Registered Nurse (RN) | Community-Based

Job DetailsJob Location: Springfield, MO 65807Salary Range: $72,400.00 Full-Time | Monday–Friday | Springfield, MO | Starting at $72,400/year + $5,000 Sign-On Bonus Are you an RN looking for a different kind of nursing career—one where your clinical expertise can help people live healthier, safer and more independent lives? The Arc of the Ozarks is seeking a Community Registered Nurse (RN) to provide nursing care, clinical guidance, education and oversight for individuals with developmental disabilities. This is an opportunity to use your nursing skills beyond the traditional hospital or long-term care setting while building meaningful relationships and making a lasting difference in the lives of the people you support. Quick Snapshot Position: Community Registered Nurse (RN) Employment: Full-Time Schedule: Monday–Friday Location: Springfield, MO Starting Pay: $72,400/year Experienced Pay: Additional compensation based on relevant experience Sign-On Bonus: $5,000, paid in three increments at 90 days, 6 months and 9 months On-Call: Approximately 5 weekends per year Insurance: Medical, Vision, Dental and Life Insurance with a 0-day waiting period Why This Role Matters As a Community RN with The Arc of the Ozarks, you'll play an important role in supporting the health, safety, independence and quality of life of individuals with developmental disabilities. You'll work with individuals, families and guardians, physicians, direct support professionals and agency teams to coordinate care, monitor health needs and provide clinical guidance. Your nursing knowledge and clinical judgment will help ensure individuals receive appropriate care while supporting the staff who work with them every day. What You'll Do Nursing Care & Clinical Support Provide nursing assessment, nursing diagnosis, nursing care and counseling for individuals who are ill, injured or experiencing changes in their health. Provide monthly assessments to evaluate health concerns and identify changes in health status. Coordinate and assist with the delivery of health care plans with members of each individual's support team. Monitor the application of physicians' orders, including treatments, procedures, laboratory work, appointments, specialized diets and adaptive equipment. Monitor and document changes in health status, needs and identified concerns Serve as a liaison between physicians, medical professionals, individuals, families/guardians and Arc staff.   Medication & Delegated Nursing Services Oversee medication administration by certified Medication Aides, including review of physician orders, medication administration records, staff documentation, technique and medication storage. Oversee delegated nursing tasks performed by direct support staff. Ensure staff are appropriately educated, trained and demonstrate competency before performing delegated nursing tasks. Provide medication administration instruction in accordance with Missouri Department of Mental Health guidelines. Conduct specialized training and certifications for direct support staff based on the medical needs of individuals, including areas such as insulin, catheter and feeding tube care. Education, Quality & Oversight Provide direction, training and oversight of medical practices and procedures conducted by Arc staff. Educate staff, individuals and families about health care and illness prevention. Conduct periodic visits to programs and residences to review medical records and monitor medical practices. Complete required nursing documentation and records. Support quality-control activities related to nursing care and delegated services. Communicate with agency management and support teams regarding medical needs and appropriate treatment. Schedule / Location / Travel Schedule: Full-time, Monday–Friday This position participates in an after-hours on-call rotation approximately five weekends per year. This is an on-call responsibility rather than a regularly scheduled weekend shift. You may also receive occasional after-hours calls from individuals on your caseload for telephone consultation. Location: Springfield, Missouri. Most of your caseload will be in the Springfield area, with community-based travel to surrounding communities as needed. Travel: Travel to surrounding communities such as Mountain Grove, Bolivar and Marshfield may be required. Occasional travel to other Arc of the Ozarks locations (Monett, Joplin, KC, St Louis) while rare, may also be needed.  When overnight travel is required, accommodations are provided. A fleet vehicle or mileage reimbursement is available for eligible work travel.   Pay & Sign-On Bonus Starting Pay: $72,400 annually. Experienced Pay: Additional compensation is available based on relevant experience. Sign-On Bonus: $5,000, paid in three increments at 90 days, 6 months, and 9 months.   What We're Looking For Required Current Registered Nurse (RN) license and registration in the State of Missouri. Ability to communicate effectively in oral and written form. Ability to accurately report and document observations. Ability to exercise good judgment and discretion. Ability to work respectfully with individuals with disabilities and advocate for their rights. Ability to learn and apply crisis intervention and behavior support techniques. Preferred At least three years of experience providing nursing services in a hospital, long-term care, community health facility or similar setting. Previous experience working with individuals with developmental disabilities. Experience providing staff education, training or clinical oversight. Previous experience working with individuals with developmental disabilities is preferred, not required. We're looking for a nurse who is passionate about supporting individuals with disabilities and helping them increase their independence and participate as valued members of their communities. Additional Requirements & Expectations The Community RN should be able to: Administer medications and insulin injections as required. Maintain a safe, clean and supportive environment for the individuals served. Establish positive relationships with individuals, families/guardians, Direct Support Professionals and other members of the support team. Communicate effectively with individuals, families, staff and medical professionals. Remain open to feedback and demonstrate a willingness to learn and grow. Support a positive workplace culture. Maintain reliable attendance and punctuality. Adapt to changes in assignments, methods and policies. Stand, stoop, lift up to 50 pounds, and push and pull items as needed. Successfully complete required CPR, First Aid and Behavior Intervention training. Benefits Strong benefits from day one, including medical, vision, dental and life insurance with a 0-day waiting period. Medical, Vision, Dental and Life Insurance with 0-day waiting period Employer-paid Life Insurance and AD&D coverage 403(b) retirement plan with the option to enroll immediately and employer match up to 4% after one year of service Paid vacation and sick time 7 paid holidays per year Paid birthday day off Monthly cell phone reimbursement stipend Fleet vehicle or mileage reimbursement for eligible work travel Fitness center membership discount for full-time employees Employee Assistance Program Wellness Program Opportunities for advancement Annual wage increase potential Verizon and AT&T phone discounts Why Join The Arc of the Ozarks? At The Arc of the Ozarks, your nursing expertise supports much more than a medical task or treatment. You help individuals live healthier, safer and more independent lives while supporting the staff and teams who care for them every day. We are a mission-driven organization committed to supporting individuals with disabilities in enhancing the quality of their lives. We value the experience you bring and provide opportunities to continue growing professionally while making a meaningful difference in the community. If you're an RN who wants to use your clinical skills in a community-focused nursing career, we'd love to hear from you. Apply Today Bring your nursing experience to a career where you can make a lasting difference. Apply today for the Community Registered Nurse (RN) position with The Arc of the Ozarks. Qualifications  Essential Job Functions Mission and Core Values Serves as an ambassador of the mission and purpose of The Arc of the Ozarks Conducts nursing duties with respect and dignity towards all persons served. Supports staff in the education of assisting with medically fragile services Nursing Documentation, Education and Quality Control Provides direction, training, and oversight of all medical practices and procedures conducted by the staff of the Arc. Responsible for educating about health care and the prevention of illness to the staff, persons served, and his or her family. Oversees all functions of medication administration by certified Medication Aides, including but not limited to monthly review of physicians orders, medication administration record, staff documentation, and periodic inspection of technique and skill of each certified aide delegated to pass medications, procedures, and medication storage. Oversees all functions of delegated nursing tasks to direct support staff.  For each task delegated, the nurse assures the person performing the task has been educated/trained and demonstrates competency; the nurse provides necessary documentation and periodic inspection of the assigned task as recommended by the National Council of State Boards of Nursing (NCSBN). Monitors the application of all physicians' orders including but not limited to treatments, procedures, labs, appointments, specialized diets, and adaptive equipment for each person served. Maintains communication with agency management and habilitation teams, reporting and documenting all changes in the health status, needs, and identified deficiencies in the standard of care provided to persons served. Acts as a liaison between physicians, other medical personnel, parents and guardians of persons served by the Arc, persons served, and Arc program staff regarding the medical needs and appropriate treatment required for persons served. Provides medication administration instruction to employees and others assigned in medication administration classes according to the guidelines and content prescribed, and approved, by the Missouri Department of Mental Health. Conducts specialized training classes and certifications for direct support staff such as insulin, catheter, feeding tube, etc. according to the medical needs of persons served. Client Care and Support of Individuals Provides assessment, nursing diagnosis, nursing care, and counsel of persons who are ill, injured, or experiencing alterations in normal health processes. Responsible for the coordination and assistance in the delivery of a plan of health care with all members of the team of the persons served. Provides a monthly assessment of each person served to evaluate health concerns and identify changes in their health status. Provides an average of 1.25 hours of nursing time to each person served in residential services.  Documents monthly expended time and activity for auditing purposes. Conducts periodic visits to facilities and programs conducted by the Arc in order to review the medical records of persons served as well as to monitor the medical practices of the facility or program. Provides periodic screenings for tardive dyskinesia and other observed side effects as a result of psychotropic medication. Inspects and evaluates all adaptive equipment and protective devices prescribed for the persons served to   Required Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities Ability to exercise good judgement and discretion. Ability to work varied and flexible hours accept and adapt to changes in assignments, methods, policies, etc. Ability to work with and respect persons with disabilities and advocate for their rights. Ability to learn and apply crisis intervention and behavior support techniques. Ability to administer oral, rectal, vaginal, optic, ophthalmic, nasal, topical medications and insulin injections Ability to teach basic skills and model adaptive behaviors at home and in the community. Ability to maintain a safe, clean and agreeable environment for the persons served. Ability to accurately report and record observations. Ability to communicate effectively in oral and written form. Ability to stand, stoop, lift up to 50 lbs, and pull and push items. Ability to pass with satisfactory performance CPR, First Aid, and Behavior Intervention training. Ability to maintain a record of punctuality and attendance.       Minimum Experience and Training Qualifications   Possession of a current license and registration as a registered nurse issued by the State of Missouri.  Previous experience working with individuals with developmental disabilities is preferred.