Youth Residential Nurse - Part-Time

Caritas Family Solutions • Belleville, IL

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About The Position

The Youth Residential Nurse supports the physical, emotional, and medical wellbeing of youth in Caritas Family Solutions’ residential programs by ensuring timely and appropriate health care. The LPN promotes health through advocacy and education about healthy lifestyle choices and treatment compliance, and works with residential staff in a trauma-informed care team to help youth transition through treatment toward a lower level of care.

This is a part-time, nonexempt position in the Caritas Youth Therapeutic Treatment Center. The schedule is 4–9 PM and every other weekend. Starting compensation is $35.00 per hour. The position reports to the Youth Residential Nurse Manager.

Requirements

• Licensed Practical Nurse in the State of Illinois.
• At least one year of experience working with youth; equivalent combinations of education and experience may be considered.
• Knowledge of nursing practices and basic medical care, medication administration and healthcare compliance, child and adolescent development, and trauma-informed care principles.
• Ability to communicate effectively in writing and provide effective communication and documentation in a residential care setting.
• Ability to collaborate with multidisciplinary teams, instruct staff, and provide compassionate, service-oriented care.
• Ability to make timely decisions under pressure, manage competing priorities, and respond effectively to emergent situations.
• Proficiency with Outlook, Word, and database systems used for medication management, client care, and nursing documentation.
• Ability to manage healthcare records, medication systems, staff training requirements, medical appointments, quality assurance processes, and multiple resident healthcare needs simultaneously.
• Ability to use medical equipment and healthcare tools appropriate for patient care.
• Willingness to adopt trauma-informed interventions, principles, and practices and to continue developing the capacity to apply trauma-informed care.
• Required access to reliable transportation and a reliable automobile, proof of continued auto insurance, and a valid driver’s license.

Responsibilities

• Respond to onsite healthcare needs of children, including illnesses, first aid, PRN medications, and general wellbeing concerns.
• Assist with tracking and scheduling physician appointments and documenting supportive transportation.
• Help ensure children receive up-to-date medical exams, immunizations, and healthcare in compliance with state and DCFS regulations.
• Maintain accurate and current medical information in digital and paper files in accordance with DCFS standards of care.
• Stay informed about legal requirements for consents and obtain consents for medications and procedures in compliance with DCFS and state regulations.
• Assist with training staff on children’s healthcare needs, including medications, adverse reactions, and required medication and healthcare procedures.
• Participate in staff, Child and Family Team, leadership, and management meetings to provide medical insights about residents’ medications and medical needs.
• Participate in new-admission referral reviews to help determine level of care and referral acuity as they relate to residents’ medical care.
• Document and communicate actions, incidents, and patient needs to ensure continuity of care among the nursing team.
• Perform additional duties as assigned.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Part-time
• Education Level: No Education Listed