RN Nursing Team Lead (Developmental Disabilities)
Job Description
RN Nurse Team Lead - Developmental Disabilities
Responsibilities may include:
Manage a team of nurses who care for clients in the LTC, as well as carry an abbreviated client caseload. Run weekly payroll and productivity reports. Address the behavioral and physical health needs of clients receiving treatment for psychiatric symptoms.
Perform health care screenings and check vital signs. Administering injections and other medications as needed.
Monitor and administer medication.
Provide guidance and oversight of nursing services, and serve as point of contact to LTC staff and business development team. Educate clients on pharmaceuticals.
Gather client information and history from the Nurse Practitioner.
Case management duties including coordination of community services.
Assist clients in building skills including emotion, stress and anger management, communication and interpersonal relationships.
Requirements for this position include:
Graduate of an accredited nursing program. RN license preferred or nurse with clear plan on accomplishment of this license in the near future as an expectation. Experience in psychiatric, mental and behavioral health services. Willingness to travel throughout assigned service area.
Preferably has experience working with individuals with developmental disabilities.
What ViaQuest can offer you:
Comprehensive training. Monthly productivity incentive bonus. Benefit package for full-time employees (including medical, vision, dental, disability and life insurance and a 401k). Paid-time off.
Premium holiday pay.
Mileage reimbursement.
Flexible scheduling.
Employee referral bonus program.