Registered Nurse - CILA

St Coletta of Wisconsin Inc•Schaumburg, IL

About The Position

St. Coletta of Wisconsin is seeking a Registered Nurse to provide general nursing care to adults with developmental disabilities in its Schaumburg, Illinois area. Under general supervision, the nurse provides care in compliance with DHS Rule 116 and supports the organization’s goal of helping people achieve quality of life and personal growth. The nurse trains and evaluates Direct Support Professionals (DSPs) in health and safety, medication administration, and medication-specific procedures; maintains training and evaluation records; and helps ensure compliance with medication management and administrative requirements. The role includes assessing clients’ physical and mental status and medical histories, reviewing medication orders and prescriptions, monitoring medication administration, responding to urgent situations, documenting nursing assessments, and communicating with clients, guardians, staff, supervisors, and physicians. The nurse also participates in the ISP process, care teams, and organizational meetings, and is on call to respond to staff inquiries by phone. The position requires an Illinois Registered Nurse license, a valid driver’s license, and willingness to submit to an Illinois background check. The employee must be able to meet the physical demands described in the posting, including standing, walking, and lifting. A comprehensive benefits package and competitive compensation are offered.

Requirements

Licensed as a Registered Professional Nurse under the Illinois Nursing and Advanced Practice Nursing Act (225 ILCS 65); maintain an Illinois Registered Nurse license.
One year of nursing experience to qualify to be or become a nurse trainer.
Knowledge of the Internet and email.
Ability to respond to behavior issues.
Ability to create effective business correspondence.
Strong organizational skills and effective time management skills.
Ability to maintain confidentiality.
Good interpersonal skills and effective oral and written communication skills.
Ability to establish and maintain effective professional working relationships.
Valid driver’s license.
Willingness to submit to an Illinois background check.
Ability to meet the stated physical demands, including regularly lifting or moving up to 10 pounds, frequently up to 25 pounds, and occasionally up to 50 pounds.

Nice To Haves

One year of experience working with adults who have developmental disabilities.
Desire to assist individuals with developmental disabilities and other challenges in their personal growth.

Responsibilities

Provide general nursing care to people served in compliance with DHS Rule 116.
Be qualified to serve as or become a nurse trainer.
Train Direct Support Professionals in the Health and Safety component of the DSP Core Training program, medication administration, and medication specific to each client; maintain appropriate training records.
Ensure annual assessments of each client’s physical and mental status and medical history.
Ensure annual evaluation of each client’s medication order and prescribed medications.
Re-evaluate DSPs at least annually to confirm competency to administer medication.
Maintain documentation of training, retraining, and evaluation and submit records for staff files.
Ensure compliance with medication storage and disposal requirements, medication error reporting, and quality assurance.
Support and guide compliance with Administrative Requirements.
Ensure PRN medications are administered in accordance with Rule 116 and recorded in each individual’s Medical Administration Record (MAR).
Ensure compliance with Medication Self-Administration requirements.
Maintain awareness of clients’ comfort and safety needs.
Explain procedures and treatments to clients to gain cooperation and understanding and reduce apprehension.
Assess clients, record significant conditions and reactions, and notify a supervisor or physician of conditions, reactions to drugs or treatments, and significant incidents.
Respond to life-saving situations in accordance with nursing standards, policies, procedures, and protocols.
Document nursing history and physical assessments for assigned clients.
Respond to staff inquiries by phone while assuming on-call responsibilities.
Participate actively in the ISP process and the team supporting people served.
Communicate with and train staff as needed so clients and guardians understand medical conditions and procedures.
Monitor medication weekly to ensure accurate administration.
Participate in organizational meetings as appropriate.
Follow St. Coletta organizational and departmental policies and procedures.