Registered Nurse

Job Summary

Delivers care to clients utilizing the nursing processes of assessment, planning, intervention, implementation, and evaluation: and effectively interacts with clients, families, and other ID team members while maintaining standards of professional nursing.

Tasks, Duties, and Responsibilities

• Utilizes the nursing processes by demonstrating appropriate assessment, planning, implementation, and evaluation of the clients’ care, as evidenced by client/staff observation.
• Assesses the clients’ health care needs; collects and documents the clients’ current health status.
• Makes accurate and ongoing assessment of clients’ status and responds appropriately.
• Sets priorities for nursing action in a logical sequence according to Clients’ needs and Medical Providers’ orders.
• Evaluates and analyzes a given situation and makes decisions within the scope of licensed practice.
• Formulates a plan of care.
• Evaluates and performs ongoing assessment and revises plan of care based on new data, clients’ condition.
• Ensures all clinical activities are carried out in accordance with the Health Care Plan
• Performs evaluation of new and existing clients to determine priority of suitably of treatment and need for modifications.
• Documents accurate, legible ongoing assessment of client status.
• Demonstrates accurate and timely documentation.
• Documents client care, which reflects nursing intervention, client response to care provided, and client needs, problems, capabilities, limitations, and progress toward goals.
• Documentation to include evidence of appropriate client/staff teaching and the understanding of the instructions noted in the client’s chart.
• Maintains up to date information in client’s chart regarding all appointments and procedures.
• Compiles data for periodic assessment of client’s physical condition and evaluation of the effectiveness of health care procedures.
• Documents all communication with MD’s, families, case managers program etc. in client’s chart.
• Notifies and documents changes in client’s condition to all appropriate parties.
• Trains client/staff and others appropriate health information in a timely manner and shares information material, performs direct care utilizing established procedures, policies and standards as evidenced by client/staff feedback.
• Observes and documents clients’ response to pertinent medications.
• Demonstrates necessary skills and knowledge to provide care for clients according to their needs.
• Demonstrates ability to handle emergency situations in a prompt, precise, and professional manner.
• Provides personal client care to promote comfort and well-being of the client acknowledging physiological and psychological needs.
• Promotes effective communication with all staff members and communicates pertinent information to the appropriate persons regarding the ongoing health status of each client in a timely manner.
• Ensures and demonstrates accurate and timely documentation.
• Accurately transcribes and/or follows physician orders according to policies and procedures.
• Performs other duties as may be assigned.

Values

Innovation – We encourage creativity and innovation because we believe that by striving for more efficient and effective ways of doing things, we can achieve exceptional results. Our drive for success is shared by all.  Our organization focuses on solutions and refuses to maintain the status quo. We challenge our team to be ahead of industry trends as we strive to lead and not follow.

Collaboration – We believe that working together collaboratively is the foundation of a culture that values teamwork, communication, and cooperation. This belief is central to every part of our business, both internally and externally, and strengthens our community.

Accountability – We take responsibility for our actions and for delivering on our commitments. We believe that by being transparent and accountable, we build trust and maintain the respect of our stakeholders.

Respect – We treat everyone with respect and dignity. We value inclusivity and believe that by upholding a culture of respect, we can foster a positive and supportive work environment. We treat others as we would want to be treated.

Empathy – We value empathy and understanding in all our interactions. We seek to understand the perspectives and needs of our colleagues, clients, and stakeholders to meet them with kindness and compassion.

Knowledge, Skills, and Education

• Valid license as an RN in the State of California.
• Experience providing services to individuals with developmental and intellectual disabilities preferred.
• Ability to read, write and understand the English language. 
• Able to establish and maintain effective relationships with clients, co-workers, neighbors, volunteers, vendors, and the public.
• Possess a high degree of patience and the ability to tolerate frustrating situations.
• Knowledge of HIPAA Guidelines and Patient Privacy required.
• Current CPR/First Aid certification for Healthcare Professionals is required.
• Ability to multi-task and manage work time efficiently.
• Ability to drive an agency vehicle lawfully and safely in all traffic situations and weather conditions.

Physical Requirements/Work Environment

This job operates in an office and in residential environments.  While performing the duties of the job, the employee is regularly required to see, talk, hear, walk, bend, stoop, sit, stand, and reach. The employee is frequently required to stand, walk, and sit. The employee may frequently move to interact with fellow employees and/or clients. Additionally, the individual may be required to lift objects weighing up to 30 pounds.

Equal Opportunity Employer Statement

Home of Guiding Hands is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, religion, color, national origin, sex (including pregnancy, sexual orientation, or gender identity/expression), age, marital status, status as a protected veteran, among other things, or status as a qualified individual with disability.

About HGH

Home of Guiding Hands is a non-profit organization that was established in 1967 by a small group of dedicated and ambitious community members. The Mission of HGH is "to improve the lives of those we serve". We support children and adults in San Diego and Imperial Counties with intellectual and developmental disabilities, such as Down syndrome, epilepsy, autism, and cerebral palsy. We provide a full continuum of care including residential care in specialized group homes, independent living support, respite care, and adult foster home services.  Additionally, we provide early childhood assessments and services, tailored day support, Life Planning workshops, county-wide transportation services, and on-site activities at our resource center.

To see all our available career opportunities please visit: https://www.guidinghands.org/careers/