Registered Nurse - RN Consultant
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NLC Support
Trenton, NJ, US
Summary
The Registered Nurse will create and manage personalized care plans for patients and oversee Licensed Practice Nurses. They will also conduct check-ins at group homes, provide medical education, and coordinate care with outside medical providers.
Job Description
Benefits:
- 401(k)
- Dental insurance
- Health insurance
Part Time Consultant
Flexible Hours, Create your own schedule 8 hours per week.
Job SummaryWe are seeking a Registered Nurse to join our team. In this role, you will primarily be creating and managing a plan of care for individual patients. You will oversee Licensed Practice Nurses (LPN). You take pride in creating personalized care plans for patients and are able to observe and communicate effectively in your patient's best interest. To succeed, you should have demonstrated knowledge and skill in current nursing practices as well as a strong penchant for solving problems.
Responsibilities
- You will create plans for LPN's to follow to care for the individuals as well as do check ins with the individuals at the group home.
- Provide necessary medical care, monitoring of care, follow through of care, medication education and other related areas.
- Encourage the normalization and independence of individuals served.
- Provide training and assistance to individuals served and staff on medial education and other related areas.
- Act as a liaison to outside medical providers to ensure coordination of care for the individuals served.
- Assist in the administration of medications and required documentation for the individuals served.
- Maintain accurate written records in connection with medical, dental, and other related matters for the individuals served.
- Intervene when needed in emergencies with regard to the individuals served.
- Attend interdisciplinary team (IDT) meetings
- Experience working with individuals with developmental disabilities preferred
Qualifications
- Currently Licensed Registered Nurse (RN) in NJ.
- Excellent interpersonal and client care skills
- Valid driver’s license
- First aid/CPR certification required
- Ability to build rapport with patients.
Flexible work from home options available.