About this role
The Intellectual Developmental Disability (IDD) Nurse is responsible for screening, planning, developing, organizing, implementing, supervision, monitoring, and evaluating an array of health services which respond to the individual needs of people with intellectual developmental disabilities and which will enable these individuals to make choices and live a lifestyle that is full of dignity and increased independence. The IDD Nurse is responsible for delegating medications, coordinating, monitoring, and in some instances, the delivery of health and medical support services provided to eligible individuals within the twelve county area served by the IDD Provider Services. Responsibilities include an after-hour and weekend on-call nursing schedule. All other duties as assigned by the Director of Nursing. All other administrative duties (non-medical) by program supervisor.
This position requires knowledge of community based care for people with mental health and/or IDD. Knowledge of Medicaid as it applies to doctors and hospitals. Must be skillful in discussing the health needs of individuals with physicians, other nurses, and lay staff and family members who are members of individuals' inter-disciplinary teams. Proficient computer and writing skills.
Education, Training, and Experience
Licensed to practice as Registered Nurse in the State of Texas, plus two (2) years of full time employment as a Registered Nurse in a recognized health care agency, either community based or institutional. Experience working with individuals with mental health or IDD is preferred.