$2,000 SIGN-ON BONUS AVAILABLE (FULL-TIME POSITIONS ONLY)

Position Description: Registered Nurse (RN)

FLSA Classification: Exempt

Reports To: Executive Director

Created: January 4, 2014

Revised: December 18, 2020

Job Summary

Responsible for providing nursing care in accordance with physicians’ orders and recognized nursing standards and according to Evergreen’s policies and procedures.

Essential Job Functions

Maintain current knowledge of each individual(s) served medical condition
Provide or ensure the provision of nursing care in accordance with physicians’ orders and recognized nursing standards
Provide supervision of LPN’s
Administer or ensure the administration of medications and treatment as prescribed by physicians
Conduct quarterly nursing physical assessments as defined by Federal and State regulations for appropriate program(s).
Participate in Interdisciplinary Team meetings
Maintain accurate and complete records of nursing observations and care
Provide sex education training to individual(s) served
Train staff to recognize, interpret, and report individual(s) served conditions
Implement and monitor preventive health care services for individual(s) served and instruct clients in good health habits
Assist physicians in diagnostic and therapeutic measures
Serve on committees as required
Monitor and coordinate the services of physicians and medical providers to expedite medical services
Conduct monthly trainings as required such as medication aid and other medical courses
Review and sign monthly Medication Administration Records for individual(s) served in community homes and the Supported Independent Living Program
Audit medication administration to ensure the absence of medical errors or documentation errors
Create and monitor a medication count sheet anytime a controlled substance is ordered
Conduct training in homes and within other programs on interactions of various medications and their effectiveness on diagnosed illness
Monitor OSHA Compliance and Infection Control as well as monthly audits to include patterns of reoccurring injury or illnesses of staff or individual(s) served
Review medical records not limited to doctor’s appointments, lab work, effectiveness of medical treatment and medications
Regular and punctual attendance

Qualifications/Experience/Job Knowledge

Graduation from an accredited school of nursing. Must possess and maintain current registration.
Prefer at least one (1) year of experience working with developmentally disabled
Must know how to determine and meet individual medical needs.
Basic computer skills

Physical Requirements

Frequent travel
Constantly moves about to coordinate work
Occasionally moves and positions objects weighing up to 50 pounds
Occasionally provide assistance to individual(s) served including lifting and positioning
Frequently exposed to viruses and infectious conditions

Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities or a medical condition to perform the essential functions.

Supervisory Responsibilities

May supervise others

Special Requirements

Ability to meet the public in a manner that reflects creditably upon the organization and must have the ability to deal with individual(s) served and staff in a manner that is conducive to harmony and their best efforts
Must be adaptable and have the ability to make decisions
May be required to attend seminars or job-related training courses
Must have understanding, patience, and tact in dealing with individual(s) served, their families or advocates and other agencies involved in providing support for individual(s) served
Must have the ability to maintain good working relationships with Evergreen staff and with contacts from other agencies or entities
Must be able to prioritize work tasks
Must be able to work without close personal supervision

Employment Variables

Some evening and weekend work may be required to meet the needs of the individual(s) served. Will be in constant contact with staff, consumers, their families, and other support agencies. Must be able to be on-call on a regular basis and respond to emergencies in a timely manner. May be asked to work some evenings when required

Must have a good driving record which meets the minimum requirements for Evergreen and reliable transportation. Must pass drug screen and criminal background check.

Working Environment

May be required to work in a variety of settings and environments both indoors and outdoors.

Compensation: $65,000.00 per year

Evergreen Life Services

I want more than just a job.
I want to make a difference in people’s lives.
I want to make a difference in my community.

We want to make a difference too. Working at Evergreen Life Services isn’t just a job; it’s a rewarding career. Sometimes that reward is a smile or a song from a resident, sometimes it’s the reward of knowing you helped a resident to learn daily life skills, like setting a table or preparing a meal. It could be watching a resident make beautiful artwork in one of our studios. Every day you will have opportunities to help those with intellectual or physical disabilities feel that they are a part of a community that cares.

Whether you provide direct care in our adult day care or in a group home, or you serve in a support or corporate office role, you will be an important part of the Evergreen team.

We have nearly 2000 employees and more than 1100 individuals served in seven states, including Louisiana, Texas, Arkansas, Oklahoma, Kentucky, Tennessee, and Florida.

If you are looking for a place where you can make a difference, at Evergreen Life Services you will change lives. Every employee is a valuable part of the team, because at Evergreen, everyone matters.

Evergreen, in it's mission is to serve, provide for and champion individuals with intellectual and developmental disabilities, is looking for qualified, caring individuals to work with us.