What are the responsibilities and job description for the REGISTERED NURSE TRAINER position at Pathway Services Unlimited?
Category – Professional
Type – Salaried
Rate of Pay – $75,500 – $81,000 per year
Basic Function: Provides medical oversight to the Community Day Services and Residential Program under the direction of the Executive Director.
Specific Responsibilities
- Serves as a member of the Intake Committee. Responsible for securing information related to health and medical histories, diagnosis and treatment, and preparing medical/social history.
- Responsible for all Nursing assessments for people supported, including Self-Administration Medication Assessment (SAMA), Health Risk Screening Tool (HRST), change of condition assessments and medical evaluations.
- Makes recommendations for corrective action of medication administration authorized staff.
- Reports to or consults with the physician as needed about medical, physical, social, emotional, and other concerns pertaining to the nursing care/developmental needs of the person.
- Conducts home visits as appropriate to monitor health needs and to evaluate medication administration authorized staff through the Competency Based Training Assessment (CBTA) process.
- Maintains medical records for all people supported.
- Works in conjunction with the LPN to ensure all medical needs are met.
- Must be licensed as a registered professional nurse or advanced practice nurse in Illinois and successfully completed the DHS Nurse-Trainer Training Program.
- Abides by the Mental Health and Developmental Disabilities Administrative Act and the Illinois Nursing and Advanced Practice Nursing Act.
- Serves on Behavior Support Committee and Human Rights Committee of Pathway Services Unlimited, Inc.
- Conducts Medication Administration Training for staff including Medication Administration Reauthorization, Medication Administration Deauthorization and Med Pass Observations (MPO).
- Works collaboratively with nursing consultants and/or Station MD personnel to achieve the best medical outcome for people supported.
- Responsible for Nursing on-call rotation as required by Administrative Rule 116.
- Serves as a member of the Care Team, ensuring all appropriate medical trainings, medication audits and all relevant Residential and Community Day Services meetings are attended.
- Reviews the Medication Administration Record (MAR) on a regular basis for quality assurance, as it pertains to accuracy in conjunction with the Physician Order Sheet (POS) and the medication label, medication errors and appropriate documentation by medication administration authorized staff.
- May be required to administer medications as needed.
- Completes all annual training requirements.
- May be required to assist during emergency situations.
- Performs all other duties as assigned.
Minimum Education/Experience
Verifiable documentation of education. Registered Nurse Certification. Possess two (2) years of clinical experience within the last five (5) years, at least one (1) of which shall preferably have been in developmental disabilities. Must meet the requirements of Direct Support Person (DSP) training. Must have a valid Illinois drivers’ license and insurable driving record.
Language and Skills
This is a professional position which requires excellent verbal and written communication skills. Successful completion of the Short Test of Functional Health Literacy in Adults (S-TOFHLA) test, testing ability to read. Ability to prioritize responsibilities and adapt to the changing needs of the Nursing department is required. Ability to interact and communicate with people supported by our Agency, employees, parents/guardians, State/Federal staff members, and other supervisory/management personnel. Able to appropriately utilize available computer programs and systems is required.
Physical Demands
Must be able to complete all physical requirements of the position with or without a reasonable accommodation. Successful completion of Essential Functioning Test verifying ability to lift at least seventy-five (75) pounds. May have a flexible varied schedule with nights and/or weekends required.
Salary : $75,500 - $81,000