LOCATION: Memphis (TN)
We are assisting a client that supports Tennesseans with intellectual and developmental disabilities (IDD) of all ages, to reach their maximum abilities and to lead dignified and meaningful lives through their Group Homes/Intermediate Care Facilities – meeting the lifelong needs of people with Intellectual and Developmental Disabilities.
Is your passion working with individuals with intellectual and developmental disabilities? If so, we want to hear from you. You will supervise LPN / LVNs providing care for residents living in several Group Home Settings around the Memphis, TN area.
The ideal candidate will have some supervisory experience, good assessment skills. Experience working with Individuals with Intellectual and Developmental Disabilities is a plus but you will be trained on working with the IDD population. Candidates should be capable of providing oversight and training of direct care staff in the monitoring of the medical systems. Additionally, the nurse will participate in team meetings and provide medically related in-services to program staff.
Key/Essential Functions & Responsibilities:
- Support medically frail people with disabilities
- Provide ongoing clinical supervision in collaboration with administrated supervisor to all nurses within the region
- Organize and provide clinical training in meetings
- Serve as a resource to the department members and agency staff by providing information as needed
- Select, orient, train, counsel, discipline and direct all nursing staff in collaboration with supervisors in the region
- To provide direct assistance in providing clinical coverage as requested by the Nursing coordinator, in any other aspect of the operation of the Nursing Department
- Take leadership role in setting up new nurses’ orientation schedules, training and supervision
QUALIFICATIONS:
- Valid Registered Nurses license as issued by the State Board of Nursing and be in good standing with the State of Tennessee
- Driver’s license with an acceptable driving record
- Prefer experience in supervision of other nurses
- Experience with intellectually and developmentally disabled population, preferred but not required
- Med/Surg experience
- Nursing homes, rehabs, or chronic/geriatric care experience
Enjoy the following benefits:
- Competitive pay
- 403(b) Retirement Savings plan
- Paid Training
- Great Benefits: Medical, Pharmacy, Vision, Dental, Disability
- Employee Assistance Program and Life insurance
- Paid Time Off
- Paid Holidays
- Multiple Shift Options
- Bonus Programs
- Tuition Reimbursement
- Employee Recognition Programs
- Professional Growth Opportunities
- Career Path to Leadership for DSPs
- Career Path to RN for LPNs
The above statements reflect the general duties considered necessary to describe the principal functions of the job as identified and shall not be considered as a detailed description of all the work requirements that may be inherent in the position.
For consideration, please send us your CV/resume in MS Word format only. If there is a viable match, one of our consultants will contact you within 24-48 hours.
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