Job Description
Job DescriptionBe Part of our Circle.
Join our Circle in this full-time, Monday-Friday daytime opportunity!!
We empower people with intellectual and developmental disabilities to live their best life. That is our mission—not only to those we serve, but to those we employ. This mutually shared sense of purpose drives our decisions and actions. Come as you are and achieve better lives as part of the St. Louis Arc family of individuals in this vital role.
To further our mission of helping individuals with intellectual and/or developmental disabilities to live their best possible lives, the St. Louis Arc is seeking a dedicated and enthusiastic professional to join our nursing team. This is a full-time, 40 hours/week (M-F) salaried role with an annual salary of $70,000-$75,000.
What you will do:
Ensure quality health and safety services are delivered to individuals with intellectual and developmental disabilities. Support individuals to maintain the best possible health and receive the most appropriate medical care available.
- Adhere to Arc Core Values of Respect, Collaboration, and Empowerment
- Advise the Residential and/or Day Programs teams and medical teams in planning and developing administrative and operational policies, procedures, and future planning
- Serve as liaison for the Residential and/or Day Programs teams in regard to state, professional, and accrediting groups
- Manage individual data and medical records
- Ensure implementation of proper health care plans as ordered by physicians
- Participate in the agency’s Workers' Compensation case management as assigned
- Prepare and maintain all healthcare-related reports and forms
- Train and support direct care staff on delegated nursing duties and medication administration procedures
- Deliver care with appropriate age and cultural competence and according to individualized needs
- Demonstrate and support all St. Louis Arc Diversity and Inclusion practices/initiatives
What you can expect from us:
We'll celebrate and empower your unique gifts and contributions.
- We’ll help you help others. You’ll be embraced and uplifted in our inclusive circle of support.
- You'll have a voice and the autonomy to put into action your ideas for doing your job better—and serve others better.
- Hands-on leadership that empowers team member innovation.
- Opportunities to learn and grow, plus benefits to support your personal and professional well-being such as health insurance, retirement, and time off.
- STUDENT LOAN REPAYMENT ASSISTANCE
- Individuals in this role may be eligible for up to $250 per month paid directly to their student loan vendor. Ask your recruiter for details.
What we expect of you:
The flexible, respectful individual we see is an innovative and quick thinker with these qualifications:
- Bachelor’s degree in Nursing preferred
- Ability to obtain Department of Mental Health Community RN status within 30 days of hire
- Valid Missouri RN License
- Two or more years of previous nursing experience
- Two or more of experience working with individuals with intellectual/developmental disabilities
- CPR/FA training - provided by St. Louis Arc at no charge
- Valid Driver’s License and Auto Insurance
We look forward to welcoming someone with the following knowledge and skills:
- Knowledge of current federal and state laws and regulations that apply to residential locations
- Extensive computer and database software and word processing software
- Working knowledge of various medical conditions and terminology
- Knowledge of diagnoses most commonly associated with individuals with developmental/intellectual disabilities
- Knowledge of assistive medical devices and how to best utilize them
- Strong organizational and time management skills
- Strong problem-solving skills and the ability to prioritize responsibilities
- Understanding of confidentiality obligations and nursing best practices
- Ability to undertake a variety of diverse care tasks and work in a multidisciplinary team.
Join our circle.Apply today.About St. Louis Arc:
Since 1950, people with disabilities and their families have been placing their trust with the St. Louis Arc. Today, our 055+ team members serve more than 4,500 children, teens, and adults with autism spectrum disorders, Down syndrome, intellectual and other developmental disabilities.