Registered Nurse (RN); Full-Time

JCFS Chicago • Chicago, IL

32d

About The Position

The Nurse provides nursing oversight, clinical guidance, assessment, and training to support the health and medical needs of individuals in Residential Supports. The role directly supervises the Medical Services Coordinator and provides oversight and training to Direct Support Professionals (DSPs), including medication administration and dispensing in accordance with DHS Rule 116. The Nurse works collaboratively with residents, families, healthcare providers, and the Residential Supports team to ensure appropriate medical care and health supports while promoting each resident’s health, safety, wellness, and independence and maintaining compliance with DHS Rules 115 and 116.

The position exercises independent professional judgment within the scope of nursing practice, agency policy, and applicable DHS regulations. It identifies health and safety concerns, determines appropriate nursing interventions and follow-up, and provides clinical direction regarding resident health needs, medication administration, and staff competency. The Nurse escalates concerns appropriately and collaborates with the interdisciplinary team and healthcare providers on complex medical and regulatory matters. The role may include occasional shared on-call responsibilities as needed, although dedicated on-call support is available.

Requirements

• Current Illinois Registered Nurse (RN) license.
• Minimum of two years of nursing experience.
• DHS RN Trainer certification or ability to obtain certification within the required timeframe.
• Valid driver's license, acceptable driving record, and reliable access to a vehicle.
• Demonstrated ability to exercise independent professional judgment within the scope of nursing practice.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.
• Ability to maintain accurate, confidential, and compliant medical and health records.
• Ability to effectively train, supervise, and provide clinical guidance to staff.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities and respond appropriately to health and safety concerns.
• Must be legally authorized to work in the United States without sponsorship.

Nice To Haves

• Experience working with individuals with Intellectual/Developmental Disabilities.
• CPR/First Aid Trainer certification.

Responsibilities

• Provide nursing oversight for the health and medical needs of individuals supported by Residential Supports.
• Maintain current knowledge of each resident’s medical, psychiatric, developmental, and health-related needs.
• Complete initial and ongoing nursing assessments in accordance with DHS Rule 115, agency policy, and individual needs.
• Coordinate access to appropriate medical, dental, psychiatric, and specialty services, and follow up on medical recommendations, orders, and treatment changes.
• Manage and monitor medical orders, medication supplies, and required health and medication documentation.
• Provide nursing consultation and triage within the scope of practice, coordinating timely follow-up when additional medical evaluation or intervention is needed.
• Provide clinical guidance, training, and oversight to DSPs regarding medication administration and dispensing in accordance with DHS Rule 116.
• Train and assess DSP competency related to medication administration, medical orders, medication side effects, health monitoring, wellness, injury prevention, and other identified health needs.
• Maintain required DHS RN Trainer certification and ensure medication training and competency documentation remains current.
• Directly supervise the Medical Services Coordinator and provide clinical direction, support, and oversight of assigned responsibilities.
• Participate in the Residential Supports intake process by assessing medical needs, identifying potential health and safety considerations, and presenting recommendations to the Residential Supports Panel.
• Support the development and launch of new residential teams by coordinating medical information, staff training, documentation, and health supports.
• Maintain accurate and confidential resident and personnel health records in accordance with agency procedures and DHS requirements.
• Communicate with residents, families, guardians, healthcare providers, pharmacists, DSPs, and other interdisciplinary team members regarding health needs and follow-up.
• Provide or participate in on-call nursing support related to medication administration and other health needs, as assigned.
• Monitor health-related incidents, medication errors, and trends, and present relevant data during quarterly CQI meetings.
• Lead Rule 116 compliance reviews and audits; identify concerns and develop, implement, and monitor corrective action plans as needed.
• Promote compliance with applicable DHS nursing, health, medication, and documentation requirements.

Benefits

• Paid time off, which varies by position and can include vacation days, sick days, paid federal holidays, and paid Jewish holidays.
• Medical insurance.
• Dental insurance.
• Vision insurance.
• 401(k) with base contribution and match.
• Additional health and wellness benefits.
• Financial benefits.
• Professional training.
• Tuition reimbursement.
• Six weeks of paid parental leave.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: No Education Listed