Registered Nurse - Lufkin, TX, United States - Burke Center
Description
Position TitleRegistered Nurse - M.S. - IDD Specialized Therapy - Lufkin, TX
Position Number
P #1508
General Description
The RN is responsible for monitoring, assessing, planning and implementing treatment to ensure adequate health care needs of individuals with intellectual and developmental disabilities living in a variety of residential settings.
Duties involve working with medical professionals; providing health-related consultation and training to individuals, staff and family members; monitoring medications; maintaining confidentiality and utilizing proper documentation in the individual's primary record.
Travel within our twelve (12) county region will be required. This position will be housed in Lufkin, TX.Education
Required:
Graduation from an accredited school of nursing and licensed to practice as a Registered Nurse by the Texas State Board of Registered Nurse Examiners
Experience
Preferred:
One (1) year experience working with individuals having Developmental Disabilities in a community setting
Licenses/Certifications
Required:
Texas Licensed Registered Nurse.
Required:
Valid Texas driver's license.
Special Training
Required:
Must be knowledgeable and demonstrate competency in current nursing practices and principles, which are specific to each age group of individuals.
Must have a working knowledge of computers.Special Requests or Comments
Required:
Must be physically able to complete Satori Alternative to Managing Aggressive Behavior (SAMA), CPR, First Aid, and Defensive Driving training modules.
Must have a driving record insurable by Burke's insurance administrator. Reliable transportation is required.Physical Requirements
Required:
Sight, hearing, talking, lifting up to 50 pounds, prolonged standing and/or sitting, walking, bending, or kneeling, driving a vehicle, and hand/finger dexterity
Hours
Monday - Friday, Generally; 8:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m.
Some after-hours work as consumer and program needs require. On-call rotation will be necessary with additional compensation.
Salary
$54,075 annual salary
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