Registered Nurse

<br><br><div> <p style="margin: 0in; font-size: 12pt; font-family: Aptos, sans-serif;"><strong><span style="font-size: 11.0pt; font-family: Calibri, sans-serif;">Company Summary:</span></strong></p> <p style="margin: 0in; font-size: 12pt; font-family: Aptos, sans-serif;"><span style="font-size: 11.0pt; font-family: Calibri, sans-serif;">Beacon is a successful and national behavioral health company providing residential-based services and supports to children and adults with Intellectual and Developmental Disabilities, Severe Mental Illness, Autism, and high-acuity behaviors. </span></p> <p style="margin: 0in; font-size: 12pt; font-family: Aptos, sans-serif;"> </p> <p style="margin: 0in; font-size: 12pt; font-family: Aptos, sans-serif;"><strong><span style="font-size: 11.0pt; font-family: Calibri, sans-serif;">At Beacon, we know nurses do their best work when they feel supported. That’s why we offer:</span></strong></p> <ul style="margin-top: 0in; margin-bottom: 0in;" type="disc"> <li style="margin: 0.4pt 0in 0in 0px; font-size: 11pt; font-family: Calibri, sans-serif;">Willing to consider an RN or experienced LPN for this position (LPN pay will be less and paid hourly)</li> <li style="margin-top: 0in; margin-right: 0in; margin-bottom: 0in; font-size: 12pt; font-family: Aptos, sans-serif;"><span style="font-size: 11.0pt; font-family: Calibri, sans-serif;">Flexible scheduling</span></li> <li style="margin-top: 0in; margin-right: 0in; margin-bottom: 0in; font-size: 12pt; font-family: Aptos, sans-serif;"><span style="font-size: 11.0pt; font-family: Calibri, sans-serif;">Strong work-life balance</span></li> <li style="margin-top: 0in; margin-right: 0in; margin-bottom: 0in; font-size: 12pt; font-family: Aptos, sans-serif;"><span style="font-size: 11.0pt; font-family: Calibri, sans-serif;">No regularly scheduled weekends or holidays</span></li> <li style="margin-top: 0in; margin-right: 0in; margin-bottom: 0in; font-size: 12pt; font-family: Aptos, sans-serif;"><span style="font-size: 11.0pt; font-family: Calibri, sans-serif;">Hybrid work environment – field-based and administrative responsibilities</span></li> <li style="margin-top: 0in; margin-right: 0in; margin-bottom: 0in; font-size: 12pt; font-family: Aptos, sans-serif;"><span style="font-size: 11.0pt; font-family: Calibri, sans-serif;">Meaningful work that changes lives every day</span></li> </ul> <p style="margin: 0in; font-size: 12pt; font-family: Aptos, sans-serif;"> </p> <p style="margin: 0in; font-size: 12pt; font-family: Aptos, sans-serif;"><strong><span style="font-size: 11.0pt; font-family: Calibri, sans-serif;">Position Summary:</span></strong></p> <p style="margin: 0in; font-size: 12pt; font-family: Aptos, sans-serif;"><span style="font-size: 11.0pt; font-family: Calibri, sans-serif;">The Registered Nurse (RN) partners with the Director of Nursing to oversee the care of the individuals ensuring the best practice and care of the individuals served. This role fosters a "One Team" approach, ensuring collaboration among medical, clinical, and operations teams to achieve the highest quality of care and support. Key responsibilities include travelling to homes, providing the highest quality of care to include medication management, medical treatment needs, education, and providing support to the Direct Service Providers.</span></p> <p style="margin: 0in; font-size: 12pt; font-family: Aptos, sans-serif;"><strong><span style="font-size: 11.0pt; font-family: Calibri, sans-serif;"> </span></strong></p> <p style="margin: 0in; font-size: 12pt; font-family: Aptos, sans-serif;"><strong><span style="font-size: 11.0pt; font-family: Calibri, sans-serif;">Primary Responsibilities:</span></strong></p> <ul style="margin-bottom: 0in; margin-top: 0px;"> <li style="margin: 0in 0in 0in 0px; font-size: 12pt; font-family: Aptos, sans-serif; text-indent: 0.2px;"><span style="font-size: 11.0pt; font-family: Calibri, sans-serif;">Weekly and daily follow-up with to monitor infection(s) when needed.</span></li> <li style="margin: 0in 0in 0in 0px; font-size: 12pt; font-family: Aptos, sans-serif; text-indent: 0.2px;"><span style="font-size: 11.0pt; font-family: Calibri, sans-serif;">Administration of medications and vaccinations as requested by the physician or psychiatrist.</span></li> <li style="margin: 0in 0in 0in 0px; font-size: 12pt; font-family: Aptos, sans-serif; text-indent: 0.2px;"><span style="font-size: 11.0pt; font-family: Calibri, sans-serif;">Assess individuals upon admission and per state requirements thereafter meeting the needs of the individuals served.</span></li> <li style="margin: 0in 0in 0in 0px; font-size: 12pt; font-family: Aptos, sans-serif; text-indent: 0.2px;"><span style="font-size: 11.0pt; font-family: Calibri, sans-serif;">Under the direction of the DON, identifies, coordinates and monitors the health care of the individuals served, especially those with complex medical needs at assigned sites.</span></li> <li style="margin: 0in 0in 0in 0px; font-size: 12pt; font-family: Aptos, sans-serif; text-indent: 0.2px;"><span style="font-size: 11.0pt; font-family: Calibri, sans-serif;">Follows the verbal order procedure.</span></li> <li style="margin: 0in 0in 0in 0px; font-size: 12pt; font-family: Aptos, sans-serif; text-indent: 0.2px;"><span style="font-size: 11.0pt; font-family: Calibri, sans-serif;">Administration of first aid as needed.</span></li> <li style="margin: 0in 0in 0in 0px; font-size: 12pt; font-family: Aptos, sans-serif; text-indent: 0.2px;"><span style="font-size: 11.0pt; font-family: Calibri, sans-serif;">Provides care as ordered by physicians.</span></li> <li style="margin: 0in 0in 0in 0px; font-size: 12pt; font-family: Aptos, sans-serif; text-indent: 0.2px;"><span style="font-size: 11.0pt; font-family: Calibri, sans-serif;">Diabetic foot assessments.</span></li> <li style="margin: 0in 0in 0in 0px; font-size: 12pt; font-family: Aptos, sans-serif; text-indent: 0.2px;"><span style="font-size: 11.0pt; font-family: Calibri, sans-serif;">Assists with coordination of care and treatment for the individual served to ensure psychiatric, medical, dental, and optical appointments are scheduled as needed.</span></li> <li style="margin: 0in 0in 0in 0px; font-size: 12pt; font-family: Aptos, sans-serif; text-indent: 0.2px;"><span style="font-size: 11.0pt; font-family: Calibri, sans-serif;">Communicates and coordinates and physical health concerns and follow up treatment with physicians and psychiatrists.</span></li> </ul> </div> <div> <ul style="margin-bottom: 0in; margin-top: 0px;"> <li style="margin: 0in 0in 0in 0px; font-size: 12pt; font-family: Aptos, sans-serif; text-indent: 0.2px;"><span style="font-size: 11.0pt; font-family: Calibri, sans-serif;">Performs medication administration and initial medical classroom training and ensure state requirements are being met.</span></li> <li style="margin: 0in 0in 0in 0px; font-size: 12pt; font-family: Aptos, sans-serif; text-indent: 0.2px;"><span style="font-size: 11.0pt; font-family: Calibri, sans-serif;">Educate Direct Support Professionals (DSP) on the use of scales, blood pressure, oximeter, thermometer, stethoscope, glucometer, wheelchair, and any other durable medical equipment or any other need that is new to the home that is ordered by a physician.</span></li> <li style="margin: 0in 0in 0in 0px; font-size: 12pt; font-family: Aptos, sans-serif; text-indent: 0.2px;"><span style="font-size: 11.0pt; font-family: Calibri, sans-serif;">Participates in medical on call rotation if required.</span></li> <li style="margin: 0in 0in 0in 0px; font-size: 12pt; font-family: Aptos, sans-serif; text-indent: 0.2px;"><span style="font-size: 11.0pt; font-family: Calibri, sans-serif;">Assists with development and revisions of medical policies and procedures.</span></li> <li style="margin: 0in 0in 0in 0px; font-size: 12pt; font-family: Aptos, sans-serif; text-indent: 0.2px;"><span style="font-size: 11.0pt; font-family: Calibri, sans-serif;">Assists in the destruction of controlled substances as outlined by DEA guidelines.</span></li> <li style="margin: 0in 0in 0in 0px; font-size: 12pt; font-family: Aptos, sans-serif; text-indent: 0.2px;"><span style="font-size: 11.0pt; font-family: Calibri, sans-serif;">Responsible for triaging medical concerns.</span></li> <li style="margin: 0in 0in 0in 0px; font-size: 12pt; font-family: Aptos, sans-serif; text-indent: 0.2px;"><span style="font-size: 11.0pt; font-family: Calibri, sans-serif;">Audit the medication room, EMAR and EHR programs following state requirements.</span></li> <li style="margin: 0in 0in 0in 0px; font-size: 12pt; font-family: Aptos, sans-serif; text-indent: 0.2px;"><span style="font-size: 11.0pt; font-family: Calibri, sans-serif;">Assists in care planning as required per market.</span></li> <li style="margin: 0in 0in 0in 0px; font-size: 12pt; font-family: Aptos, sans-serif; text-indent: 0.2px;"><span style="font-size: 11.0pt; font-family: Calibri, sans-serif;">Cooperates with Beacon Specialized Living and other entities during any inspection, or investigation, or accreditation reviews as requested.</span></li> <li style="margin: 0in 0in 0in 0px; font-size: 12pt; font-family: Aptos, sans-serif; text-indent: 0.2px;"><span style="font-size: 11.0pt; font-family: Calibri, sans-serif;">Educates staff regarding infection prevention and monitoring and overall physical health of individuals served.</span></li> <li style="margin: 0in 0in 0in 0px; font-size: 12pt; font-family: Aptos, sans-serif; text-indent: 0.2px;"><span style="font-size: 11.0pt; font-family: Calibri, sans-serif;">When needed, provide input/data/summaries as part of the Infection Control Plan.</span></li> <li style="margin: 0in 0in 0in 0px; font-size: 12pt; font-family: Aptos, sans-serif; text-indent: 0.2px;"><span style="font-size: 11.0pt; font-family: Calibri, sans-serif;">Participate in the influenza campaign and provide data where requested.</span></li> </ul> <p style="margin: 0in; font-size: 12pt; font-family: Aptos, sans-serif;"> </p> <p style="margin: 0in; font-size: 12pt; font-family: Aptos, sans-serif;"><strong><span style="font-size: 11.0pt; font-family: Calibri, sans-serif;">Education and Qualifications:</span></strong></p> <ul style="margin-bottom: 0in; margin-top: 0px;"> <li style="margin: 0in 0in 0in 0px; font-size: 12pt; font-family: Aptos, sans-serif; text-indent: 0.2px;"><span style="font-size: 11.0pt; font-family: Calibri, sans-serif;">Valid RN license with a minimum of two (2) years previous experience preferred.</span></li> <li style="margin: 0in 0in 0in 0px; font-size: 12pt; font-family: Aptos, sans-serif; text-indent: 0.2px;"><span style="font-size: 11.0pt; font-family: Calibri, sans-serif;">Must pass criminal background check</span></li> <li style="margin: 0in 0in 0in 0px; font-size: 12pt; font-family: Aptos, sans-serif; text-indent: 0.2px;"><span style="font-size: 11.0pt; font-family: Calibri, sans-serif;">Must possess a valid Driver’s License.</span></li> <li style="margin: 0in 0in 0in 0px; font-size: 12pt; font-family: Aptos, sans-serif; text-indent: 0.2px;"><span style="font-size: 11.0pt; font-family: Calibri, sans-serif;">Proficient in speaking, reading and writing the English language.</span></li> <li style="margin: 0in 0in 0in 0px; font-size: 12pt; font-family: Aptos, sans-serif; text-indent: 0.2px;"><span style="font-size: 11.0pt; font-family: Calibri, sans-serif;">Approved by state, federal and government entities to work within BSLS programs.</span></li> <li style="margin: 0in 0in 0in 0px; font-size: 12pt; font-family: Aptos, sans-serif; text-indent: 0.2px;"><span style="font-size: 11.0pt; font-family: Calibri, sans-serif;">Ability to use office equipment, including BSLS information technology systems.</span></li> </ul> <p style="margin: 0in; font-size: 12pt; font-family: Aptos, sans-serif;"> </p> <p style="margin: 0in; font-size: 12pt; font-family: Aptos, sans-serif;"><strong><span style="font-size: 11.0pt; font-family: Calibri, sans-serif;">Skills and Abilities:</span></strong></p> <ul style="margin-bottom: 0in; margin-top: 0px;"> <li style="margin: 0in 0in 0in 0px; font-size: 12pt; font-family: Aptos, sans-serif; text-indent: 0.2px;"><span style="font-size: 11.0pt; font-family: Calibri, sans-serif;">General knowledge of nursing and healthcare terminology.</span></li> <li style="margin: 0in 0in 0in 0px; font-size: 12pt; font-family: Aptos, sans-serif; text-indent: 0.2px;"><span style="font-size: 11.0pt; font-family: Calibri, sans-serif;">Proven capability of communicating with multiple disciplines.</span></li> <li style="margin: 0in 0in 0in 0px; font-size: 12pt; font-family: Aptos, sans-serif; text-indent: 0.2px;"><span style="font-size: 11.0pt; font-family: Calibri, sans-serif;">Proven ability to deescalate difficult situations.</span></li> <li style="margin: 0in 0in 0in 0px; font-size: 12pt; font-family: Aptos, sans-serif; text-indent: 0.2px;"><span style="font-size: 11.0pt; font-family: Calibri, sans-serif;">Proven ability to be able to provide care as needed.</span></li> <li style="margin: 0in 0in 0in 0px; font-size: 12pt; font-family: Aptos, sans-serif; text-indent: 0.2px;"><span style="font-size: 11.0pt; font-family: Calibri, sans-serif;">Excellent computer skills.</span></li> <li style="margin: 0in 0in 0in 0px; font-size: 12pt; font-family: Aptos, sans-serif; text-indent: 0.2px;"><span style="font-size: 11.0pt; font-family: Calibri, sans-serif;">Excellent communication skills.</span></li> <li style="margin: 0in 0in 0in 0px; font-size: 12pt; font-family: Aptos, sans-serif; text-indent: 0.2px;"><span style="font-size: 11.0pt; font-family: Calibri, sans-serif;">Proficient in speaking, reading and writing the English language required.</span></li> </ul> </div> <p style="margin: 0in; font-size: 12pt; font-family: Aptos, sans-serif;"> </p> <p style="margin: 0in; font-size: 12pt; font-family: Aptos, sans-serif;"><strong><span style="font-size: 11.0pt; font-family: Calibri, sans-serif;">Travel:</span></strong></p> <p style="margin: 0in; font-size: 12pt; font-family: Aptos, sans-serif;"><span style="font-size: 11.0pt; font-family: Calibri, sans-serif;">A significant amount of local travel is required to visit BSLS locations around Kalamazoo.</span></p><br><br>

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