Registered Nurse
About the Role
Responsible for delivering care to individuals with developmental and/or intellectual disabilities by utilizing the nursing process of assessment, planning, intervention, implementation, and evaluation. Responsible for medication management and supporting the teaching and delegation of medication administration to authorized direct support professionals in the residential and day program setting. The Registered Nurse will effectively interact with the supported people, the care team, residential staff, day program staff, and health team members while maintaining all standards of professional nursing.
Support the agency’s mission, vision, values, and strategic plan philosophy. Manage all responsibilities based on the agency's mission, using individual choice, and all appropriate policies, procedures, and regulations. Conduct oneself in a way that reflects the highest standards of professional courtesy and ethical practices to people served, staff, guardians, families, and all outside contacts.
Responsibilities
- Deliver care to individuals with developmental and/or intellectual disabilities using the nursing process (assessment, planning, intervention, implementation, and evaluation).
- Manage medications and support the teaching and delegation of medication administration to authorized direct support professionals.
- Interact effectively with supported individuals, care teams, residential staff, day program staff, and health team members.
- Maintain all standards of professional nursing.
- Operate general office equipment, including multi-line phones, fax machines, printers, copiers, and personal computers.
Requirements
- Must be at least 18 years of age.
- Graduate of an accredited school of nursing.
- Valid Illinois state registration as a Registered Nurse.
- Possess a valid driver’s license and automobile insurance.
- At least one year of experience as an RN required; 3 years or more strongly preferred.
Qualifications
- Frequent walking and sitting.
- Regular reaching, grasping, and standing.
- Ability to perform physical activities related to an office environment.
- Ability to lift 50 lbs.