Registered Nurse (Webb Rd)

Job Purpose:

The Registered Nurse ensures high-quality, person-centered medical oversight for individuals served in Goodwill’s Day Services programs. This role promotes the health, safety, and empowerment of individuals with intellectual and developmental disabilities (IDD) in alignment with licensure and CARF standards.

Qualifications:

• Current RN licensure in the state of Kansas
• Associate’s degree in nursing (minimum)
• Experience working with individuals with IDD preferred.
• Commitment to Goodwill’s mission, ethical standards, and inclusive culture.
• Strong communication, documentation, and collaboration skills.

Schedule:

Monday - Friday, 10:00am - 2:00pm

Organizational Responsibilities:

Work with individuals who have disabilities and or barriers to employment and participate in the achievement of their goals. Demonstrate a positive, role model. Display commitment and involvement towards Goodwill's mission.

Job Proficiencies:

Delegation, Action Oriented, Conflict Management, Customer Focus, Negotiating, Judgment and Problem Solving, Motivating People, Ethics and Trust, Written Communications, Oral Communications, Inter-Personal Communications, Cooperation, Creditability, Customer Service Orientation, Integrity, Initiative, Job Knowledge, Quality, Teamwork, Accuracy, Adaptability, Dependability, Planning and Organization, Goal Orientation/Achievement, Analytical, Persuasiveness, Computer Skills, Safety and Security. Administer medication.

Job Competencies:

Ability to analyze, revise and communicate health and safety related policies and procedures whenever it is necessary to initiate change.

MISSION STATEMENT

“To provide opportunities for people with disabilities and barriers to employment seeking independent and productive lives”

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:

• Ability to analyze, revise, and communicate health and safety related policies and procedures whenever it is necessary to initiate change.
• Provide medical care including but not limited to medication administration, medical treatments, basic first aid, emergency care, and assistance with medical devices such as catheters.
• Provide timely, complete, and regulatory compliant documentation.
• Provide high-quality clinical judgment and professionalism.
• Align with Goodwill’s mission and values of dignity, empowerment, and inclusion.
• Provide positive collaboration with staff, individuals served, families, and other stakeholders.
• Adhere to CARF and licensure standards.
• Maintain CPR instructor certification.

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Participate in the intake process for all new admissions, collecting and reviewing medical histories, physicians’ orders, and essential health information.
• Conduct annual CARF-compliant medical reviews to ensure continued standard alignments.
• Administer medications in accordance with physician orders and organizational policies.
• Provide first aid to individuals served and staff as needed.
• Monitor, review, and follow up on all medication changes recommended by consulting physicians or psychiatrists.
• Serve as primary liaison with community health providers, pharmacies, psychiatric consultants, and external agencies regarding medical concerns or updates.
• Communicate promptly with providers regarding incidents or changes in condition that occur while individuals served are at Goodwill.
• Approve and update EMARS in Therap monthly.
• Maintain and update health records in Therap to ensure timely, accurate, and regulatory compliant documentation.
• Coordinate annually with DSPs to update Therap Health Profiles for all individuals served.
• Participate in the GER review committee; review GERs weekly, and document relevant medical follow up.
• Ensure accurate, complete medical files for all individuals served compliant with licensure and CARF standards.
• Ensure appropriate procedures for obtaining, storing, dispensing, and disposing of medications.
• Provide medication administration training to direct support staff.
• Lead ongoing education sessions on medical topics relevant to compliance, best practices, and risk mitigation.
• Ensure new staff receive timely orientation to medication management procedures.
• Conduct and document monthly AED functionality checks.
• Organize and coordinate vaccine clinics for individuals served and staff.
• Provide input to program teams regarding ongoing medical needs, risk mitigation, and person-centered support strategies.
• Support individuals served in developing and maintaining physical and mental wellness.
• Collaborate with DSPs, Case Managers, leadership, and families to support holistic health outcomes.
• Other duties as assigned.

NOTE: Must pass/complete background check and maintain RN credentials.

STANDARDS FOR MEASURING PERFORMANCE/QUALITY STANDARDS:

• Attendance and punctuality.
• Quality and quantity of work performed.
• Attitude and overall effectiveness of working relations with all stakeholders.
• The manner in which duties and responsibilities, essential functions and job competencies are performed.
• Supports and values diversity.
• Ability to complete accurate transcription of all documentation, reports, and summaries in a timely manner.

Salary:

Non-exempt position