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Special Needs Program NurseThe Learning Tree, Inc. • Pelham, AL, US
Special Needs Program Nurse

Special Needs Program Nurse

The Learning Tree, Inc. • Pelham, AL, US
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The Learning Tree is seeking a compassionate medical professional to fill the role of nurse for our residential program in Pelham, Alabama.

The Learning Tree is a nonprofit organization that has been providing Behavior Analytic services for over 40 years. The Learning Tree serves children, adolescents, adults, and families throughout the state of Alabama with four regional campuses.

Benefits :

  • Excellent Blue Cross Blue Shield Medical, Dental, and Orthodontic Health Insurance Complementary Vision and $100,000 life insurance policy through Lincoln Life Insurance
  • Competitive Salary - Negotiable with experience and level of education / certification
  • Employer Match 403(b) Retirement Account
  • Generous Discretionary Leave Policy
  • Paid Training and Professional Development

Essential Duties and Responsibilities shall include but is not limited to the following :

  • Medication Checks and oversight of administration of medications and staff training related to medication administration
  • Ensure correct documentation of medication administration
  • Communicate information about student change of medical condition to staff
  • Maintain student medical records, including setting up files for new students as needed
  • Occasionally schedule appointments for students with medical providers
  • Oversee ordering and inventory of medications
  • Ensure storage of medications in compliance with applicable standards
  • Group Home medication audits
  • Able to communicate professionally and respectfully with nursing department and staff
  • Other duties deemed necessary by Coordinator or Nursing Services (discussed in interview)

    • Education and / or Work Experience Requirements :

  • Valid and current non restricted, unencumbered RN or LPN nursing license
  • A good driving record with current vehicle insurance
  • Dependable transportation
  • Ability to work in team setting as well as independently
  • Pass a Federal and DHR background check

    • Physical Requirement :

  • Ability to safely and successfully perform the essential and required job functions consistent

    • with the ADA, FMLA, and other federal standards including meeting qualitative and quantitative

    productivity standards

    Job Type : Full-time

    Benefits :

  • 403(b)
  • 403(b) matching
  • Dental insurance
  • Health insurance
  • Life insurance
  • Paid time off
  • Professional development assistance
  • Vision insurance

    • Experience :

  • Working with people with developmental disabilities : 1 year (Preferred)
  • Supervising : 1 year (Preferred)

    • License / Certification :

  • RN or LPN License (Required)
  • Driver's License (Required)

    • Ability to Commute :

  • Pelham, AL 35124 (Required)

    • Work Location : In person

    For more information or to apply please contact Tiffany Burroughs : tiffany.burroughs@learning-tree.org.

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    Special Needs Program • Pelham, AL, US