Registered Nurse

Our mission is to serve, provide for, and champion individuals with disabilities.

Evergreen Life Services (ELS) is a charitable, non-profit organization that provides a full range of professional services to people with intellectual and developmental disabilities (IDD). Founded in the 1950s, today we are proud to serve more than 1,100 individuals with disabilities in 8 states.

Working at Evergreen Life Services isnt just a job; its a rewarding career. Whether you provide direct care in our adult day care or in a group home, or you serve in a support or corporate office role, you will be an important part of the Evergreen team.
If you are looking for a place where you can make a difference, at Evergreen Life Services you will change lives. Every employee is a valuable part of the team because, at Evergreen, everyone matters.

Position Description: Registered Nurse (RN)
FLSA Classification: Exempt
Reports To: Executive Director
Created: January 4, 2014
Revised: December 18, 2020

Job Summary
Responsible for providing nursing care in accordance with physicians orders and recognized nursing standards and according to Evergreens policies and procedures.

Essential Job Functions

• Maintain a current knowledge of each individual(s) served medical condition
• Provide or insure provision of nursing care in accordance with physicians orders and recognized nursing standards
• Provide supervision of LPNs
• Administer or insure administration of medications and treatment as prescribed by physicians
• Conduct quarterly nursing physical assessments as defined by Federal and State regulations for appropriate program(s).
• Participate in Interdisciplinary Team meetings
• Maintain accurate and complete records of nursing observations and care
• Provide sex education training to individual(s) served
• Train staff to recognize, interpret, and report individual(s) served conditions
• Implement and monitor preventive health care services for individual(s) served and instruct clients in good health habits
• Assist physicians in diagnostic and therapeutic measures
• Serve on committees as required
• Monitor and coordinate the services of physicians and medical providers to expedite medical services
• Conduct monthly trainings as required such as medication aid and other medical courses
• Review and sign monthly Medication Administration Records for individual(s) served in community homes and the Supported Independent Living Program
• Audit medication administration to ensure the absence of medical errors or documentation error
• Create and monitor a medication count sheet anytime a controlled substance is ordered
• Conduct training in homes and within other programs on interactions of various medications and their effectiveness on diagnosed illness
• Monitor OSHA Compliance and Infection Control as well as monthly audits to include patterns of reoccurring injury or illnesses of staff or individual(s) served
• Review medical records not limited to doctors appointments, lab work, effectiveness of medical treatment and medications
• Regular and punctual attendance

Qualifications/Experience/Job Knowledge

• Graduation from an accredited school of nursing. Must possess and maintain current registration.
• Prefer at least one (1) year experience working with developmentally disabled
• Must know how to determine and meet individual medical needs.
• Basic computer skills

Physical Requirements

• Frequent travel
• Constantly moves about to coordinate work
• Occasionally moves and positions objects weighing up to 50 pounds
• Occasionally provide assistance to individual(s) served including lifting and positioning
• Frequently exposed to viruses and infectious conditions
• Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities or a medical condition to perform the essential functions.

Supervisory Responsibilities

• May supervise others

Special Requirements

• Ability to meet the public in a manner that reflects creditably upon the organization and must have the ability to deal with individual(s) served and staff in a manner that is conducive to harmony and their best efforts
• Must be adaptable and have the ability to make decisions
• May be required to attend seminar or job-related training courses
• Must have understanding, patience and tact in dealing with individual(s) served, their families or advocates and other agencies involved in providing supports for individual(s) served
• Must have the ability to maintain good working relationships with Evergreen staff and with contacts from other agencies or entities
• Must be able to prioritize work tasks
• Must be able to work without close personal supervision

Employment Variables

• Some evening and weekend work may be required to meet the needs of the individual(s) served.
• Will be in constant contact with staff, consumers, their families and other support agencies.
• Must be able to be on-call on a regular basis and respond to emergencies in a timely manner.
• May be asked to work some evenings when required
• Must have a good driving record which meets the minimum requirements for Evergreen and reliable transportation.
• Must pass drug screen and criminal background check.

Working Environment

• May be required to work in a variety of settings and environments both indoors and outdoors.