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.
Job Summary Part-time RN to provide nursing oversight across a Wheeling CILA home. This is a 5-10 hour/week position with flexible daytime hours Monday-Friday, 1-2 evening visits per week for staff competency and resident needs, and on-call phone triage- 30-minute response. No heavy admin — mostly home visits, MD coordination, and DSP staff training/competency. Ideal for an I/DD, CILA, home health, or community nurse who likes autonomy, relationships, and person-centered care. What You'll Do Nursing health assessments (initial, annual, and as-needed) for CILA residents; document in EHR Develop and update person-centered Health Care Plans and support ISP outcomes — HCBS Settings Rule compliant Manage physician orders, labs, medication refills, appointment packets, and hospital/ER discharge follow-up within 24 hours Rule 116 medication oversight: MAR review and reconciliation, med counts, storage, documentation, error reporting Train and assess DSP competency per 59 IAC 116 / Rule 116 On-call phone triage (30-min response, shared rotation) for health changes, incidents, and staff questions Infection control, OSHA universal precautions, and prevention; coordinate immunizations and health screening OIG Rule 50 critical incident awareness and reporting, QA, HIPAA-compliant documentation Collaborate closely with QIDP, House Manager, DSP's, families/guardians, and community providers Support community integration and choice — health services that enable, not restrict, community life Requirements Active Illinois RN license (required, in good standing) - IL Nurse Practice Act 225 ILCS 65 BLS/CPR certification (AHA or equivalent) Able to pass: Illinois background checks - CANTS (child abuse), LEID, OIG
LEIE/SAM
exclusion, HFS Sanctions List, Illinois Sex Offender Registry, BSP fingerprint-based check if required for site 1+ year I/DD, CILA, home health, community nursing, or long-term care preferred Rule 116 Medication Administration Trainer certification preferred (RN)
Knowledge of:
59 IAC 115, 59 IAC 116, 59 IAC 120, OIG Rule 50, HCBS Settings Rule 42 CFR 441.301, HIPAA Organized, reliable, person-first communication, able to teach DSP's with patience and clarity Pay & Schedule $38-$42/hr, Rule 116 Trainer certification, and
CILA/I-DD
experience. This is a W-2 part-time role at 5-10 hrs/week, Monday-Friday flexible daytime hours. 1-2 evenings/week for staff training or resident need. Weekend only for urgent issues — otherwise no weekend requirement.
Part-time benefits:
PTO •Eligibility per hours/policy. At-will employment.
