A Registered Nurse provides medical care and treatment, educates patients about their conditions, and provides emotional support to patients and families. Works in hospitals, schools, clinics or community health centers. Works under the supervision of a physician or other specialist, and serves as the primary point of care for patients in a hospital setting. May specialize in emergency room work, or treatment for a particular condition, or specialize in working with infants, the elderly or other patient groups. May work as an advanced practice specialists and prescribe medications in addition to offering specialty care.
Will provide continuity in nursing services in order to meet the needs of the individuals with intellectual/developmental disabilities. Will handle emergency medical incidents and meet agency and state health guidelines as outlined in DHS's Rules 115 and 116. The hours would be Saturday and Sunday from 9am-4pm every weekend.
ROUTINELY TRAINS DIRECT CARE STAFF IN AREAS OF BASIC HEALTH & SAFETY AND CPR/FIRST AID. ADMINISTERS INJECTIONS AS NEEDED FOR CONSUMERS WHO HAVE A PHYSICIAN ORDER. ASSURES SCHEDULING/CONFIRMS NECESSARY LABORATORY WORK/TESTS/REFERRALS TO MEDICAL PROFESSIONALS/FOLLOW-UP VISITS AS ORDERED BY A PHYSICIAN IN ORDER TO PROVIDE NECESSARY HEALTH CARE TO ADULTS SERVED AND TO MEET AGENCY AND STATE GUIDELINES. PREPARES/REVIEWS NEW MEDICATION SHEET FOR NEXT MONTH FOR ADULT SERVICES, CHECKING ACCURACY OF LISTED MEDICATIONS AGAINST PHYSICIANS ORDER IN ACCORDANCE WITH AGENCY DOCUMENTATION PROCEDURE IN ORDER TO MEET AGENCY/STATE HEALTH GUIDELINES. WRITES IN CHARTS, DESCRIBING AND MONITORING SPECIAL MEDICAL PROBLEMS, IN ACCORDANCE WITH AGENCY DOCUMENTATION PROCEDURES IN ORDER TO PROVIDE CONTINUITY IN NURSING SERVICE AND TO MEET AGENCY AND STATE GUIDELINES. ATTENDS/PARTICIPATES IN STAFFINGS, TEAM MEETINGS, CONSULTATIONS, ETC. AS REQUESTED BY SUPERVISOR AND REGULATORY AGENCIES TO PRESENT APPROPRIATE INPUT RELATED TO CLIENTS AS NEEDED. AS NEEDED, CHECKS/MONITORS ADULTS SERVED WHO ARE ILL OR WHO HAVE COMPLEX/UNUSUAL MEDICAL NEEDS FOR CHANGES IN PHYSICAL OR MENTAL STATUS, REPORTING ALL CHANGES TO NECESSARY PERSONNEL, IN ORDER TO MAINTAIN TIMELY AND EFFICIENT CARE AND COMPLETING APPROPRIATE DOCUMENTATION. IN EMERGENCIES, ADMINISTERS/ORDERS MEDICATIONS AS NEEDED FOLLOWING WRITTEN OR VERBAL PHYSICIANS ORDER, INITIALING IN THE MEDICAL LOG, IN ORDER TO MEET EMERGENCY MEDICAL INCIDENTS AND TO MEET AGENCY AND STATE HEALTH GUIDELINES. WRITES DOCUMENTATION OF INCIDENTS OBSERVED RESULTING IN INJURY TO CLIENT, STAFF OR VISITORS RECORDING AND FILLING OUT APPROPRIATE FORMS IN ACCORDANCE WITH AGENCY PROCEDURE AND TO MEET AGENCY/STATE GUIDELINES. WRITES DOCUMENTATION OF INCIDENTS OBSERVED NOT RESULTING IN INJURY SUCH AS MALADAPTIVE BEHAVIOR, RUNAWAYS, ETC. IN ORDER TO MEET STATE/AGENCY REQUIREMENTS. REVIEWS/UPDATES/FILES CLIENT'S DOCUMENTS AS REQUIRED BY REGULATORY AGENCIES. MAKES/RECEIVES PHONE CALLS FROM PERSONS INSIDE/OUTSIDE THE AGENCY IN ORDER TO ENSURE THE SMOOTH OPERATION OF THE AGENCY. COMPLETES REQUIRED REPORTS, FORMS, PROGRESS NOTES, ETC. USING ESTABLISHED GUIDELINES IN ORDER TO FULFILL AGENCY REQUIREMENTS. EXCHANGES WITH/RECEIVES FROM/PROVIDES TO PROGRAM STAFF, COLLEAGUES OR SUPERVISOR INFORMATION ABOUT CLIENT OR CLIENT PROGRAM TO MAINTAIN RECORDS, PLAN, OR IMPLEMENT SERVICES. PARTICIPATES IN THE CORPORATE SAFETY AND INFECTION CONTROL COMMITTEE IN ORDER TO PROVIDE BETTER SERVICE TO THE CONSUMERS, AND PARTICIPATES IN OTHER COMMITTEES AS ASSIGNED. PROMOTES NORMALIZATION, INDIVIDUAL RIGHTS, CONSUMER CHOICE AND RESPECT FOR THE INDIVIDUALS RECEIVING SERVICES. ASSIST DSP STAFF WITH PHYSICIAN'S VISITS FOR ADULTS WITH COMPLEX OR UNUSUAL MEDICAL NEEDS WHICH REQUIRE MEDICAL EXPERTISE AS REQUESTED BY CILA HOME ADMINISTRATOR.
General Duties:
REPORTS ANY SUSPECTED INCIDENTS OF ABUSE AND NEGLECT TO SUPERVISOR, CHIEF OPERATIONS OFFICER AND LICENSING AGENCIES AS REQUIRED, COMPLETING REQUIRED REPORTS AND FORMS. ATTENDS/PARTICIPATES IN PROFESSIONAL MEETINGS, WORKSHOPS, CONFERENCES, IN-SERVICES, ETC., AND READS PERTINENT INFORMATION IN MAGAZINES AND NEWSLETTERS TO ENHANCE SKILLS PERTAINING TO THE JOB. PERFORMS MISCELLANEOUS OBJECTIVES THAT HAVE BEEN DEVELOPED MUTUALLY WITH SUPERVISOR IN ACCORDANCE WITH PROGRAM OR AGENCY GOALS. MAINTAINS CLIENT INFORMATION ACCORDING TO THE GUIDELINES ESTABLISHED BY THE STATE OF ILLINOIS CONFIDENTIALITY RULES AND REGULATIONS AS AMENDED FROM TIME-TO-TIME.
Must be a RN with a valid driver's license, safe driving record, and personal vehicle.
Job Types:
Full-time, Part-time Pay:
$25.00 - $28.00 per hour
Benefits:
Dental insurance Flexible spending account Health insurance Life insurance Paid time off Referral program Retirement plan Vision insurance
