and ensure RHP's are followed
- Attend all transition meetings, IPP's, Quarterly meetings and Clinical staffing meetings
- Represent PC at all Regional Center / Client meetings
- Perform basic physical review such as checking for vital signs, (understanding normal and abnormal measures) and head to toe assessments
- Participate in community outing events with the individuals such as hiking, going to the beach, and other leisure activities
- Provide training to LVN, LPT, DSP and other staff
- Performs other related duties and assignments as required
Requirements:
The Registered Nurse position will typically work in an home setting environment with occasional work outside and in small enclosed spaces. Occasional lifting of 50 lbs. Occasional bending, twisting, stooping, squatting, pushing, pulling, standing, crawling, reaching, walking, driving, traveling, kneeling and crouching.
Other Requirements:
This position will require the following:
- A valid California ID or Driver’s License
- Candidate must successfully pass all pre-employment requirements, including but not limited to background check, physical etc.
- If required to drive, candidate must possess proof of valid insurance and registration.
- Must be at least 21 years of age to drive for People's Care.
Education and Experience:
- Must have Associate or Bachelors Education.
- NCLEX Valid Registered Nurse License
- DSP I and DSP II certificates(preferred but not required)
- CPR/FA and CPI certification.
- Must have at least 3 (three) years experience as a Registered Nurse in a residential care facility or similar field.
- Must have at least one year experience supporting adults with developmental disabilities.
Apply at: www.redwoodfcn.com/careers
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