Registered Nurse (RN)

Community-based Non-Profit caring for individuals with developmental disabilities for over 40 years!

Come be part of something you can feel good about...

About the Role

As a Registered Nurse at Sunnyhill, Inc, you will play a critical role in ensuring the holistic health and safety of individuals with intellectual and developmental disabilities (IDD). Unlike high-volume hospital settings, this role allows you to build long-term relationships with residents and develop deeply personalized care plans. 

Flexible Schedule; Mileage Reimbursement; Comprehensive Medical, Dental, Vision; Retirement; Paid Time Off

Key Responsibilities

• Clinical Oversight: Perform physical examinations  and monitor the ongoing health status of individuals with complex medical needs.
• Care Coordination: Collaborate with physicians, therapists, caregivers, and families to develop and implement Individualized Service Plans (ISP).
• Medication Management: Oversee medication administration records (MARs) and ensure compliance with state and federal regulations.
• Staff Training: Educate and delegate clinical tasks to Direct Support Professionals (DSPs), ensuring they are trained in      specific medical protocols (e.g., G-tube feeding, seizure management).
• Advocacy: Act as a medical advocate during specialist appointments to ensure the individual's needs and preferences      are accurately communicated.
• Emergency Response: Provide triage and emergency nursing care as needed within the residential or day-program setting. 

Qualifications

• Licensure: Active, unencumbered Registered Nurse (RN) license in Missouri.
• Education: Associate or Bachelor’s Degree in Nursing (BSN preferred).
• Experience: Minimum 1–2 years of nursing experience; experience with the IDD population or home health is highly      desirable.
• Skills: Strong clinical assessment skills, patience, and the ability to communicate medical information to non-clinical staff.

Why Join Sunnyhill?

• Mission-Driven Work: See the direct impact of your care on the independence and joy of the people we serve.
• Work-Life Balance: Stable, predictable, and flexible scheduling with limited weekend or holiday requirements compared      to acute care.

Sunnyhill is committed to the principles of equal employment. We are committed to complying with all federal, state, and local laws providing equal employment opportunities, and all other employment laws and regulations. It is our intent to maintain a work environment that is free of harassment, discrimination, and retaliation because of age, race, color, national origin, ancestry, religion, sex, sexual orientation (including transgender status, gender identity or expression), sexual stereotyping, pregnancy (including childbirth, lactation, and related medical conditions), marital status, physical or mental disability, genetic information (including testing and characteristics), association with anyone who is a member of a protected class, AIDS/HIV status, veteran status, uniformed servicemember status, or any other status protected by federal, state, or local laws. The Agency is dedicated to the fulfillment of this policy in regard to all aspects of employment, including but not limited to recruiting, hiring, placement, transfer, training, promotion, rates of pay, and other compensation, termination, and all other terms, conditions, and privileges of employment.