Registered Nurse (RN)

We are very excited to be recruiting for an opportunity to join our team of professionals as a Registered Nurse (RN). Along with the support of the Health Services Supervisor and a team of managers, this position supports and provides 24 hour consultation to people living with various mental and physical disabilities in a group home setting and the employees who work at the sites. By utilizing your skills as a RN in this type of setting, you will be rewarded with a sense of pride knowing you are supporting our quality of care as indicated below:

Every individual receiving services,regardless of age, complexity of condition, service type, or setting in which the services are provided, can expect:

Person-Centered Orientation in Planning and Service Delivery– Services that reflect the individual’s preferences, goals and unique needs and that maximize opportunities for success

Integration of Health Care Services – Comprehensive mental and physical health and dental care necessary to maintain optimal health

Coordination of Services – Assistance in coordinating services and establishing collaborations to optimize the ability to prosper in the community

Personal Safety – Safety and security in home and community

Individual Rights and Dignity of Risk – Support to exercise rights, make informed choices, and to accept personal responsibility

Community Inclusion and Socialization – Support in developing and maintaining family connections and friendships, and assistance in accessing community resources and participating in civic affairs

Vocational/Educational Supports – Meaningful work, productive activity or appropriate educational opportunities

Advocacy – Training and support for advocacy in the community and the service-providing system

Every person needs the support of others, but we look for very special people to support individuals with disabilities; children and adults with emotional, behavioral or medical complexities; and children and adults with brain injury. As a Registered Nurse (RN) with REM Central Lakes, you’ll be one of those special people.

For REM Central Lakes, a partner of The MENTOR Network, the RN is critical to our success and exemplifies the wonderful mission driven work we do here every day.

To that end, the RN role is a fantastic role to continue your career path in Social and Human Services with a myriad of career options to move up and across the organization.

REM Central Lakes is seeking a RN to provide nursing services, training (to include an occasional evening class and on-site consultation) and support to address the medical psychiatric needs of individuals with developmental disabilities, substance abuse issues, mental health disorders and/or emotional or behavioral challenges.

REM Central Lakes offers a comprehensive benefits package:

Medical, Dental, Vision, 401K, PTO, Health Savings Account (HSA), plus Auto/Disability/Life Insurance and Employee Discount Programs

We also support non-traditional benefits including:

§Opportunities for advancement and relocation with one of the largest national networks of human service providers

§Scheduled hours , but must remain flexible to meet the needs of the people we provide services to

§Ongoing training, structure and support

§Friendly work environment with an emphasis on teamwork

§Ability to enrich lives and maintain health services in a group home setting while consulting with various medical professionals

Requirements:

• 18 years of age or older is required

• Valid driver’s license and driving record that meets insurability requirements as defined by the Company’s insurance carrier (the use of your own vehicle may be required with mileage reimbursement)

• Proof of successful graduation from an accredited Registered Nursing (RN) program
• Current and Valid RN License

• Eligible as determined by the Bureau of Criminal Apprehension and the Department of Human Services.

• One year of work related experience consulting to or providing services to people with disabilities is preferred/or, the ability and compassion to learn
• Experience working with medically complex individuals and those who require physical assistance or the use of equipment
• Other education and experience plus license as required by state

• Demonstrated ability in areas of leadership, personnel, employee training, and public relations; skilled in written and oral communications

• Knowledge and understanding of health assessment writing/monitoring techniques, and regulations

• Other education and experience as required by state and local lisensure, such as CPR/FA, BBP, etc.

Founded in 1980, The MENTOR Network is a national network of local human services providers offering an array of quality, community-based services in more than 30 states to adults and children with intellectual and developmental disabilities, brain and spinal cord injuries and other catastrophic injuries and illnesses, and to youth with emotional, behavioral and medically complex challenges as well as their families.

Our organization is driven by the power of relationships. As an organization of people serving people, positive and productive relationships are vital to the work that we do.

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