REGISTERED NURSE

Registered Nurse

Full Time

Hamden, CT area

Resources for Human Development and RHD CT are part of Apis Services, Inc. RHD provides supportive services to adults with intellectual and/or developmental disabilities or autism.

The role of the Registered Nurse is to provide person-centered nursing care, through the promotion of health and welling being. The Registered nurse participates as team member within the interdisciplinary team (IDT), in the plan of care for consumers served by the agency. The RN is required to practice in accordance with the code of professional conduct as set out by the Connecticut Board of Examiners of Nursing (BOEN), and within the polices, guidelines, established by the Department of Developmental Service.

The Registered Nurse provides health and clinical oversight to individuals with intellectual Disability and comorbid conditions. The RN performs assessments of individuals in their care to actual or potential health problems, participates in the development and implementation of the plan of care, and reviews and evaluates the effectiveness of the plan on a continuing basis. The RN provides clinical oversight / direction and delegates responsibility for performance of certain nursing task/responsibilities to trained non-licensed staff according to the standards identified by the Connecticut Nursing Board and the Department of Developmental Service regulation. The RN implements the plan of care as ordered / executed by the direction of the licensed physician, dentist, Physician Assistance, or APRN.

Be part of a values-based organization and make a difference! This is a full time job with a great array of benefits to choose from, and the hourly rate is $49.47.

DIRECT DUTIES:

 Perform RN job duties in accordance with RHD policy.

 The RN is responsible for the health care oversight of individuals residing in his/her current program assignment.

 The RN shall help develop a plan of care in collaboration with assigned individuals and key interdisciplinary team members who support the individual in the assigned programs.

 The RN participates as a team member in the multidisciplinary team to achieve a plan of care that is optimal for the consumer, which may include individual specific health recommendations.

 The RN participates in scheduling medical appointments, participates in transition, and/or discharge plan of care.

 The RN monitors the overall healthcare, promotes health and wellness, as well as prevention of illness. This may include but is not limited to:

 Nursing assessment, planning and implementation of individual plan of care.

 Individual specific education in the plan of care including medical orders and /or medical recommendations, areas of personal hygiene, key health areas, diet, family life and sex education, as needed.

 Acts as a liaison to community medical providers to provide programmatic staff with education and support relating to the medical needs of the individual.

 The RN may be required to attend medical appointments.

 Develop nursing reports, which may include nurse recommendations in plan of care.

 The RN provides health care oversight, which may include the monitoring of medical appointments, orders, and recommendations.

 Ensure that relevant documentation of medical visits / follow-ups has been completed.

 RN provides timely nursing documentation as per CT DDS regulation.

 RN is responsible for direct oversight for the medication administration program for assigned programs.

 Direct oversight includes Medication Administration as defined by CT Medication administration policy.

 The RN should ensure the implementation of all nursing and medically related policies and guidelines are in place, which may include the implementation of task specific nurse delegation and procedures, to ensure that tasks are delegated safely.

 The RN may participate in the development and revision of agency policies.

 The RN participates in staff training annually and as determined by program needs. Staff training may include but is not limited to:

 Individual Specific Nurse Delegation, Vital signs, Signs and Symptoms of Illness, Protocol and procedure, Infection Control and Individual Specific Medical Information.

 RN may be required to function as a medical resource for assigned programs.

 The RN acts as a direct liaison between medical providers, interdisciplinary team members and the programmatic staff.

 The RN may be required to provide direct medical crisis support and /or support via phone, during regular business hours (8am to 5pm on Monday to Friday) and as assigned.

 Ensure proper and effective utilization of emergency services when necessary.

 The RN may provide dietary oversight as per Connecticut DDS safe eating and drinking guidelines to ensure proper food and fluid intake.

OTHER RESPONSIBILITIES:

 Professional nursing practice.

 Regulation set forth by the Department of Developmental Service, which bears direct oversight for homes that are licensed and funded by DDS.

 Develop a work schedule, which allows for adequate oversight and supervision of assigned programs.

 Comply with RHD policies and procedures.

 Perform job functions in a timely and professional manner

 Maintain consumer confidentiality at all times.

JOB QUALIFICATIONS

Education and Experience:

 Graduated from an accredited nursing program

 Maintains a valid current Connecticut Registered Nurse License.

Job Competencies

 Effective Communication: Ability to clearly and respectfully communicate with residents, families, staff, and external agencies. Demonstrates active listening and ensures transparency in all interactions.

 Ethical Practice: Upholds confidentiality, integrity, and ethical standards in all interactions and decisions, ensuring the rights and dignity of residents are prioritized.

Apis Services, Inc. (a wholly owned subsidiary of Inperium, Inc.) provides a progressive platform for delivering Shared Services to Inperium and its Constellation of affiliate companies. Allowing these entities to advance their mission and vision. By exploring geographical program expansion and focusing on quality outcome measures to create cost savings that result in reinvestment into the organizations stakeholders through capacity creation and employee compensation betterment.

Apis Services, Inc. and affiliate’s provide equal employment opportunities for all employees and applicants for employment in compliance with all federal and all applicable state and local laws and regulations, including nondiscrimination in hiring and employment. All employment decisions are made without regard to race, color, religion, gender, national origin, ancestry, age, sexual orientation, gender identity and expression, disability, genetic information, marital status, pregnancy/childbirth, veteran status or any other basis protected by law. This policy of non-discrimination and equal employment opportunities extends to every phase and aspect of hiring and employment.