Nurse (CILA)

About Misericordia

Misericordia Heart of Mercy is a home to over 600 children and adults with mild to profound developmental disabilities. Misericordia offers a community of care that maximizes potential for persons with mild to profound developmental disabilities, many of whom are also physically challenged. Misericordia offers a continuum of care to meet residents’ diverse needs and aspires for each individual to live as independently as possible in the highest level of community integration feasible.

Rewards of Working With Our Residents

• Lower acuity
• No stress or pressure of policies driven by reimbursements
• Develop a rapport and build long-term relationships with residents/families due to infrequent admissions/discharges
• Joining our team as a new grad gives you the ability to develop your nursing skills, time management, and confidence under less pressure
• Become part of an environment that allows for focus on quality resident care
• Become part of a strong interdisciplinary team - great opportunity to see what other providers do for our residents and how everything works together to achieve the best medical outcomes
• Become part of a strong and close-knit community
• Join a community that has thrived in service; we've been here for 100 years!
• Enjoy a rewarding nursing career by making a genuine difference in the lives of a vulnerable population

Qualifications

• Active RN license in the State of Illinois
• Must possess one year of clinical registered professional nurse experience within the last five years, preferably in DD
• Excellent interpersonal, organizational, verbal, and written communication skills
• Proven initiative, responsibility, and demonstrated ability to work with a team
• Demonstrated ability to work with residents, families, and staff
• Ability to complete RN trainer certification within 3 months after
• Proficient with computers (previous EMR experience, Microsoft Outlook and Word)
• Proficiency in intervening physically during health or behavioral crises
• Active and valid IL driver's license

Responsibilities

• Under the supervision of the Director of Nursing & VP of Clinical Services, ensure that the health and medical needs of individuals in the assigned group homes are met
• Provide oversight and training to staff regarding the self-administration of medication and ensure compliance
• Ensure reliable and punctual attendance, with flexibility to meet the needs of individuals and homes
• Participate in team-based self-scheduling to cover designated hours
• Review monthly summaries, general health status, vital signs, medications, and treatments administered
• Evaluate injury reports and make recommendations for additional medical interventions
• Review and sign medication orders monthly & obtain provider signatures
• Address medication errors, retrain staff as necessary, and report errors to relevant authorities
• Cook up and review annual physical and dental examinations, specialist, outline laboratory screenings and special tests
• Cook up and review specimen/culture collection, record results, and notify physicians of any immediate actions required
• Assist with the admission, discharge, and transfer of individuals, including respite care
• Ensure compliance with Public Health and Public Aid Standards, DHS regulations, and the Nursing Home Care Reform Act
• Review special diets, weights, and menses regularly and recommend adjustments to physicians
• Take and record phone orders from physicians, assess individual health status, and evaluate medication needs
• Identify individuals capable of self-administering medication and ensure appropriate training programs are in place
• Drive off site to CILA homes to assess as needed
• Monitor medication refusals, control substance use, and conduct quality assurance checks
• Administer vaccines, medications, and suppositories as required
• Review individual health and well-being, providing recommendations for prompt medical care
• Compile and submit quarterly reports as required
• Attend annual staffing for all assigned individuals
• Communicate with pharmacists to update medication system policies and procedures as needed
• Communicate with family/guardians regarding changes with residents, needs, & new orders as needed
• Meet with pharmacy monthly for medication check-in
• Complete SAMA assessments for residents as needed & annual ISPs
• As RN trainer, certify staff as certified med passers, ensure authorization documentation, and annual tests are on file and up to date
• Follow up with off-campus providers and ensure progress notes, new orders, or follow-ups are documented in the chart and documented on the EMR system
• Adhere to scheduled hours in current position
• Maintain flexibility with schedule and assignments

Benefits & Pay

• Health, vision and dental insurance
• Paid time off
• 401K Matching
• Roth 401k with 2% match tax-free withdrawals after retirement
• Tuition reimbursement
• Referral bonus
• Many opportunities for growth throughout the company
• Variety of professional trainings offered
• Referrals to state funded resource providing support in finding childcare

Pay

$39.00 an hour with additional shift differentials as outlined below.

• Day Shift: $39.00 an hour base pay (no shift differential) on weekdays and $3.00 more per hour on weekends
• Evening Shift: $39.00 an hour base pay + $3.00 more per hour on weekdays and $4.00 more per hour on weekends

Schedule

• Full-time, AM and PM/evening shift openings

Company Information

• Misericordia is an Equal Opportunity Employer (EOE) according to Title 44, Ill. Administrative Code, and Subpart C Section 750.150.