About This Position
Who we are
We are Alpha Supported Living Services, a non-profit organization, we provide residential and community-based services to adults with developmental and intellectual disabilities. Our primary objective at Alpha is to enhance the quality of life for each of our clients by aiding them in learning, personal development, and fostering increased independence. Since 1974, we've been dedicated to offering supported living, group home, community inclusion, and representative payee services, expanding our reach across King, Snohomish, and Spokane counties in Washington State. At Alpha, our commitment lies in treating every client with utmost dignity and respect while also valuing and nurturing the abilities of our employees to foster their professional growth.
Job Summary
Under the direction of the North Branch Director the Registered Nurse provides nursing services and is responsible for overseeing general health, nutrition, and medical needs for program participants. The Registered Nurse will also interact with program participants and so must be familiar with the Residential Service Guidelines issued by the Developmental Disabilities Administration. At all times, the Registered Nurse will seek to act in accord with the principles and values expressed in the guidelines and uphold the agency mission “to serve individuals with developmental disabilities by providing an array of residential and other support services that will result in maximizing the person’s quality of life.”
Day-to-Day
Ensure that the medical needs of program participants are met
Maintain contact with program participants on, at least, a monthly basis in order to properly oversee general health and medical stability. For those receiving nursing hours as part of the DSHS contract, the nurse will provide direct nursing contact as required by contract
Develop a medical care plan as part of IISP for each participant with exceptional medical This plan will be updated on an annual basis, at minimum
Perform the necessary nursing tasks and provide medically necessary care and support to program participants
Provide basic physical examinations as outlined in participants’ medical care plan (included in the IISP)
Communicate with guardians and other authorized parties of health issues before and after medical appointments
Schedule and attend medical appointments to ensure proper oversight of health needs; Document any health care appointments
Work with others to maintain a record of appointments and ensure that every participant receives an annual physical and dental examination annually (at a minimum)
Review all health care providers’ recommendations, ensuring the recommendations are followed; Communicate and document updates as needed so that participant care is supported at all times
Provide medication oversight; Fill new prescriptions and order refills as necessary or as prescribed; Works with the pharmacy and health care providers to develop and maintain accurate medication administration records for each program participant, updating as necessary
Provide oversight of the dietary and nutrition needs of the participants
Develop menu plans and train staff on implementation
Provide oversight of grocery items purchased, as well as meals prepared to ensure the menu plans are being followed for medically-sensitive dietary plans (gluten-free/casein-free, diabetic, allergy prevention, )
Provide guidance and training to employees regarding participants medical needs and medications
Provide training as requested or as necessary to ensure participants receive appropriate medical supports; Develop and deliver training that meets participant needs
Informs staff of recommendations from appointments and information pertaining to new medications and/or treatments
Maintain medical documentation as necessary or relevant (includes, but is not limited to)
Psychoactive medications
Informed consents
Treatment plans
Medication reviews
Nurse delegation paperwork, including collaboration with Delegating Nurse to ensure compliance with regulations and statutes
Participate in staff meetings and training sessions. Attend other meetings and seminars; Complete individual training requirements annually
Create and maintain electronic medical record information system records and compiles reports from the database
Performs other duties as needed or assigned on a daily basis
Who we are looking for
Basic clinical and diagnostic skills and the ability to use these skills to develop training and guide others towards using knowledge in a way that supports client needs
Knowledge of human behavior and performance; individual differences in ability, personality, and interests; learning and motivation; psychological research methods; and the assessment and treatment of behavioral and affective disorders.
Knowledge of developmental and intellectual disabilities, including Autism Spectrum Disorder and other diagnoses with a corresponding behavioral component.
Able to motivate, develop, and direct people as they work, identifying the best people for the job and monitor/assess the performance of self, other individuals, or organizations to make improvements or take corrective
Advanced skills necessary to identify complex problems and review related information to develop and evaluate options and implement
Intermediate ability to communicate with people inside and outside the organization, representing the organization to customers, the public, government, and other external sources. This information can be exchanged in person, in writing, or by telephone or e-mail.
Job Requirements
At least 18 years of age
An Associate’s or Bachelor’s degree in nursing, or completion of a Diploma program in nursing
Active and valid Registered Nurse license issued by the Washington Department of Health
At least six months experience working as a nurse
Have a Washington State Drivers license, current vehicle and able to be covered on Alpha Supported Living Services’ automobile insurance plan based upon his/her driving record
Background inquiry clearance from an authorized state agency
Starting Wage:
$42.50 per hour
Wage Scale:
$42.50 $58.00 per hour
Benefits:
Benefits for Full-Time Employees (30 hours or more a week) include Medical, Dental, Vision, 403(b) (non-profit version of a 401(k)) with company match, Life Insurance, Tuition Savings Program, and Tuition Reimbursement. Employees working 34 or more hours a week are eligible for PTO accrual.
Please note: As of 10-18-21 all workers in Long-Term Care are required to be vaccinated against COVID-19.
Equal Opportunity Employer
This employer is required to notify all applicants of their rights pursuant to federal employment laws. For further information, please review the Know Your Rights (https://www.eeoc.gov/poster) notice from the Department of Labor.
We are Alpha Supported Living Services, a non-profit organization, we provide residential and community-based services to adults with developmental and intellectual disabilities. Our primary objective at Alpha is to enhance the quality of life for each of our clients by aiding them in learning, personal development, and fostering increased independence. Since 1974, we've been dedicated to offering supported living, group home, community inclusion, and representative payee services, expanding our reach across King, Snohomish, and Spokane counties in Washington State. At Alpha, our commitment lies in treating every client with utmost dignity and respect while also valuing and nurturing the abilities of our employees to foster their professional growth.
Job Summary
Under the direction of the North Branch Director the Registered Nurse provides nursing services and is responsible for overseeing general health, nutrition, and medical needs for program participants. The Registered Nurse will also interact with program participants and so must be familiar with the Residential Service Guidelines issued by the Developmental Disabilities Administration. At all times, the Registered Nurse will seek to act in accord with the principles and values expressed in the guidelines and uphold the agency mission “to serve individuals with developmental disabilities by providing an array of residential and other support services that will result in maximizing the person’s quality of life.”
Day-to-Day
Ensure that the medical needs of program participants are met
Maintain contact with program participants on, at least, a monthly basis in order to properly oversee general health and medical stability. For those receiving nursing hours as part of the DSHS contract, the nurse will provide direct nursing contact as required by contract
Develop a medical care plan as part of IISP for each participant with exceptional medical This plan will be updated on an annual basis, at minimum
Perform the necessary nursing tasks and provide medically necessary care and support to program participants
Provide basic physical examinations as outlined in participants’ medical care plan (included in the IISP)
Communicate with guardians and other authorized parties of health issues before and after medical appointments
Schedule and attend medical appointments to ensure proper oversight of health needs; Document any health care appointments
Work with others to maintain a record of appointments and ensure that every participant receives an annual physical and dental examination annually (at a minimum)
Review all health care providers’ recommendations, ensuring the recommendations are followed; Communicate and document updates as needed so that participant care is supported at all times
Provide medication oversight; Fill new prescriptions and order refills as necessary or as prescribed; Works with the pharmacy and health care providers to develop and maintain accurate medication administration records for each program participant, updating as necessary
Provide oversight of the dietary and nutrition needs of the participants
Develop menu plans and train staff on implementation
Provide oversight of grocery items purchased, as well as meals prepared to ensure the menu plans are being followed for medically-sensitive dietary plans (gluten-free/casein-free, diabetic, allergy prevention, )
Provide guidance and training to employees regarding participants medical needs and medications
Provide training as requested or as necessary to ensure participants receive appropriate medical supports; Develop and deliver training that meets participant needs
Informs staff of recommendations from appointments and information pertaining to new medications and/or treatments
Maintain medical documentation as necessary or relevant (includes, but is not limited to)
Psychoactive medications
Informed consents
Treatment plans
Medication reviews
Nurse delegation paperwork, including collaboration with Delegating Nurse to ensure compliance with regulations and statutes
Participate in staff meetings and training sessions. Attend other meetings and seminars; Complete individual training requirements annually
Create and maintain electronic medical record information system records and compiles reports from the database
Performs other duties as needed or assigned on a daily basis
Who we are looking for
Basic clinical and diagnostic skills and the ability to use these skills to develop training and guide others towards using knowledge in a way that supports client needs
Knowledge of human behavior and performance; individual differences in ability, personality, and interests; learning and motivation; psychological research methods; and the assessment and treatment of behavioral and affective disorders.
Knowledge of developmental and intellectual disabilities, including Autism Spectrum Disorder and other diagnoses with a corresponding behavioral component.
Able to motivate, develop, and direct people as they work, identifying the best people for the job and monitor/assess the performance of self, other individuals, or organizations to make improvements or take corrective
Advanced skills necessary to identify complex problems and review related information to develop and evaluate options and implement
Intermediate ability to communicate with people inside and outside the organization, representing the organization to customers, the public, government, and other external sources. This information can be exchanged in person, in writing, or by telephone or e-mail.
Job Requirements
At least 18 years of age
An Associate’s or Bachelor’s degree in nursing, or completion of a Diploma program in nursing
Active and valid Registered Nurse license issued by the Washington Department of Health
At least six months experience working as a nurse
Have a Washington State Drivers license, current vehicle and able to be covered on Alpha Supported Living Services’ automobile insurance plan based upon his/her driving record
Background inquiry clearance from an authorized state agency
Starting Wage:
$42.50 per hour
Wage Scale:
$42.50 $58.00 per hour
Benefits:
Benefits for Full-Time Employees (30 hours or more a week) include Medical, Dental, Vision, 403(b) (non-profit version of a 401(k)) with company match, Life Insurance, Tuition Savings Program, and Tuition Reimbursement. Employees working 34 or more hours a week are eligible for PTO accrual.
Please note: As of 10-18-21 all workers in Long-Term Care are required to be vaccinated against COVID-19.
Equal Opportunity Employer
This employer is required to notify all applicants of their rights pursuant to federal employment laws. For further information, please review the Know Your Rights (https://www.eeoc.gov/poster) notice from the Department of Labor.
