A Residential Group Home in California is currently seeking a licensed Registered Nurse (RN) to join team at one of their residential group homes in Lodi.
About the Opportunity:
- Start Date: ASAP
- Assignment Length: Ongoing
- Schedule: Monday - Wednesday
- Hours: 12p-4:30p
- Setting: Group Home
- Patient Population: Adult Males
- Patient Volume: 4
Responsibilities:
The Residential RN will:
- Working in collaboration with direct support staff and program leadership to obtain information or updates on persons supported and reporting on-site for observations and assessments or to conduct trainings, as needed
- Collecting data to support assessments of persons supported including taking vital signs, social history, chief complaint(s) and current concern
- Alerting appropriate community physician to any complaints received by persons supported, especially those that are or may be life threatening, or otherwise notable
- Documenting all calls, correspondence and encounters with people supported in accordance with established guidelines and within appropriate timelines in electronic systems or on paper, as required by regulations
- Assessing the condition and learning needs of persons supported as it relates to their healthcare
- Providing education regarding treatments, special diets, and medications
- Following-up diagnostic tests and healthy lifestyle information
- Performing other duties, as needed
Qualifications:
- Graduate of an accredited School of Nursing
- Current CA Registered Nurse (RN) license
- BLS certification
Desired Skills:
- Experience with individuals with I/DD, Mental Health or related needs and/or individuals in crisis
- Familiarity with California's Lanterman Act and Title 17 and 22 regulations