Looking for a career that makes a difference in the lives of others? The Easterseals Rehabilitation Center is looking for a caring, compassionate Registered Nurse (RN) to join our nursing team.
For almost 75 years, the Easterseals Rehabilitation Center has built a reputation of excellence in providing innovative and creative, top quality programs and services for people with disabilities in the Tri-State area.
Registered Nurses oversee the medical care of adults with developmental disabilities in our group homes. This position also supports other nursing procedures as assigned, such as administration of employee flu shots and presentation of Universal Precautions training to staff.
This position is Exempt, Full Time based on 32-40 hours per week. The schedule is primarily 8am to 5pm, 4 days per week between Monday to Friday. The position does include on-call rotation (primarily phone coverage / consultation).
- Coordinate all medical care for group home residents
- Work closely with MD and other nurses
- Work closely with program & management staff
- Implement doctor’s orders
- Maintain HCP’s
- Complete TB testing/updating immunizations
- Complete quarterly nursing assessments
- Train staff in med administration
- Coordinate medical appointments
- Other duties as assigned
- Corporate Compliance: Abide by compliance policy and meet requirements of compliance training as mandated by departmental requirements.
- State licensure
- Must have reliable transportation. Must maintain a valid driver's license & valid car insurance and provide proof as needed.
- Excellent leadership, communication, & organizational skills
- Must be able to work as part of a team
PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS:
- Ability to assist clients in activities including kneeling, crouching, reaching & bending.
- Ability to lift & transfer, with assistance, individuals who weigh up to 250 pounds.
- Ability to push large adults in wheelchairs.
- Ability to lift 70 pounds occasionally and 40 pounds routinely.
Preferred:
- 2 years nursing experience preferred
- Experience with IDD population a plus
- PayActiv
- Health, Dental, and Vision insurance
- FSA
- 401k with company match
- Company paid life insurance
- Vacation
- Paid holidays
- Short Term and Long Term Disability coverage
- Company provided CPR training