Nurse Manager / TRAINER- Rule 116

Requirements

• Illinois License as a Registered Professional Nurse
• No disqualifying criminal history
• Two years minimum of clinical, registered professional nursing experience within the field of Intellectual Disabilities
• Certified Nurse Trainer for Medication Administration through the Illinois Department of Human Services.
• Complete HRST training
• Complete current pharmacy training
• Ability to become a certified CPR trainer
• Completion of continuing education hours as required for your nursing license
• Valid Illinois driver’s license preferred and ability to maintain a good driving record
• Ability to lift 50 lbs

Duties & Responsibilities

• In accordance with DHS Rule 116, monitor ordered prescribed medications, supplies and equipment as needed.
• Maintain the established administration procedures of controlled medication as recommended in rule 116.
• Conduct any in-services regarding all medication changes.
• Complete quality assurance reviews of medication administration records at least quarterly.
• Provide supervision and oversight to those on the medical needs team. This includes ensuring the proper scheduling and documentation of all medical appointments, labs, and clinics.
• Annually or as needed complete nursing packet that includes the Nursing Assessment and the Self Administration Medication Assessment (SAMA).
• During business hours or adjusted business hours provide on-call consultation with ADSPs regarding medication concerns for the persons served at Avancer Homes LLC.
• Implement and follow-up on doctor’s orders in collaboration with Clinical Director, QIDP’s Residential Managers and ADSPs.
• Give injections as ordered by physician.
• Maintain professional working relationship with health care providers and agencies.
• Contribute to the Community Support Team (CST) process.
• Review health related work comp paperwork for clarification with human resource and business office departments.
• Coordinate hospital discharges from a medical stand-point.
• Participate in screenings of possible new admissions to provide a medical perspective.
• Participate in and complete required reports for Health and Safety Committee, Human Rights Committee, and the Behavior and Psychiatric Committee.
• Complete requested reports for OIG investigations.
• Serve as a member of the training team that instructs the initial eight-hour medication administration class with all eligible Direct Support Personnel.
• After the new ADSP passes the initial class, provide completion of OJT/CBTAs prior to the new ADSP independently administering medications.
• Serve as a member of the training team that instructs the annual medication administration class for existing ADSP’s.
• Serve as a member of the training team that instructs ADSPs, DSPs, and drivers on CPR and first aid.
• Aid in developing, implementing, and coordinating departmental policies, procedures, and manuals.
• Review and make recommendations annually.
• Be knowledgeable and thoroughly adhere to and implement all policies and procedures.
• Attend all in-services, training sessions, and department meetings as required.
• Ensure the rights and confidentiality of the persons served are protected at all times.
• Participate in evacuation and emergency response procedures to ensure the safety of the Individuals served.
• Develop and maintain a good working rapport with department personnel.
• Other duties as assigned by the Executive Team.

Disclaimer

The statements herein are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed, but are not to be seen as a complete list of responsibilities, duties, and skills required of personnel so classified. Also, they do not establish a contract for employment and are subject to change at the discretion of the employer.