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Sevita

Registered Nurse

Sevita, Beltsville, Maryland, United States, 20705

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NeuroRestorative, a part of the Sevita family, provides rehabilitation services for people of all ages with brain, spinal cord and medically complex injuries, illnesses and other challenges. In a variety of locations and community-based settings, we offer a range of programs, including vocational and therapy programs, day treatments, and specialized services for infants, children, adolescents, Military Service Members and Veterans.

OUR MISSION AND PERFORMANCE EXPECTATIONS The MENTOR Network is a mission-based organization dedicated to providing high quality services to those we serve. Therefore, to deliver on our mission, The Network expects every employee to perform his or her job first and foremost in accordance with the Company’s mission.

Summary The Registered Nurse is responsible for providing nursing services, training, and support to address the medical or psychiatric needs of individuals with developmental disabilities, acquired brain injuries, substance abuse issues and/or emotional or behavioral challenges.

Essential Job Functions

Conduct one‑on‑one medical assessment of each individual referred to the program and collaborate with an Intake staff member to determine appropriate placement in the community.

Participate in the development and implementation of service plans and, in conjunction with physicians, supervise the medical components of the plan.

Review documents and revise all nursing/nursing related care plans on a regular basis.

Ensure medical records and reports are current and complete in accordance with regulatory and corporate standards, including medication administration records and physician’s orders.

Maintain contact with primary care physicians and specialists, and, when directed, attend doctor visits with mentor and/or individual receiving services.

Promote health and wellness for individuals and ensure nursing actions and steps are put in place for prevention.

Administer medications according to established guidelines.

Provide documentation for all medications given and review medication administration records for compliance.

Oversee the management of high‑risk medical conditions and private duty nursing services.

Develop training flow charts specific to each individual receiving services, provide and document medical skills training to clients, mentors, respite providers, staff, and where appropriate, the biological family.

Present medical skills components at Pre‑service Orientation.

Participate as an Individual Health Plan (IHP) or Plan of Care (POC) team member.

Evaluate the medical needs of each individual for initial IHP/POC.

Ensure IHP/POC goals and objectives are medically indicated.

Generate ongoing health care protocols for the specific medical conditions outlined in the IHP/POC.

Provide consultation and technical assistance to staff and mentors regarding home care issues and operation of durable medical equipment.

May be required to coordinate, organize and/or assist with household activities such as light housekeeping and meal preparation; transport individuals receiving services to planned and/or necessary activities and appointments.

Participate in on call system as needed.

May actively participate in IDT meetings, Human Rights Committee, Health and Safety Committee and Administration meetings.

Perform other related duties and activities as required.

Supervisory Responsibilities

None required.

Minimum Knowledge And Skills Required By The Job Education And Experience

Graduate of an accredited RN program.

One year experience working with medically complex individuals.

Certificates, Licenses, And Registrations

Current state RN License.

Current driver’s license, car registration and auto insurance if providing transportation to individuals receiving services.

Current CPR/First Aid certification.

Other Skills And Abilities

N/A.

Blood Borne Pathogen Category

Job requires performance of duties that involve potential for exposure to blood, body fluids, or tissues. Tasks that do involve exposure are an expectation of employment.

Physical Requirements

Heavy work: Exerting up to 100 pounds of force occasionally, and/or up to 50 pounds of force frequently, and/or up to 20 pounds of force constantly to move objects.

Other Requirements

Travel as needed.

Americans With Disabilities Act Statement: External and internal applicants, as well as position incumbents who become disabled, must be able to perform the essential job functions either unaided or with assistance of a reasonable accommodation to be determined on a case by case basis via the interactive process.

Sevita is a leading provider of home and community-based specialized health care. We believe that everyone deserves to live a full, more independent life. We provide people with quality services and individualized supports that lead to growth and independence, regardless of the physical, intellectual, or behavioral challenges they face.

We’ve made this our mission for more than 50 years. And today, our 40,000 team members continue to innovate and enhance care for the 50,000 individuals we serve all over the U.S.

As an equal opportunity employer, we do not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy, sexual orientation, or gender identity), national origin, age, disability, genetic information, veteran status, citizenship, or any other characteristic protected by law.

Seniority level: Entry level

Employment type: Full-time

Job function: Health Care Provider

Industries: Hospitals and Health Care

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