Registered Nurse (RN) Full Time, Monday-Friday

Company: DDN Consulting Services LLC
Location: Hamden
Posted on: June 20, 2022

Job Description:

Registered Nurse (RN) Full Time, Monday-Friday Location: Hamden, ConnecticutEmployment Type: Full-TimeMinimum Experience: Mid-levelCompensation: Base Salary Plus BonusRegistered Nurse (RN) Greater New Haven Area Description: The Registered Nurse (RN) in this position will motivate others to provide stellar care while being aware of and responsive to their needs and concerns. AT DDN, each day is different from the next, and our Nurses thrive in a fast-paced environment. If you have a "how can I help you?" attitude and a desire to support your team and be supported, apply to be a DDN Nurse today! Schedule: At DDN, we believe in a work-life balance! Our nurses typically work 40 hours per week Monday- Friday, until 5:00 pm , leaving you available to enjoy your nights and weekends! ( The Registered Nurse must be available to travel to assigned group homes throughout the week. Group homes are located throughout the state of CT but for this position we have multiple openings in the Greater New Haven Area, (North Haven, East Haven, Hamden, Meriden, Cromwell) Benefits: Work-Life Balance: You are not on-call during nights, weekends, or holidays. Generously funded health benefits Life/Dental/Vision/Disability Insurance Mileage Reimbursement Annual Performance Bonus Internal opportunities for advancement Paid CT DDNA membership PTO and Paid Holidays Off SIMPLE IRA match( After one year of Service) Registered Nurse ( RN) Responsibilities: Plan and manage care for individuals with developmental and intellectual disabilities Provide in-person medical case management to a set caseload of individuals living in community-based settings Establish and maintain close relationships with the individuals in your care Collaborate with support staff and medical team to ensure each individual has proper medical care Provide ongoing training, education, and support to a team of support staff Participate in regular team meetings to collaborate and share information and experiences Use your nursing judgment to provide valuable insight & nursing guidance to support staff. Develop plans to ensure that the medical and health care needs of the individuals are met Generate written initial, quarterly, and annual nursing reviews for each individual. Attend all annual Individual Progress (IP) conferences and other meetings as required. Provide regular monitoring of each individual's medical and dental records to ensure that appointments and follow up have occurred as ordered by the healthcare providers. Complete a monthly review of all orders for each individual. Ongoing review and documentation of medical or medication incidents to ensure that the individuals have received medical care as needed and that the reporting procedure for such incidents was followed by program staff. Provide oversight, training, and documentation to ensure that program staff are implementing and adhering to DDNCS Medication, Nursing Delegation and Medical/Nursing guidelines and policies. Registered Nurse (RN) Medication Administration Responsibilities Review the kardexes and physician/dentist order for each individual regularly. Review documentation to ensure that certified staff follows DDNCS recommended procedures and DDS regulations for reporting errors in medication administration. Prepare quarterly medication administration reports based on the monthly reviews of the medication record. Complete DDS Quarterly Medication Audit and submit copies to DDS, DDNCS office, and the agency. Registered Nurse (RN) Documentation Responsibilities Review individual records to ensure that program staff are correctly and adequately documenting the medical treatment of individuals. Ensure that documentation of seizures is maintained in a format that will allow for at least three years of information as required by DDS regulations. Registered Nurse (RN) Training Responsibilities Provide LPN oversight as required by DDS regulations. Provide New Employee Training at the assigned agencies/programs. Supervise the initial worksite administration of medications by certified staff and document the supervision/observation required by DDS regulations. Conduct onsite training and retraining for staff as needed as required by DDS Regulations. Conduct additional relevant training as assigned by DDNCS. Requirements Registered Nurses must be available to travel to assigned group homes throughout the week. Group homes are located in the greater New Haven Area. Active RN license in the state of Connecticut Valid driver's license and reliable transportation for daily commute to residential facilities. Experience working with individuals with developmental disabilities 2-3 years of experience in nursing preferred Covid Vaccination ( As Directed by state Guidelines) Company Information: DDN Consulting Services Founded by Nurses who spent decades serving people with developmental and intellectual disabilities, DDN has provided outstanding nursing case management in community settings for over 15 years. Passionate advocates in Developmental Disabilities Nursing, our team is composed of more Certified Developmental Disabilities nurses than any provider in New England. Our team of Registered Nurses (RN'S) are active members of The Connecticut and National Developmental Disabilities Nurses Association. With Group home locations throughout the state, DDN offers exciting career development and growth opportunities. #BambooHR PM22PI181781220

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