Job Description Job Description
$2,000 sign-on bonus available according to AHCS policy
Alleghany Highlands Community Services provides services and support to individuals in our community with behavioral health challenges and intellectual and developmental disabilities. Employee works as a team member providing person-centered active treatment and care for adults with developmental disabilities and related disabilities including physical disabilities, autism and sensory impairments located at our Merryfield Residence.
REQUIREMENTS
• Successful completion of education requirements for a Registered Nurse or Licensed Practical Nurse with a valid RN or LPN license to practice in VA (required)
• One year of nursing experience
• Valid driver's license and meet requirements of motor vehicle check, drug/alcohol testing and child abuse/neglect with the Va. Dept. of Social Services (required)
• Experience working with individuals having intellectual or developmental disabilities (preferred)
RESPONSIBILITIES
• The nurse is responsible for directing and providing the medical component of the ICF/IID services.
• The position requires coordination, implementation, documentation, and evaluation of health care services for nine individuals to assure complete integration with other services and the provision of active treatment.
• The nurse is a member of the ICF/IID Services Interdisciplinary team, providing training and direction to staff.
• The nurse works collaboratively with the Medical Director but is also expected to work independently with a high degree of accuracy, initiative, confidentiality and decision-making skills.
• The nurse will conduct medication administration pass audits and other audits at Merryfield ICF/IID and other locations within AHCS.
BENEFITS
• Virginia Retirement, Life Insurance, Health/Dental Insurance, Paid Holidays, PTO leave, and Educational Assistance