Alleghany Highlands Community Services provides services and support to individuals in our community with behavioral health challenges and intellectual and developmental disabilities. Employee works as a team member providing person-centered active treatment and care for adults with developmental disabilities and related disabilities including physical disabilities, autism and sensory impairments located at our Merryfield Residence.

REQUIREMENTS

• Successful completion of education requirements for a Registered Nurse or Licensed Practical Nurse with a valid RN or LPN license to practice in VA (required)
• One year of nursing experience
• Valid driver's license and meet requirements of motor vehicle check, drug/alcohol testing and child abuse/neglect with the Va. Dept. of Social Services (required)
• Experience working with individuals having intellectual or developmental disabilities (preferred)

RESPONSIBILITIES

• The nurse is responsible for directing and providing the medical component of the ICF/IID services.
• The position requires coordination, implementation, documentation, and evaluation of health care services for nine individuals to assure complete integration with other services and the provision of active treatment.
• The nurse is a member of the ICF/IID Services Interdisciplinary team, providing training and direction to staff.
• The nurse works collaboratively with the Medical Director but is also expected to work independently with a high degree of accuracy, initiative, confidentiality and decision-making skills.
• The nurse will conduct medication administration pass audits and other audits at Merryfield ICF/IID and other locations within AHCS.

BENEFITS

• Virginia Retirement, Life Insurance, Health/Dental Insurance, Paid Holidays, PTO leave, and Educational Assistance