LPN/RN 2ND Shift
About The Position
Under the supervision of the Group Home Nurse Manager, the LPN/RN ensures that the health and medical needs of individuals in assigned group homes are met. The role also supports medication administration at Milestone Industries and relays necessary health information to group homes. The nurse collects and safely stores medications as individuals arrive at Milestone Industries, gathers information about PRN medications administered at group homes, administers scheduled and prescribed PRN medications during Day Training, and returns medications to appropriate staff with relevant health documentation. The role provides first aid and triage assessments; reviews health status, vital signs, medications, treatments, injury reports, medication errors, laboratory results, and medical examinations; and coordinates follow-up with physicians, pharmacists, the RN Trainer, and other health professionals. The position maintains health records and supports continuity of care, including annual physical and dental examinations, routine and special testing, medication protocols, and assigned assessments and reports. The nurse communicates health and safety information and trains staff as needed, participates in interdisciplinary treatment planning and meetings, and assists with admissions, discharges, and transfers. The role also supports compliance with applicable public health, public aid, human services, and nursing home care regulations, and intervenes and reports concerns in accordance with Milestone’s human-rights policies.
Requirements
- Licensed Practical Nurse or Registered Nurse licensed in the State of Illinois.
- Must be able to physically intervene in a health- or behaviorally-related crisis.
Nice To Haves
- One year of experience with persons with developmental disabilities is preferred.
Responsibilities
- Maintain reliable and prompt attendance, with flexibility to meet the needs of individuals and homes.
- Collect and safely store medications as individuals arrive at Milestone Industries.
- Gather information about PRN medications administered at individuals’ group homes.
- Administer regularly scheduled and prescribed PRN medications to individuals attending Milestone Industries or Day Training.
- Return medications to appropriate staff with all relevant health documentation.
- Provide first aid and triage assessments for individuals attending Day Training.
- Review general health status, vital signs, medications, and treatments administered.
- Review injury reports and recommend any additional medical interventions needed.
- Review medications monthly and review medication errors, reporting errors to the appropriate Group Home Administrator and RN Trainer.
- Perform annual vision and hearing screenings for individuals in an ICF at Searles and Sun Valley.
- Coordinate laboratory orders, review and record results, and notify physicians and the RN Trainer when results require immediate action.
- Provide guidance and work cooperatively with staff to support compliance with applicable regulations and standards.
- Participate in in-service training and departmental meetings, supporting cooperative problem-solving and teamwork.
- Communicate with pharmacists as needed regarding medication orders and MAR records.
- Record nursing needs in the individual’s Health Status to support continuity of care.
- Communicate and train professional and non-professional staff as needed on individuals’ health care, comfort, wellbeing, procedures, and general health and safety.
- Take and record telephone orders from physicians.
- Monitor individuals’ medication refusals.
- Participate as an IDT member in developing treatment plans for individuals in assigned group homes.
- Prepare assigned semi-annual and annual assessments and reports.
- Maintain the qualifications required to remain licensed in Illinois.
- Intervene on behalf of individuals served and report concerns to the appropriate agency and/or supervisor in accordance with Milestone policies and philosophy regarding human rights.
- Ensure assigned individuals receive annual physical and dental examinations, and review examination results, routine laboratory screenings, and special tests ordered by physicians.
- Assist with admissions, discharges, and transfers of individuals.
- Ensure PRN medication protocols under Rule 116 are specifically documented on the MAR.
- Assist the RN Trainer as needed in assessing individuals’ physical and mental status, medical history, health care needs, and medication orders.
- Communicate with physicians and other health professionals as needed.
- Attend semi-annual, annual, and IDT meetings.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
