Resources for Human Development
Registered Nurse (RN)
Bethlehem, Pennsylvania•Full-time
$40.05 hourly
$40.05 hourly
About the Job
REGISTERED NURSE
Job Description
Registered Nurse
Full Time
Position Summary
The Registered Nurse (RN) position works closely with designated care teams which may include Counselors, Therapists, Case Managers, Direct Support Professionals, Physicians/Psychiatrists and program administrators to plan and implement care, including patient education, care management, triage, medication reconciliation and other duties. A commitment to the RHD values should be demonstrated as job duties are performed.
Essential Duties and Functions:
Direct Care:
- Administer medication as prescribed by the physician of record to all consumers within the program(s) to which they are assigned.
- Obtain accurate vital statistics (height, weight, temperature, blood pressure, pulse, respirations, etc.) for purposes of effective treatment.
- Assess and respond to new/potential/ ongoing health issues in persons served.
Administrative:
- Act as part of a multidisciplinary team designed to provide services from a holistic and Values based perspective.
- Manage the ordering, delivery, and storage of medications for the people served in accordance with the specific program or service.
- Complete documentation as required by RHD, funder/licensing/accreditation bodies.
Training and Development:
- Provide education to both people served and staff regarding common health concerns.
- Provide training to staff as required/requested in order to best meet the needs of people served.
- All other duties as assigned
Qualifications:
- A graduate of a school of professional Nursing (AD, hospital, or BSN); BSN preferred.
- Current license to practice in the state of operation
Working Conditions:
Hazard and Atmospheric Conditions
- Exposure to Fumes
- Exposure to Dust
- Exposure to Extreme Heat
- Exposure to Extreme Cold
- Wet and/or Humid
- Exposure to Loud Noise
- Exposure to Confined Places
- Mists or Gases
- Exposure to Mechanical Hazards
- Exposure to Chemical Hazards
- Exposure to Electrical Hazards
- Exposure to Burn Hazard
Additional Special Working Conditions:
- Physical requirements
Lifting Requirements:
- Sedentary: exerting up to 10 pounds of force occasionally, and/or a negligible amount of force frequently or constantly to left, carry, push, pull or move objects (including self). Most work involves sitting majority of the time.
- ☐ Light: exerting up to 20 pounds of force frequently, and/or negligible amount of force constantly to move objects. The use of arm and/or leg control requires force greater than sedentary, but worker still sits majority of time.
- ☒ Medium: exerting up to 50 pounds of force occasionally, and/or up to 20 pounds of force frequently, and/or up to 10 pounds constantly to move objects.
- Heavy: exerting up to 100 pounds of force occasionally, and/or up to 50 pounds of force frequently, and/or up to 20 pounds of force constantly to move objects.
- ☐ Very Heavy: exerting over 100 pounds of force occasionally, and/or move 50 pounds of force constantly to move objects.
Physical Requirements:
- Stand or Sit (stationary position)
- Walk
- Use hands or fingers to handle or feel (operate, activate, prepare, inspect, position)
- Climb (stairs/ladders)
- Talk/Hear (communicate, converse, convey, express/exchange information)
- See (detect, identify, recognize, inspect, assess)
- Pushing or Pulling
- Repetitive Motion
- Reaching (high or low)
- Kneel, Stoop, Crouch or Crawl (position self, move)
About Resources for Human Development
Apis Services, Inc. (a wholly owned subsidiary of Inperium, Inc.) provides a progressive platform for delivering Shared Services to Inperium and its Constellation of affiliate companies. Allowing these entities to advance their mission and vision. By exploring geographical program expansion and focusing on quality outcome measures to create cost savings that result in reinvestment into the organizations stakeholders through capacity creation and employee compensation betterment.
Apis Services, Inc. and affiliate’s provide equal employment opportunities for all employees and applicants for employment in compliance with all federal and all applicable state and local laws and regulations, including nondiscrimination in hiring and employment. All employment decisions are made without regard to race, color, religion, gender, national origin, ancestry, age, sexual orientation, gender identity and expression, disability, genetic information, marital status, pregnancy/childbirth, veteran status or any other basis protected by law. This policy of non-discrimination and equal employment opportunities extends to every phase and aspect of hiring and employment.
Apis Services, Inc. and affiliate’s provide equal employment opportunities for all employees and applicants for employment in compliance with all federal and all applicable state and local laws and regulations, including nondiscrimination in hiring and employment. All employment decisions are made without regard to race, color, religion, gender, national origin, ancestry, age, sexual orientation, gender identity and expression, disability, genetic information, marital status, pregnancy/childbirth, veteran status or any other basis protected by law. This policy of non-discrimination and equal employment opportunities extends to every phase and aspect of hiring and employment.