Nurse

One Hope United•Lake Villa, IL

About The Position

Under the direction of the Lead Nurse, the Nurse provides medical care, assessment, and case management to residents of One Hope United residential programs. The Nurse helps provide a healthy, safe, clinical, and structured environment in accordance with each youth’s Individual Treatment Plan and the OHU Residential Program Plan. The role may also include offering or overseeing staff training on medication administration, CPR and First Aid, the physical impact of restraint, and other medical-related issues. The Nurse monitors residents’ wellness, coordinates and administers medications, performs triage and other clinical duties, and provides consultation and education to staff and youth. The position participates in treatment planning and interdisciplinary team activities, maintains accurate records and billing documentation, communicates with outside agencies and schools to support continuity of care, and follows the organization’s strength-based, trauma-focused, and person-centered approach.

Requirements

Associate of Arts or Associate of Science degree in Nursing.
Three years of nursing experience.
Current Registered Nurse license.
At least 21 years of age.
Valid driver’s license and acceptable driving record, with auto insurance coverage meeting OHU requirements.
DCFS background check and approval to transport youth.
Physically able to complete Therapeutic Crisis Intervention (TCI) restraint training.

Nice To Haves

Bachelor of Arts or Bachelor of Science degree in Nursing.

Responsibilities

Provide ongoing medical assessment, observation, and oversight of residents’ wellness and health.
Oversee, obtain, and prepare medication for administration; coordinate with pharmacies and other health facilities as youth transition to OHU.
Administer medication to OHU residents whenever possible.
Provide triage assessments, care, and referrals for youth as needed.
Provide training to residential staff regarding medical issues.
Consult with and instruct residential staff regarding medication issues and residents’ health.
Educate residents and staff on psychotropic medication use, side effects, storage, and interactions.
Consult with and instruct residential youth regarding physical illness or injury.
Follow the OHU Residential Program Plan and daily schedule, providing strength-based, trauma-focused, and person-centered care and treatment.
Contribute to quality improvement practices to continuously improve service delivery.
Participate in the treatment team for an assigned cottage, communicate with team members, and attend weekly team meetings and individual treatment plan and review meetings as needed.
Attend training, seminars, and conferences as assigned by administrative staff.
Complete all required position documentation accurately and on time.
Maintain confidentiality of information concerning residents and programs.
Monitor and submit billing documentation.
Perform venipuncture as ordered by a physician.
Maintain treatment records.
Communicate with outside agencies and schools to maintain continuity of care.
Perform other related duties as assigned.