About the Role
The Staff RN will oversee the medical care of adults with disabilities, including developmental and mental health conditions. This role involves patient and family education, record maintenance, medication administration, and collaboration with physicians and pharmacies. The RN will also participate in meetings, conduct comprehensive nursing assessments, train direct care staff, and manage TB testing. Occasional driving may be required.
Responsibilities
- Instructing patients and families regarding medications and treatment instructions.
- Maintaining and reviewing patients’ records including posting tests and examination results.
- Administering medications in accordance with physician orders.
- Following up on doctor's orders and with pharmacies.
- Participating in annual meetings and performing quarterly and yearly comprehensive nursing assessments.
- Training the Direct Care staff.
- Placing and reading TB tests.
- Daily assessments as needed.
Requirements
- Graduation from an accredited school of registered nursing is required.
- 1-3 years experience as a registered nurse is preferred.
- Previous experience working with people with disabilities is a plus.
- Must be licensed as a Registered Nurse in accordance with state regulations.
- Ability to see, hear, speak, and write clearly.
- Ability to occasionally reach with hands and arms, stoop, kneel, crouch, crawl.
- Ability to frequently sit, stand, and walk for long periods.
- Ability to climb stairs, walk up inclines, and on uneven terrain.
- Ability to frequently lift, bend down, and/or move up to 50 pounds.
Work Type
- Full-time
Experience Level
- 1-3 years experience as a registered nurse is preferred.
Education Level
- Graduation from an accredited school of registered nursing is required.
About the Company
- Mary Lee Foundation is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization dedicated to providing diverse services and housing to adults with various types of disabilities.
- Founded in 1963 by Charlene Crump, Mary Lee Foundation inspires and involves persons with disabilities through programs, advocacy, and education.
- Today, the Mary Lee Foundation is as strong as ever, continually adding or expanding new programs and services, and expanding our reach to the disabled across our nation.
- We are a community of people from all walks of life with the passion to help the less fortunate and to provide care and compassion to all we serve.
