Registered Nurse Consultant - Northern California - Redwood Family Care Network

Registered Nurse Consultant - Northern California

POSITION : Registered Nurse - Northern California
LOCATION : Santa Rosa, CA
ANNUAL SALARY : $50.00 - $60.00 an hour
HOURS : Consultant

Redwood Family Care Network is an innovative leader in delivering person-centered home and community-based services to individuals with intellectual and developmental disabilities. Our Mission is to provide World Class person-centered services, supports and advocacy for individuals in positive and life-enriching environments.

Redwood Family Care Network takes a ZERO tolerance stance on abuse and neglect. Any allegations will be reported to the proper authorities. We are committed to the Health and Safety of the individuals we support.

Our employees share a passion for making a positive impact in the lives of others. We are looking for individuals who share our Mission, Vision, and Core Values.

Benefits: Full-Time

• Comprehensive benefits options, including medical, dental, vision, life, STD, LTD, hospital indemnity, critical illness, and accident insurance.
• HSA, Health Care FSA and Dependent Care FSA
• EAP (Employee assistance program)
• Employee discount program
• PTO (Paid time off)
• Dayforce Wallet Daily Pay
• Pre-Tax 401(k)
• After-Tax Roth
• Tuition discount through Capella University

Benefits: Part-Time

• Sick Time
• EAP (Employee assistance program)
• Employee discount program
• Dayforce Wallet Daily Pay
• Tuition discount through Capella University

All applicants are subject to a background check. Once a conditional offer is made and a background check has been completed, if Redwood Family Care Network is concerned about a conviction that is directly related to the job, we reserve the right to withdraw the offer of employment.

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 individual. To serve as an advocate and support daily living needs and goals per the Individual Program plan.

JOB FUNCTIONS:

• Capable of in-person support.
• 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

EDUCATION / EXPERIENCE REQUIREMENT:

• Associate or Bachelors Degree
• NCLEX Valid Registered Nurse License
• DSP I and DSP II certificates.
• CPR/FA and CPI certification.

Minimum Experience

• 3 years experience as a Registered Nurse in a residential care facility or similar field.
• 1 year experience supporting adults with developmental disabilities

Work Remotely: No

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