POSITION SUMMARY

The Nursing Supervisor is responsible for oversight of all operations of the IDD nursing department, including care for individuals served, supervision of RN’s and Health Service Specialists. The Nurse supervisor is responsible for overseeing all medical care provided to clients, documentation of outside medical services and coordination of internal medical support in order to ensure the best overall care for each person. This person will also coordinate related training specific to DHS Rule 116 for all CILA staff.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS

Reasonable Accommodations Statement

To accomplish this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform, with or without reasonable accommodation, each essential function satisfactorily. Reasonable accommodations may be made to help enable qualified individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Essential Functions Statement(s)

Ensures delivery of compassionate quality care and coordinates overall health of IDD Residential and Day program clients in collaboration with all Health Service staff through internal care and coordination with external medical care providers.

Communicates and collaborates with Leadership Team regarding IDD nursing and medical needs.

Interview, hire, train, engage, oversee and evaluate all Nursing department staff.

Oversees the comprehensive assessment of the residents' needs, which include medically defined conditions and medical functional status, sensory and physical impairments, nutritional status and requirements, psychosocial status, discharge potential, dental condition, activities potential, rehabilitation potential, cognitive status, and drug therapy.

Ensure that DHS Rules 116 & 115 is followed for all CILA clients and Rule 119 for day service clients.

Participates in and/or facilitates service delivery audits by external auditing entities, as needed.

In collaboration with agency Administration, allocates department resources in an

efficient and economic manner to enable each client to attain or maintain the highest practical physical, mental, and psychosocial well-being.

Collaborates with other departments, medical professionals, contractors and organizations, including government agencies and advocacy groups, to develop, support and coordinate client care, related administrative functions and to represent the interests of the agency.

Develops, maintains, and implements nursing policies and procedures that conform to current standards of nursing practice, agency philosophy, and operational policies while maintaining compliance with state and federal laws and regulations.

Responsible for completion of IDD CILA Nurse Packets. Oversee the comprehensive assessment of the residents' needs, which include medically defined conditions and medical functional status, sensory and physical impairments, nutritional status and requirements, psychosocial status, discharge potential, dental condition, activities potential, rehabilitation potential, cognitive status, and drug therapy.

Train and supervise all medical staff in use of agency Electronic Health Record, ensuring maximized use and efficiencies.

Provides appropriate entries into records and follow-up care and services to clients.

Medical follow-up and illness prevention for IDD residential clients.

Ongoing communication with families and guardians regarding client medical issues.

Participate in the screening of prospective residents and their placement in terms of services they need and nursing competencies available.

Responsible for Nurse follow-up and medication monitoring of assigned CILA group homes.

Accompany those residents with more involved medical/psychiatric conditions to medical appointments as needed.

Provide, or direct team to provide training for staff on relevant medical issues within the program.

Coordinate annual flu shots and other preventative shots with assistance of Nursing department staff.

Mentor MCC and BSN nursing students.

Complete monthly medication ordering & check in, POS’s, review MAR’s mid-month and end of month and complete quarterly medication error report.

Complete on-call nursing calendar.

Coordinate and assist with on-site doctors and clinics as well as develop relationship for new clinics as needs change

Develop preventative healthcare measures, visiting the group homes to monitor medical services provided and re-train as necessary.

Coordinate all referrals for OT, PT, Speech and other therapies.

Follows HR policies and completes HR paperwork. Contacts HR with questions concerning either.

Performs all other duties as assigned by Supervisor.

Regular, predictable, reliable attendance.

POSITION QUALIFICATIONS

Competency Statement(s)

Knowledge and experience in nursing service administration for people with disabilities or other vulnerable populations.

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Accountability & Dependability - Takes personal responsibility for the quality and timeliness of work and achieves results with little oversight. Manages own time, priorities, and resources to achieve goals.

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Adaptability and Flexibility - Adapts to changing business needs, conditions, and work responsibilities.

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Confidentiality - This position requires the ability to maintain strict confidentiality, including, but not limited to financial and agency information pertaining to Pioneer stakeholders.

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Creative & Innovative Thinking - Develops fresh ideas that provide solutions to all types of workplace challenges. Resolves difficult or complicated challenges.

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Decision Making & Judgment - Makes timely, informed decisions that take into account the facts, goals, constraints, and risks.

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Ethics & Integrity - Earns others' trust and respect through consistent honesty and professionalism in all interactions.

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Relationship Building - Builds constructive working relationships characterized by a high level of acceptance, cooperation, and mutual respect. Builds and maintains client and customer satisfaction (internal and external) with the services offered by the agency.

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Teamwork - Promotes cooperation and commitment within a team to achieve goals and deliverables.

SKILLS & ABILITIES

Education:

Bachelor's Degree (four year college or technical school) Required, Field of Study: Nursing

Experience:

3 plus years of experience in IDD Nursing.

1 plus years supervisory experience: Preferred

Computer Skills:

Microsoft Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Evolv, Relias, Company Mileage, Order Connect, Internet search engines, eprescribe, EMAR,

Certifications &
Licenses:

State of Illinois Nursing License required.
Nurse Trainer Certificate required.

Other Requirements:

Must have and maintain a valid driver's license.

Must be able to meet agency driver safety requirement of carrying personal vehicle insurance with the following limits:
$50,000 bodily injury, each person
$100,000 bodily injury, each accident
$50,000 property damage

PHYSICAL DEMANDS

N (Not Applicable)

Activity is not applicable to this position.

O (Occasionally)

Position requires this activity up to 33% of the time (0 - 2.5 hrs/day)

F (Frequently)

Position requires this activity from 33% - 66% of the time (2.5 - 5.5 hrs/day)

C (Constantly)

Position requires this activity more than 66% of the time (5.5 hrs/day)

Physical Demands

Lift/Carry

Stand

F

Walk

F

Sit

F

Manually Manipulate

C

Reach Outward

C

Reach Above Shoulder

F

Climb

N

Crawl

O

Squat or Kneel

O

Bend

O

Grasp

C

Speak

C

10 lbs or less

F

11-20 lbs

F

21-50 lbs

O

51-100 lbs

N

Over 100 lbs

N

Push/Pull

12 lbs or less

O

13-25 lbs

O

26-40 lbs

N

41-100 lbs

N

Other Physical Requirements

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Vision (Near, Distance, Color, Peripheral, Depth)

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Sense of Sound - Ability to hear verbal communications

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Sense of Touch

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Ability to wear Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) - Universal precautions to prevent infectious disease

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Sense of Balance

WORK ENVIRONMENT

General office environment. Work may be performed in a variety of settings with varying levels of cleanliness, noise, etc. Frequent interaction with any stakeholder within the agency (i.e., supervisors, co-workers, clients, general public, outside agencies, etc.).

The company has reviewed this job description to ensure that essential functions and basic duties have been included. It is intended to provide guidelines for job expectations and the employee's ability to perform the position described. It is not intended to be construed as an exhaustive list of all functions, responsibilities, skills and abilities. Additional functions and requirements may be assigned by supervisors as deemed appropriate. This document does not represent a contract of employment, and the company reserves the right to change this job description and/or assign tasks for the employee to perform, as the company may deem appropriate.

Pioneer Center for Human Services is an EO employer – M/F/Vets/Disabled

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $80,000.00 - $85,000.00 per year

Benefits:

• Dental insurance
• Health insurance
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Vision insurance

Schedule:

• Day shift
• Monday to Friday
• On call
• Weekends as needed

Work setting:

• In-person

License/Certification:

• RN (Required)

Work Location: In person