Job ID No.: 30-0426
Job Title: Registered Nurse (RN) – DBHDD, HRST, IDD
Schedule: Part-time (22-25 hours/week) - This role will begin Part-time and progress to FULL-TIME over the next 3-6 mos.
Location: Valley Brook - Marietta, GA 30008 (In-Person)
Job Description
We are seeking a dedicated and experienced Registered Nurse to join our team supporting individuals with intel lectual and developmental disabilities. The ideal candidate brings strong clinical skills and hands-on experience with DBHDD standards, HRST assessments, updating HRST, Proxy scoring, IDD Connect, HCBS waiver requirements, LPN oversight, and maintaining current and accurate health care plans.
Key Responsibilities
· Complete, update, and maintain HRST assessments in alignment with DBHDD requirements
· Ensure timely HRST updates when health status, medications, or risk factors change
· Conduct Proxy assessments and ensure accurate scoring and documentation for DSPs
· Develop, maintain, and update current and accurate health care plans based on assessed needs
· Review health care plans regularly to ensure they reflect the individual’s present condition and supports
· Navigate and update IDD Connect for service authorizations, documentation, and compliance
· Apply knowledge of HCBS waiver standards to ensure service delivery meets regulatory expectations
· Provide clinical oversight, guidance, and support to LPNs
· Monitor health status, risk indicators, and clinical needs of individuals served
· Collaborate with interdisciplinary teams to implement person-centered care plans
· Train and support direct support professionals and caregivers on health-related protocols
· Participate in audits, quality reviews, and continuous improvement initiatives
· Ensure compliance with DBHDD regulations, HCBS requirements, agency policies, and best-practice standards
Qualifications
· Active Georgia RN license
· Proficiency in updating HRST
· Knowledgeable in Proxy assessments, IDD Connect, HCBS requirements, and maintaining accurate health care plans
· Prior experience providing oversight to LPNs (preferred)
· Strong assessment, documentation, and critical-thinking skills
· Ability to work independently and collaboratively
· Commitment to person-centered, high-quality care
· Ability to pass a background check
· Experience with Therapy and IDD Connect a plus
Experience
· 3-5 years of experience working with people with mental disabilities and IDD
· Minimum of 2 years' experience with DBHDD policies, HRST processes
Education
Required Minimum Education:
· Associates Nursing or Diploma (Nurse) Nursing; or
· B.S. in Nursing (preferred).
Required Minimum License(s) and Certification(s):
· All certifications are required upon hire unless otherwise stated.
· BLS - Basic Life Support or ARC-BLS - Amer Red Cross Basic Life Support or BLS-I - Basic Life Support – Instructor
· RN - Reg Nurse (Single State) or RN-COMPACT - RN - Multi-state Compact
If you’re an RN who values purpose, accuracy, leadership, and compassionate care, we’d love to hear from you!