at Challenge Unlimited. Inc. in Alton, Illinois, United States
Job Description
At Residential Options we are founded on the belief that each person with a disability and their families should have a choice to receive customized housing services that are based on individual preference. We serve over 100 residents with dozens of locations throughout the Illinois-Metro East area. With a team of highly trained and dedicated care professional, we offer 24/7 services and choice of the model of home (Community Integrated Living Arrangement or Intermediate Care Facility/Developmental Disability) that best meets a person's preference.Position Summary:
- Shift: Full-Time
- Hours: Monday-Friday; Days + on-call; rotating weekends.
- On-Call: Provides on-call services to assigned group homes from 3pm-7am Monday thru Friday and scheduled weekends/evenings. Must respond within 15 minutes.
- Salary: Minimum starting pay $78,728 annually with Benefits
- Location: Alton and Swansea RO Admin Office + assigned sites , IL
- Travel: 25-40% between IL sites to travel to meetings, trainings, or to transport residents.
Responsibilities
- Promote a culture of person-centered services that advances the Company's mission to provide quality care and services in a community-based setting to individuals with disabilites. Ensuring a high rate of resident satisfaction, ensure the health and safety needs of all residents are met by providing nursing services to residents.
- Recruit, screen, and interview prospective residents as requested. Attend all resident PP/ITP,IHP staffing meeting in assigned homes or send medical summary prior to the meeting.
- Plan, organize, and supervise the delivery of care to residential residents. Complete annual nursing assessment, quarterly nursing assessment, TD, self-medication assessment and monthly observations, admission, NSP'S, TB signs and symptoms check-list, influenza immunization, tetanus, pneumococcal, and hepatitis series as ordered by physician. Visit assigned Residents no less than bi-weekly to evaluate their current condition and assist in healthcare planning. Complete reports and communicate key information to the VP of Residential Options in a timely, accurate, and comprehensive manner. Ensure that each facility meets state, federal, CARF (Commission, on Accreditation of Rehabilitation Facilities) and any governing agency's regulatory guidelines.
- Maintain records of assigned Residents for medications, charts, vaccinations, and annual assessments accurately and timely. Review all Physician Order Sheets and Medications Administration Records prior to being placed in the Resident's chart in a timely manner at least monthly. Review and sign incident reports with follow up as needed. Review all medication errors reports, complete medication error form and forward to Public Health, DHS and OIG (Office of Inspector General) according to regulations. Review all labs and forward to the prescribing physician for review. Communicate effectively with physicians and service providers regarding Resident care. Order medical supplies as needed. Assist with and oversee the training of direct care staff on Basic Health and Safety, Medication Administration and other health related topics as required. Provide immuni
Equal employment opportunity, including veterans and individuals with disabilities.PI281000892
