Home Health Registered Nurse (RN)

Registered Nurse (Developmental Disabilities) | Creative Community Services, Inc.

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• $70,000–$72,000 Position Overview The Registered Nurse (RN) reports to the Program Director and Clinical Supervisor and plays a key role in ensuring the health, safety, and well-being of individuals with developmental disabilities served by Creative Community Services, Inc.
• This full-time position requires travel within an hour of our Norcross office and the ability to work flexible hours as needed.
• The RN will provide clinical oversight, health care planning, medication training, and consultative support to staff, individuals, and families, while serving as a positive role model aligned with the mission and values of CCS.
• Essential Duties and Responsibilities Medical Oversight & Clinical Support Maintain a consistent caseload with regular home visits to individuals in Host Home and CA settings.
• Ensure all medications are properly examined for accuracy, storage, and expiration.
• Demonstrate sound clinical judgment and strong decision-making regarding the safety and care of individuals.
• Provide direct training and consultation on medication administration and disposal, health care planning, and recognizing signs of illness.
• Understand the use and management of psychotropic medications.
• Educate staff, including Community Assistants (CAs), Host Home Providers (HHPs), and Family Consultants (FCs), on medical best practices and individual care needs.
• Serve as a resource for the Critical Response Team (CRT) in navigating complex or urgent medical situations.
• Training & Documentation Conduct onboarding medical training for new HHPs and CAs, including instruction on Health Care Plans (HCPs), medication protocols, and clinical procedures.
• Complete and update annual Health Care Plans for each individual, collaborating with the individual, HHPs, and Family Consultants.
• Utilize the IDD / HRST Portal to document and monitor health information.
• Complete HRST training and perform annual ratings and updates as needed.
• Communication & Collaboration Maintain regular and responsive communication with individuals, family members, and team members to provide medical education and answer questions related to care and medication.
• Collaborate with interdisciplinary teams to ensure person-centered health support is integrated into overall care planning.
• Physical Requirements Ability to lift up to 50 lbs and perform essential job duties that include sitting, standing, walking, speaking, hearing, and driving.
• Must have a valid Georgia driver’s license and reliable transportation.
• Other Duties Perform other job-related duties as assigned by supervisors.
• Confidentiality and Ethics Adhere strictly to CCS’s policies on confidentiality, particularly regarding individual medical history, diagnoses, and treatment plans.
• Comply with agency policies, including the Corporal Punishment Policy, and demonstrate ethical and respectful interactions with all clients and staff.
• Qualifications Graduate of an accredited School of Nursing.
• Current licensure as a Registered Nurse in the State of Georgia.
• Minimum of one year experience in psychiatric or mental health nursing and one year of experience with medication management, preferably in a developmental disabilities setting.
• Strong communication, teaching, and interpersonal skills required.
• Comfortable working independently and in collaboration with multidisciplinary teams.   Powered by JazzHR