RN Health Services Coordinator

Ada S. McKinley Community Services, Inc•Chicago, IL

13d•$84,941 - $84,941•Hybrid

About The Position

The RN Health Services Coordinator is a position for a registered nurse with a current Illinois RN license to provide professional support for community living arrangements for individuals with developmental disabilities. Will assess, evaluate, and coordinate medical, health, and safety needs of persons served by coordinating and overseeing Direct Support staff on medical needs and medication administration.

Requirements

Requires a current, valid license as a Registered Nurse in the State of Illinois
Requires two years of successful direct nursing with Developmentally Disabled adults.
This position requires the use of a personal working vehicle, valid driver’s license and a motor vehicle report acceptable to the agency’s broker as well as having proof of current vehicle insurance.
Must successfully complete criminal background check as determined by the State of Illinois Department of Human Services.
Must clear a registry verification with the Illinois Department of Public Health.

Nice To Haves

Preferred that the individual have the requisite training and experience to qualify as a Certified Developmental Disability Registered Nurse (CDDN).
Preferred Illinois RN Trainer (RNT) certification. Completion of RNT is required within 12 months of hiring.

Responsibilities

Provides health evaluations to persons supported in the residential programs.
Monitors and updates physical examinations, vision and hearing examinations, immunization records, and medical treatment plans.
Monitors clients' health records to ensure that files are current and appropriate follow-up is being implemented.
Provides medication monitoring to individuals receiving services. This includes completing initial and annual updates of the Nursing Services Packet.
Provides training to designated staff in medication administration.
Provides consultation to staff on healthcare-related issues, medications, health screening, and any other health-related matters.
Relates clients’ health concerns with the PCP, the lab, the pharmacy, and all other health service providers for routine and specialty services pharmacy.
Participates in the admission and discharge process for individuals in the community living arrangement program.
Follow up with persons served in hospitals and Rehab to assess their status before returning home.
Participates in interdisciplinary meetings for annual staffing and other care-related meetings.