Registered Nurse

Penn-Mar Provides:

• Stable Mon-Fri work schedule 8:00a-4:30p, primarily in an office setting
• Minimal On-Call Responsibility: available to respond to after-hours health-related inquiries from direct support team members via phone call or text message, providing clinical direction as needed. In certain situations, an occasional evening or weekend on-site visit may be required to address urgent health or support needs.
• Annual salary starting at $65,000
• Paid vacation days and holiday pay
• Employee referral bonus program
• Extensive paid training, as well as continual opportunities for further job-related education and career advancement
• Tuition Reimbursement
• Supportive leadership team who wants to help YOU succeed
• Medical, dental, vision, short- and long-term disability
• 403b retirement plan

The Registered Nurse (RN) is responsible for:

• Oversight and coordination of medical care for people supported, including:

• attending medical appointments and hospital visits, supporting hospital/rehab discharges, and train team members on new procedures

• actively participating in hospital discharges, ensuring team members are trained on any changes or new procedures

• obtaining medical equipment and supplies

• coordinating equipment inspections and repairs as needed

• assisting with medication management and coordinating with pharmacies

• liaising with medical providers and team members, other support staff

• reviewing medical documentation for accuracy and ensuring recommendations are implemented

• HRST

• obtain HRST Clinical Reviewer Certification

• complete timely Clinical Reviews

• review and apply training recommendations in coordination with operations supervisors

• Training

• manage PA Medication Administration initial training and ensure timely revalidation for all PA team members

• support Penn-Mar's Learning & Development team by facilitating organizational training as needed

• Provide thorough training in tasks including feeding tube procedures, vital signs, nebulizer treatments, lifts, oxygen therapy, specialized diets, etc.

• Responding to after-hours calls and messages from direct support team members, providing clinical direction as needed

• Following all incident reporting based on state requirements in a timely manner

• Actively participating in ODP or PAR nursing related meetings/groups

Minimum Requirements:

• Hold a Pennsylvania RN license
• Valid driver's license with at least 2 years of driving experience on a full license (time spent driving on a learner's permit/provisional license does NOT count toward this requirement)
• High School Diploma/GED
• One year of nursing experience in a healthcare setting preferred
• Previous experience supporting individuals with disabilities preferred

Physical Requirements:

• Lift and carry or otherwise move items weighing 20/50 pounds regularly/occasionally
• Transfer or assist in transferring individuals
• Adequate visual acuity to perform essential functions
• Read, write, and speak English to communicate with individuals and team members

Penn-Mar is an Equal Opportunity Employer and is committed to diversity and inclusion.