RN Consultant - Intellectual and Developmental Disabilities

Schedule

Monday - Friday (Normal Business Hours)

Assignment Duration

This is a 13-week contract position.

Job Description

The RN Consultant provides consultative services to assist people with intellectual and/or developmental disabilities in achieving their best possible health. To promote healthy lifestyles, Nursing Consultants assist individuals with daily health-related tasks, advocate with healthcare providers for routine and preventative healthcare, and present options that would improve health to individuals and their support teams.

Responsibilities

• Maintain and review healthcare records of persons served to monitor health issues and provide thorough documentation.
• Develop and maintain effective therapeutic relationships with the individual's circle of support, including caregivers and families.
• Conduct quality control of medication administration processes, documentation, and error reporting.
• Provide nursing support and consultation in accordance with the state's Nurse Practice Act and physician orders.
• Deliver health-related education to unlicensed workforce and individuals served (e.g., medication administration, infection control).
• Conduct comprehensive ongoing nursing assessments, planning, and monitoring of health status to promote best possible health.
• Ensure individuals receive routine and preventative health services according to their health conditions.
• Establish open communication with external healthcare providers to advocate for essential health services.
• Complete the coordination and process of training delegated nursing tasks and provide ongoing support.

Required Experience / Certifications / Licensure

• Bachelor of Science or Associate Degree in Nursing.
• Active Registered Nurse licensure for Delaware without restrictions.
• Developmental Disabilities Nursing Association Accreditation preferred.
• A minimum of one year of general nursing experience is required; additional IDD experience is preferred.
• Certification in CPR & First Aid.
• Valid driver's license.

Why ARMStaffing?

At ARMStaffing, we take care of our employees! We offer:

• Health Benefits: Medical, Dental, Vision, Life, and more
• Onboarding Made Easy: We handle physicals, titers, and more so you can focus on care
• Clinical Support: In-house clinical team available to assist and advocate
• 401k Retirement Plan: Eligible after waiting period; 4% match with 5% contribution
• Recruiter Matching: Get paired with a recruiter based on your location and specialty
• Extras: Travel reimbursement, housing allowance, meals, referral bonuses, and more

We're not the only ones who think ARMStaffing should be your first choice. Here’s why:

• SIA’s Top-50 Fastest Growing Healthcare Staffing Firms – 2019
• SIA’s Largest Healthcare Staffing Agencies in the U.S. – 2023
• Top Workplace in the Lehigh Valley – 2022, 2023
• Perfect scores for 'Name, Not a Number' and 'Recruiters' Personalities' on Highway Hypodermics
• We've earned The Joint Commission’s Gold Seal of Approval for healthcare staffing 15 years strong and counting!

Contract & local rates may vary based on location and applicant residency. Ask your ARMStaffing recruiter for details!