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 Help us redefine what is possible with Autism. Bittersweet, Inc. is a non-profit organization that provides residential, vocational, and recreational services to individuals with autism.Calling all compassionate nurses! Our Nursing Team is growing! Are you an RN ready for something different from traditional hospital care settings? Could you see yourself providing holistic care for adults with autism on a sprawling 80-acre farmstead? We would love to meet you!Â
Bittersweet is seeking an RN to join our nursing team in Whitehouse, OH, and help enrich lives. Candidates should have strong critical-thinking skills, work independently, and bring a positive work ethic, patience, compassion, and flexibility required in a facility serving people with developmental disabilities.
Job Type: Full-timePay: $28.00 - $33.00 HourlyÂ
Responsibilities/Requirements:
- Monitor all aspects of health and safety, including the psychosocial and medical needs of Bittersweet residents and vocational day program participants.
- Complete nursing health assessments and resident nursing skills and tasks, including medication administration, vitals, irrigations, and vaccinations.
- Serve as a medical and occupational health advocate for residents and vocational participants
- Assist with staff education and delegation on medication administration and other pertinent skills and tasks.
- Assist in monitoring and completion of all regulatory rules and regulations through the Department of Developmental Disabilities.
- Provide education to residents, participants, and staff regarding detection of illness, disease prevention, infection control, hygiene, sanitation, etc., as needed
- Attend all telehealth appointments.
- Provide transportation and accompany residents to offsite medical appointments as needed.
Qualifications:
- Current RN license for the State of Ohio with a minimum of 2-3 years of nursing experience
- Current Driver’s License with eligibility to be insured / Clean Driving RecordÂ
- Experience working with adults with developmental disabilities strongly preferred
- Ability to follow physician’s orders and excellent medical charting skills
- Ability to work and communicate effectively with minimal supervision in a team environment
Benefits:
- 401(k)
- 401(k) matching
- Dental insurance
- Employee assistance program
- Employee discount
- Health insurance
- Life insurance
- Paid time off
- Referral program
- Vision insurance
Medical Specialty:
- Home Health
Physical Setting:
- Long-term care
Education:
- High school or equivalent (Required)
Experience:
- Working with people with developmental disabilities: 2 years (Preferred)
- Nursing: 2-3 years (Required)
License/Certification:
- Driver's License (Required)
- Clean Driving Record (Required)Â
- RN License (Required)
Ability to Commute:
- Whitehouse, OH 43571 (Required)
Ability to Relocate:
- Whitehouse, OH 43571: Relocate before starting work (Required)
Work Location: In person
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