Posted: Mar 8, 2024

Part time RN

NOWCAP Services - Casper, WY
Part-time
Salary: $34.00 - $38.00 Hourly
Application Deadline: May 31, 2024
Nonprofit

NOWCAP Services wants to start a passion project - ensuring Wyoming residents can age at home and utilizing the PEARLs program to address depression and isolation.  We need a part time nurse with 1 year of home health experience to start the program.  Looking for someone who will also be passionate about addressing the mental health of people who feel isolated either due to age or disability.  Please send a resume and cover letter to [email protected].

General Description of Position: The primary function of a Registered Nurse (RN) is to act as the supervisory nurse for Home Health and Community Choices Waiver programs. This nurse will not supervise staff, rather the program as a whole. Nurse will provide direct skilled nursing services to participants of the Home Health/Community Choices Waiver program within the scope of the Wyoming Nurse Practice Act and program participants’ Individual Plans of Care.

Essential Duties of the Position:

1. This position requires that the employee read, write, type, speak and comprehend the English language.

2. This position requires that the employee report to work/training as scheduled, stay awake and alert during work/training, and follow company policy for arranging time away from work.

3. This position requires that the employee follow all policies and procedures at all times and as written unless official accommodation or dispensation is given by the Executive Director.

4. Employees in this position will interact with colleagues and participants professionally and in a manner consistent with policy.

5. This position may perform duties such as assisting participants with all activities of daily living including but not limited to safely transferring, repositioning or physically assisting the person (up to 50 pounds) to or from wheelchairs, beds, adaptive equipment, etc.

6. This position will be required to assist and/or demonstrate for employees the caring for participants including cleaning of all bodily fluids, personal care and hygiene, assistance with eating, etc.

7. This position may require extended periods of sitting, standing or walking for the duration of a work assignment.

8. This position is required to be certified and able to perform CPR, First Aid, and the verbal de-escalation and personal protective components of the Crisis Prevention Institute (CPI). These components may include, but are not limited to, bending, kneeling, reaching and supporting participants who are in crisis to ensure their safety.

9. This position is required to operate a computer and required software effectively and efficiently including typing, navigation, and interpretation of electronic data.

10. This position is required to provide training in various forms and methods to management, colleagues, and Direct Care Professionals or CNA staff as needed including but not limited to Individual Plans of Care, Behavior Support Plans, adaptive equipment, best practices or methods to working with an individual within their assigned program.

11. This position requires the ability to work varying days and hours.

12. This position completes an electronic time sheet for the assigned work time as per company policy.

13. This position requires that the employee maintain a valid driver’s license, maintain an insurable driving record, and operate any vehicle (personal or company owned) on behalf of the organization.

- Valid RN license in the state of practice.
- Preferably a minimum of 1 year of nursing experience in the Home Health/CCW setting.
- Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
- Ability to work effectively as part of a team.

If you are a dedicated Registered Nurse we encourage you to apply. Join our team and make a difference in the lives of our participants. Apply now!

Job Type: Part time

Salary: $34.00 - $38.00 per hour based on experience

Benefits:

  • 401(k) matching

Medical specialties:

  • Home Health

Physical setting:

  • Assisted living facility

Standard shift:

  • Day shift

Weekly schedule:

  • Monday to Friday

Work Location: In person