Registered Nurse (Rn)

Job Description
Pay Rate: $46.98/hr
Full Time, Part Time, and PRN shifts available
Los Angeles County
Since 1852, Elwyn has helped people with autism, intellectual, developmental, and behavioral challenges lead meaningful lives. As an internationally recognized nonprofit human services organization, we have always been on the forefront of innovation.
Please join us to make a difference in the life quality of children, teens and adults with autism, intellectual and developmental disabilities, and related behavioral health challenges - and feel the resulting pride that will enrich your own life.
Providing an excellent benefits package is another way we know that Elwyn is truly a special place to work. We invest in your future while you help care for ours:

• Generous Paid Time Off
• Comprehensive Medical/Dental/Vision Benefit Packages
• Earned Wage Access/On-Demand Pay
• Paid On-the-Job Training
• Tuition Reimbursement
• Career Advancement Opportunities and Growth
• Flexible Schedules
• Retirement Savings Plan

Elwyn is currently seeking a RN House Manager (charge nurse)to work with our team in a residential group home.The RN House Manager will be the lead staff on the PM shift, under the direction of the Program Administrator, for one 962 residential home. Responsible for ensuring that nursing care and directives are carried out in the home as directed by the 962 Program Administrator. Responsible for ensuring that any suspicion of or knowledge of suspected abuse is reported in accordance with the law and program policies. "Mandated Reporter" (SOC 341).
PRIMARY FUNCTION DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Ensures that self and staff adhere to all Elwyn NC Policies and Procedures, standards of care and complies with all regulatory requirements
• Maintains a safe, sanitary and therapeutic environment for all individuals served
• Ensures that the Health Care Plan is implemented
• Provides adequate staff supervision
• Documents and reports all events as required by DDS, Regional Center
• Training of staff on clinical aspects of healthcare
• Ensures the proper level of equipment and supplies are maintained
• Ensures proper documentation is maintained
• Respects at all times the confidentiality of residential records and uses complete discretion when discussing information.
• Maintains communication with Program Administrator, families, hospitals etc.
• Other related duties as assigned

EDUCATION/EXPERIENCE/SKILLS REQUIREMENTS:

• Prefer one year experience in a residential setting for persons with developmental disabilities. Minimum one year recent medical surgical experience required.
• Must hold valid or else complete a DOJ and FBI fingerprint and criminal clearance.
• Must have a current, within one year of hire or within 7 days after hire, a health screening including a TB test.
• Previous supervisory experience preferred including strong interpersonal, communication, leadership skills.
• Computer skills required.
• Active Professional Nurse (RN) Licensure in good standing in the State of California.
• Thirty continuing education credits every two years to maintain licensure or as required to meet the minimum standards or California licensure.
• Bachelor's degree preferred.
• Current Basic Life Support (BLS) certification.
• Valid California driver's license and acceptable driving history

PHYSICAL DEMANDS/ENVIRONMENTAL PROFILE: See Physical Demands Checklist below which represents the general physical demands and environment conditions to which the employee holding this position must meet, in addition to the duties and responsibilities listed above, to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Elwyn will engage otherwise qualified candidates for this position whose disabilities may require reasonable accommodations to enable an individual to perform the essential functions.
Elwyn reserves the right to revise or change job duties and responsibilities as needed. This job description is not meant to be an all-inclusive statement of duties and responsibilities of the job nor does it constitute a written or implied contract.
Elwyn is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation and identity, gender identity, national origin, citizenship status, genetic information, disability status, military or veteran status, marital or family status, political activities or affiliations, or any other characteristic protected by local, state, and federal law.