REGISTERED NURSE Position Available In Orleans, Louisiana

REGISTERED NURSE

Resources for Human Development – 3.3 New Orleans, LA Job Details Full-time $85,000 a year 1 day ago Qualifications Working with people with developmental disabilities Medication administration RN License Working with people with disabilities Mid-level Driver’s License IDS Human resources Bachelor of Science in Nursing Communication skills Editing Time management Full Job Description The Registered Nurse (RN) position works closely with designated care teams which may include Counselors, Therapists, Case Managers, Direct Support Professionals, Physicians/Psychiatrists and program administrators to plan and implement care, including patient education, care management, triage, medication reconciliation and other duties. Section 3: Major Responsibilities Direct Care Administer medication as prescribed by the physician of record to all consumers within the program(s) to which they are assigned. Obtain accurate vital statistics (height, weight, temperature, blood pressure, pulse, respirations, etc.) for purposes of effective treatment. Assess and respond to new/potential/ ongoing health issues in persons served. Administrative Act as part of a multidisciplinary team designed to provide services from a holistic and Values based perspective. Manage the ordering, delivery, and storage of medications for the people served in accordance with the specific program or service. Complete documentation as required by RHD, funder/licensing/accreditation bodies. Training and Development Provide education to both people served and staff regarding common health concerns. Provide training to staff as required/requested in order to best meet the needs of people served. All other duties as assigned Section 6: Job Qualifications and Competencies Job Qualifications Current license to practice in the state of operation

Education and Experience:

A graduate of a school of professional Nursing (AD, hospital, or BSN); BSN preferred.

Job Competencies Intellectual Disability Service :

Knowledge of community resources and services for persons with intellectual disabilities, mental health disorders, and their families.

Problem Solving :

Ability to recognize when something is wrong, or is likely to go wrong, and take the necessary actions to prevent or mitigate the problem. Demonstrates sound judgment by gathering and analyzing information skillfully and taking appropriate and timely actions regarding questionable findings or concerns. Team work : Committed to both organizational goals and team objectives. Has a good relationship with managers, peers, and supervisees, and is willing to support colleagues.

Leadership :

Facilitates organizational change as it relates to IDS and the use of data; has the ability to understand, relate with, and adapt to different cultural settings; and demonstrates good judgement and maturity.

Inductive Reasoning :

Excellent observation skills and the ability to combine pieces of information to form general rules or conclusions (includes finding a relationship among seemingly unrelated events).

Written Communication :

Ability to communicate effectively in written form including, editing work for spelling and grammar, present numerical data clearly, concisely and accurately.

Oral Communication :

Ability to orally communicate with others, including providing direction and feedback, exchange of information and ideas, explain complex concepts and processes, utilize effective non-verbal skills, ask insightful questions, and persuade others.

Interpersonal Sensitivity :

Demonstrates the ability to listen to and understand feelings of others. Works with others well, in an effective way, and establishes and maintains relationships. : Ensures that tasks/duties/activities, projects and goals are accomplished accurately and in a timely manner.

Quality and Control :

Demonstrates accuracy and thoroughness, monitors own work and that of supervisees to ensure quality, and is detail-oriented when working towards agreed upon goals and objectives.

Adaptability :

Ability to multitask, prioritize, and adapt to changes in the work environment; manages completing demands and ability to deal with frequent change, delays or unexpected events; and ability to work under emergency conditions, when applicable.

Dependability :

Ability to consistently report to work and on time, follow instructions, respond to management direction, and solicit feedback to improve performance.

Stress Tolerance :

Recognize crisis situations and react to such in a calm, mature manner; accept criticism and deal calmly and effectively with high stress situations; and the ability to identify, react to, and report security concerns, as applicable.

Ethical Decision Making :

Ability to make sound judgments professional judgments consistent with the Connection’s Code of Ethics Strong verbal and written communication skills; Strong documentation skills. Excellent judgment, problem solving, organizational, and time management skills. Excellent interpersonal skills and ability to communicate effectively with individuals with disabilities, families, co-workers, staff, supervisors, funding sources, and other social service agency personnel. Physical ability to fulfill job requirements. The ability to supervise and/or assist consumers of the residential program. The ability to work independently with minimal supervision.

NETWORK FUNCTIONS

Maintain and abides by OSHA requirements and guidelines Observes all Fire and Safety Policies and Procedures Observes all Personnel Policies and Procedures Observes all Agency’s Policies and Procedures Observes all HIPAA Policies and Procedures and maintains confidentiality Completes and returns all paperwork distributed by the Human Resource Department Attends all required and scheduled trainings and meetings Always maintain a professional demeanor and exercise good professional judgment in all areas of employment duties Documents time worked accurately

EQUIPMENT/MACHINES

Vehicle Requirements Current driver’s license, vehicle registration and vehicle insurance Vehicle / wheelchair lifts Adaptive Equipment Business use of company equipment to include; telephone, cellular telephone, and home appliances and furnishings

ADHERE TO AND FOLLOW

The By-Laws of the Corporation and as set forth in the Articles of Incorporation.