Registered Nurse, RN

at Arrowleaf in Vienna, Illinois, United States

Job Description

Program(s): Developmental Services – Provides nursing oversight, clinical care, and program support to individuals with developmental and/or intellectual disabilities, ensuring compliance with DHS Rule 116 and other applicable federal and state regulations.

RN Skills & Knowledge: Ability to provide clinical, administrative and program supervision of DSP’s for medication administration. Ability to write, implement, and assist/train staff in addressing the training needs as identified in individual program plans, for a group or subgroup of service recipients within a given level of developmental/intellectual disability. Must be able to document consumers’ progress towards goals, react appropriately in crises, and teach daily living skills, vocational, social habilitation survival techniques and related subjects on an elementary level. Requires the ability to participate in interdisciplinary team meetings and have effective oral and written communication skills. Must provide transportation and assist consumers with doctor appointments and medical follow-up. Completes nursing assessments, administers injections, and provides other medical care as needed. Must possess ability to work directly with pharmacy and staff in ordering medication and ensuring availability of medication. Must participate in afterhours division nursing on-call rotation. Requires fundamental knowledge of developmental and intellectual disabilities, Rule 116 program rules, and other related federal and state regulations. Must obtain RN -Trainer Certification within first year of employment.

RN Job duties include, but are not limited to:

• Provides clinical, administrative and program supervision to Direct Support Persons – Residential (Med Administration). On-site supervision to persons in other programs as necessary.

• Supervises medication administration operations and activities in all programs (ensures MARs current & accurate) with medication changes. Changes and signs MARs monthly. Checks MARS and signs after month complete.
• Submits nursing med errors as required and quarterly report to Safety Committee.
• Keeps Developmental Services Division Director informed regarding programmatic successes and problems.
• Will assist with medical appointments as needed and maintain a good working relationship with physician appointments to maintain continuity of care. 
• Ability to screen, assess and provide interventions for consumers that are exhibiting symptoms of trauma.
• Must be able to write, implement and train staff on behavior intervention programs as written in each individual’s plan.
• Completes nursing assessments (SAMA and HRIST), administers injections, and coordinates medications and/or medical needs of consumers.
• Will assist in running of medical appointments and will assist in monitoring individual’s medication availability.
• Monitors and documents that individuals maintain and obtain their optimal level of health.

About us:

When you join the Arrowleaf team, you are committing to a meaningful career where your work will make a difference for your neighbors throughout Southern Illinois and strengthen our region as a whole. You’ll have a chance to build well-being not just for the people you work with, but for yourself as well, as you gain life-changing experiences, enjoy highly competitive benefits, and experience unmatched opportunities for advancement.

Mission: Arrowleaf’s mission is to help all Southern Illinoisans reach their full potential. We provide resources and opportunities that support individuals of all ages so they can thrive, make our communities more vibrant, and build economic prosperity that benefits everyone.

Vision: We envision a Southern Illinois where all individuals are contributing to a community that is safe and vibrant for everyone.

Visit our website: myarrowleaf.org/employment to learn more about Arrowleaf