Registered Nurse Aurora, IL

Description

$1,000 Sign on Bonus

The Association for Individual Development (AID) is a non-profit organization whose mission is to empower people with physical, developmental, intellectual, mental health challenges; those who have suffered a trauma; and those at risk, to enjoy lives of dignity and purpose.  We are looking for a Registered Nurse (Full-time) who demonstrates this mission and wants to work for an organization that makes a difference in the community.

What you will be doing?

• The Registered Nurse is responsible for the provision of nursing service, to meet the identified health care needs of a designated population of clients.
• Responsibilities include assessing the health needs of clients, planning for the provision of needed health services, implementing a plan of care, and evaluating outcomes and ongoing health needs in collaboration with the client and other members of the health care team, as needed.
• The Registered Nurse works within the framework of AID’s goals, policies, and procedures to assure that accreditation standards and regulatory requirements, pertaining to health care, are met in all programs.  

Essential Job Responsibilities:

• Completes quality compliance audits, on at least a monthly basis, within assigned programs to assess program compliance with Rule 116 (Medication Regulations). This includes, but not limited to, MAR review and audits; cycle medication review(s); completion of Medication Change Form(s); and documentation/charting of all medical related issues including medications.
• Reviews and signs client health assessments prior to providing on the job medication training.
• Completes timely assessment(s) of client’s health, using various screening tools. (i.e., TD screening, Self-Administration of Medication Assessment, HRST, Mental Status Exam, etc.), according to program requirements.
• Appropriately triages and records phone calls regarding client medication and health issues during weekend on call responsibility. 
• Effectively manages medication check in and medication updates on Quick MAR.
• Conducts a monthly audit of the availability of PRN medications within assigned programs, and takes corrective action, as needed, if supply is low.
• Collaborates with Program Director and Q to assure medications are appropriately stored in assigned programs. 
• Completes and/or reviews medication error reports on a timely basis.
• Collaborates with Program Director and Q, as needed, to assure refill authorizations are followed up on in a timely manner. 
• Approves temporary purchase of medications through pharmacy, for meds not covered by insurance, pending prior insurance authorization, as needed. 
• Provides medication administration, monitoring, and training for clients, as needed.

Planning Skills:

• Collaborates with QIDP, Program Director, and Director of Health Services to plan necessary corrective actions related to program compliance with Rule 116 (Medication Regulations).
• Participates in service planning meetings for clients, as needed.
• Participates in staff meetings, providing input and ideas for improvements.
• Conducts ongoing staff training on compliance requirements with Rule 116 within assigned programs. 
• Implements timely corrective actions, and/or staff re-training, as needed, as a follow up to medication errors. 
• Collaborates with the agency contracted psychiatrists, Medical Director, and/or other physicians, as needed.  
• Accurately implements physician orders and/or facilitates the implementation of physician orders.
• Participates in health-related training for staff, as needed. 
• Completes required nursing documentation, per agency and program requirements.
• Assures the nursing department’s compliance with regulatory requirements and accreditation standards, within designated program. 
• Maintains client files according to AID procedures.
• Provides consultation on community health resources, as needed, to address client health needs.
• Works effectively within a team of professionals in a way that supports positive clinical outcome for clients.
• Promotes client wellness through coaching, counseling, consultation, motivational enhancement, and information and referral services to clients facing various health challenges, as needed.
• Communicate with service delivery partners, which may include QIDP’s, Physicians, Nurse Practitioners, Counselors, Pharmacists, Employers, Community Supports, and other health professionals, as needed, to facilitate the achievement of client’s wellness objectives.
• Utilizes a variety of appropriate resources and educational materials for wellness coaching. (ie., Health Matters curriculum, Smoking cessation materials, Weight Management information, etc.)
• Maintains client confidentiality in accordance with agency policy and federal and state laws.
• Demonstrates consistent attendance and punctuality to scheduled work hours.
• Acquire and maintain certification in CPR, non-violent crisis intervention (CPI), OIG Rule 50 training, and other mandatory or assigned trainings.
• Authorizes emergency use of client restraint, in accordance with AID’s Restraint Procedure, in the absence of the Director of Health Services, as needed  
• Completes a timely assessment of any client following an emergency restraint, and completes required documentation in accordance with agency restraint procedure, as needed
• Assesses changes within programs, or within the health care environment, which may warrant the development of new health related policies or procedures, and reports these ideas to the Director of Health Services & QI.
• Assesses the need for client, guardian, or staff education on health-related topics, and takes action to address these needs, as appropriate or discusses these needs with the Director of Health Services to plan necessary training.
• Planning Skills
• Collaborates with Program Directors, and/or Director of Health Services to improve client services or resolve problems.
• Assists in the development, review, and updating of health care procedures, based upon client and/or agency needs.
• Assists with the provision of medical and first aid supplies for programs and clients.
• Assists with planning and updating selected health training curriculum (i.e. medication training modules, DSP Health and Safety modules, etc.), as needed. Implementation Skills
• Provides client health teaching, and/or health education for families, guardians and staff, as needed.
• Consults with and serves as liaison between the client, program, physician, and area hospital(s), or other agencies, as needed.
• Facilitates the operation of the agency psychiatric clinics, as needed. Administers First Aid, as needed. Assists in the orientation of new health services staff (nurses and dietitians) to their role, as needed.
• Evaluation Skills Collaborates with treatment team to update and revise client’s health related or medication related goals on IP, as needed.
• Solicits input from customers regarding ways to improve quality of services.
• Assists in the Quality Assurance process, as needed.

What will we provide Full Time employees. Benefits_Summary.pdf

• $1000 sign on bonus for full-time 
• 21 Days of Paid Time Off plus 10 Paid Holidays 
• Paid training
• Tuition reimbursement 
• Benefits including Medical, Dental, Vision, Life, STD, LTD, Critical Illness and accident insurance
• 401K with a 3.5% company contribution after one year.
• contribution after one year if you work 1000 hours annually.

Qualifications

What will you bring to the table?

Education: Must be a graduate of an accredited and approved nursing program. 

License/certifications:  Current, unrestricted Illinois Registered Nurse License in good standing with the State licensing board; current BLS certification  

Experience:  A minimum of one year of previous nursing experience working with persons with developmental disabilities, mental illness, and/or neurological impairments is preferred.  

 Other Requirements: 

Physical: Demonstrates the physical capacity to perform nursing responsibilities, including, but not limited to pushing, pulling, reaching, bending, and physically assisting clients.  Must be able to climb stairs and lift up to 50 pounds. 

Equipment: Computer, Copy Machine, Fax machine, Telephone with voice mail system, Scales (Electric and Manual), Audio-visual equipment,

What are the other requirements?

• Must acquire and maintain certifications in CPR, Non-violent crisis intervention training, OIG- Rule 50, and attend other relevant trainings, as required. 
• Position requires ability to work a flexible schedule, which may include evenings, or weekends and to assume 24 hour on call responsibility for assigned program.  
• Use of employee personal automobile for local community travel between program sites. Drives self on agency business.
  • Valid Drivers license
  • Minimum amount of automobile liability insurance required, as defined by AID’s personnel policies
• Effective communication and interpersonal skills are required

If we seem like a good fit, consider joining our growing team of compassionate, hardworking, and caring individuals, and start your path toward a fulfilling career that you can be proud to work.

Salary : $82,160