In PersonMust travel to CILA homes in Evanston, Lake Zurich, Maywood, Highland Park, Niles, Morton Grove, Des Plaines, and Mount Prospect as needed.
Medical, Clinical & VeterinaryNursing & Frontline Patient Care
About the job
Requirements
Have a valid driver's license and be willing to drive company vehicles for the shift.
Pass a fingerprint criminal background check, a child abuse and neglect check, and a drug screen.
Provide an original educational document showing an RN license in good standing in Illinois.
Provide residency documentation for the past two years.
Provide current original documents verifying identity and legal authorization to work in the United States.
Provide two verifiable employment references from the past three years.
Provide proof of a valid driver's license at the time of interview.
Maintain current CPR/First Aid, QIDP, and RN certifications and complete required retraining courses to remain an active employee.
Responsibilities
Be on call to coordinate and resolve Health and Wellness crisis situations involving high-risk and new program participants.
Supervise LPNs, CNAs, and all Health and Wellness personnel.
Ensure quality assurance for Rule 116, including matching medication box contents to Medication Administration Record sheets and ensuring medications are ordered by physicians or psychiatrists.
Submit, review, and approve medication errors in the Therap system.
Review and resolve complicated issues identified through body checks.
Provide first aid and emergency care to program participants as needed.
Ensure group homes and the main office have resources needed to maintain participants' basic health and safety, including the Nursing 2000 Drug Book.
Maintain the Health and Wellness portion of the computerized participant database, including HRST and Therap Services records for medical appointments and follow-ups, medication administration, medication errors, nursing assessments, control sheets, and monthly weights.
Communicate with physicians and Forum Pharmacy as needed about participants' medications and medication insurance coverage.
Manage and file Health and Wellness documents in individual binders when Therap is not used.
Ensure the H&W QIDP submits each individual's monthly medical summary.
Review and follow up on Incident Reports (GER reports in Therap).
Accompany participants to scheduled medical and dental visits and ensure reports are shared with guardians after appointments.
Process medication packs and oversee monthly medication changeovers.
Conduct initial medication training and annual recertification training for authorized DSP staff.
Complete CBTA assessments for DSP staff and ensure the applicable Medication Administration Record is attached.
Inform authorized Direct Support Professionals and other appropriate personnel about new medication information and dietary changes via Therap or Teams.
Establish new provider relationships as needed and maintain or improve existing health service provider relationships.
Perform other duties as assigned.
Driving Requirement
You must have a valid drivers license & be willing to drive company vehicles to be eligible for this shift
Pay: $45 per hour
About the Company
Rimland is a premier social service agency that supports adults with developmental disabilities. We have been saying “welcome home” to individuals with autism for more than 45 years. We provide a safe environment in which individuals can grow and engage with the world. Our approach is unique, and our care is excellent.
Location & Schedule
Note: Your must be willing to travel to all CILA homes based on individual/agency needs
Locations: Evanston, Lake Zurich, Maywood, Highland Park, Niles, Morton Grove, Des Plaines & Mt. Prospect
Benefits
Full-time employees enjoy the following benefits:
Generous paid leave
Insurance (group health after 90 days of employment)
401(k) retirement plan (eligible after 1 year)
Paid training (First Aid, CPR, AED, CPI, and more)
A monthly personal fitness stipend
About the Position: Job functions specifically performed by the RN Trainer include the following: 1. On-call to coordinate and resolve all crisis situations related to the Health and Wellness department specifically related to high risk program participants and new program participants. 2. Supervise LPN, CNA and all Health and Wellness personnel. 3. Ensure overall quality assurance for Rule 116 including medication management by: 1) matching the actual contents of the medication boxes to the Medication Administration Sheets (MAR) sheets, 2) ensure medication is ordered by the physician’s or psychiatrist’s 4. Submitting, reviewing and approving medication errors in the Therap system. 5. Review and resolve any complicated issues found through body checks. 6. Provide all program participants with first aid care and emergency care as needed. 7. Ensure that the agency's group homes and main office have all resources deemed required or necessary to maintain program participants' basic health and safety, such as the "Nursing 2000 Drug Book". 8. Maintain the Health and Wellness component of the computerized program participant database i.e. HRST and Therap Services (for all medical appointments and follow-ups, medication administration record, medication errors, nursing assessments, control sheets and monthly weights) 9. Communicate with physician’s and Forum pharmacy as needed regarding individual medications and insurance coverage of medications. 10. Manage and file all Health and Wellness related items in proper individual binders when Therap is not used. 11. Ensures individual monthly medical summary is submitted by the H&W QIDP. 12. Conduct reviews and follow-ups on all Incident Reports (GER reports in Therap). 13. Accompany program participants to scheduled medical and dental visits. Ensure all reports are shared with the guardian following medical appointments. 14. Process medication packs and oversee monthly medication changeover. 15. Conduct initial medication training and annual recertification trainings for all authorized DSP staff. 16. Complete CBTA’s for DSP staff and ensure applicable MAR is attached. 17. Inform Authorized Direct Support Professionals and appropriate personnel of new medication information and dietary changes via Therap or TEAMS. 18. Establish new provider relationships as required and maintain/improve existing health service provider relationships. 19. Other duties as from time to time assigned.
The RN Trainer is accountable for maintaining individual certifications (CPR/First aid, QIDP and RN) and ensure all necessary course re-trainings are up to date to remain an active employee in accordance with Rimland’s policies and procedures.
Requirements
You must meet the following requirements:
Pass:
A fingerprint criminal background check
A child abuse and neglect check
A drug screen.
Provide:
An original educational document (no photocopies) showing you have obtained your RN license and it is in good standing in the state of Illinois.
Residency for the past 2 years
Current & original documents that verify your identity & ability to legally work in the United States
Two verifiable employment references within the last 3 years
Proof of valid drivers license at the time of interview
Rimland is an equal opportunity employer. All applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, gender expression, age, national origin, disability status, marital status, military status, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.