Registered Nurse, Developmental Disabilities
Newark, DE
Host Healthcare
5x8 hrs, Days
Referral Bonus
$1,645/weekOverview
- Start DateASAP
- Shift Breakdown5x8 hrs
- ShiftDays
- Duration13 weeks
- SettingHome Health
Pay
Benefits
- Referral bonus
- School loan reimbursement
- Vision benefits
- Wellness and fitness programs
- Company provided housing options
- License and certification reimbursement
- Life insurance
- Medical benefits
- Mileage reimbursement
- Pet insurance
- Discount program
- Employee assistance programs
- Guaranteed Hours
- Health savings account
- Holiday Pay
- 401k retirement plan
- Continuing Education
- Dental benefits
Qualifications
- Associate of Science in Nursing, Bachelor of Science or Bachelor of Science in Nursing
Description
Registered Nurse (Contract)
Location: Newark, Delaware
Employment Type: Contract
Contract Length: 13 weeks
Shift: Days (Monday - Friday, Normal Business Hours)
Hours per Week: 40
Job Summary
Provide consultative nursing services to individuals with intellectual and/or developmental disabilities to promote their best possible health. Assist with daily health-related tasks, advocate for routine and preventative healthcare, and collaborate with healthcare providers and support teams.
Key Responsibilities
- Maintain and review healthcare records to monitor health issues and document thoroughly.
- Develop and maintain therapeutic relationships with individuals, caregivers, families, and support networks.
- Oversee medication administration processes, documentation, and error reporting.
- Prepare reports on individuals’ health status.
- Provide nursing support and consultation in compliance with the Nurse Practice Act and physician orders.
- Educate unlicensed workforce and individuals served on health-related topics such as medication administration and infection control.
- Conduct ongoing nursing assessments, planning, and monitoring to promote optimal health.
- Ensure individuals receive routine and preventative health services tailored to gender, age, and health conditions.
- Advocate for essential health services through open communication with external healthcare providers.
- Coordinate training and support for delegated nursing tasks.
Required Qualifications
- Valid Registered Nurse (RN) license in Delaware
- Associate of Science in Nursing or Associate Degree in Nursing
- Minimum of 1 year of Home Health experience within the last year
- Current First Aid certification
- Other relevant nursing experience
Employer
Host Healthcare
231 nurses recommend working with Host Healthcare
Pros
Aly has been amazing to work with, very responsive, always willing to go the extra mile to make sure you have everything you need and will get you the Info if you don’t know. Best recruiter I’ve worked with
Cons
None
Recommends working with Host Healthcare
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We are on a mission to help others live better and we do this by helping the healers of the world be as comfortable as possible. With access to tens of thousands of travel nursing, therapy, and allied jobs in all 50 states, our responsive and friendly recruiters find your dream position based on what’s important to you.
During your assignment, get access to premium benefits, including Day 1 medical that continues up to 30 days between assignments, 401K matching, travel reimbursements, dedicated housing support, and more. We also offer 24/7 support from our team and access to our on-staff clinicians so you can feel comfortable and confident throughout your entire assignment.
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Newark, DE
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