Registered Nurse - Arc of Central Alabama

Job Title: Registered Nurse (RN)
Employment Type: Full-time

About Us: The Arc of Central Alabama is a leading nonprofit organization dedicated to empowering individuals with intellectual and developmental disabilities (IDD). Our mission is to provide comprehensive support and services that help individuals live their most independent and fulfilling lives. We offer a variety of programs including residential support, day programs, employment assistance, early intervention, and behavior management.

Job Description: We are seeking a skilled and compassionate Registered Nurse (RN) to join our team. The RN will perform essential nursing functions, delegate assignments, provide training, and serve as a liaison between healthcare professionals, individuals served, and their families. This role requires excellent clinical skills, strong organizational abilities, and a commitment to providing high-quality care.

Key Responsibilities:

• Skilled Nursing Functions: Perform catheterization, administration of injectable medications, calculation of medication dosages, gastric tube feedings, invasive procedures, sterile procedures, and receipt of verbal or telephone orders from licensed prescribers.
• Delegation: Delegate assignments to Licensed Practical Nurses and Clinical Aide staff. Instruct MAC Workers on proper medication administration techniques.
• Medication Management: Check in medications monthly and as needed, ensuring accuracy regarding physicians’ orders. Make changes on Medication Administration Records (MARs) as needed.
• Follow-Up Care: Review records of individuals served post-hospital or clinic appointments and ensure physician orders are carried out.
• Training: Provide in-service training for staff on precautionary measures for communicable diseases and specific medical treatments as ordered by physicians.
• Assessment: Visit agency homes to assess post-hospital individuals and ensure physician orders are carried out.
• Liaison: Serve as a liaison between healthcare professionals, individuals served, and their family members.
• Documentation: Maintain records of individuals served and complete documentation regarding care provided. Handle monthly Medicaid billing for skilled nursing services.
• Medication Delegation: Delegate and monitor the administration of prescribed medications by unlicensed staff. Serve as on-call nurse in the Nurse Delegation Program on a rotating basis.
• MAR Preparation: Check medications for community individuals and prepare MARs for day/work programs.
• Meetings and Education: Attend in-service education programs, staff meetings, and other required trainings.
• Additional Duties: Perform other duties as assigned.

Qualifications:

• Education: Associate’s degree required; bachelor’s degree preferred.
• Licensure: Must be a Registered Nurse licensed by the Alabama Board of Nursing.
• Experience: At least one year of nursing experience preferred; experience in acute care is a plus.
• Skills: Excellent written and verbal communication skills, strong organizational abilities.
• Requirements: Reliable transportation, valid Alabama driver’s license, and insurability by agency insurance.

Physical Requirements:

• Frequent lifting, standing, walking, pulling, restraining, and walking up and down stairs.
• Ability to perform outdoor physical activities and drive an Arc vehicle.

Benefits:

• Retirement & Matching
• Dental insurance
• Flexible spending account
• Health insurance
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Referral program
• Tuition reimbursement
• Vision insurance

Schedule:

• Day shift
• Weekends as needed
• Overtime pay available

Join Us: If you are a dedicated RN passionate about providing high-quality care to individuals with IDD, we invite you to apply. Join The Arc of Central Alabama and make a meaningful impact in our community!