Serving Mt. Vernon, Woodlawn and Aviston, Illinois, Progressive is looking for a RN Trainer to work as part of a collaborative team providing quality services to adults with disabilities.

Job Duties and Responsibilities:

• Client Records to include comprehensive review of client records monthly as well as filing of client records
• Develop a tracking system to ensure that all required examinations are performed within 14 days of the due date
• Writes monthly nursing notes summarizing the client's health and issues reported
• Ensures physician orders are carried out and medications are ordered
• Quality assurance
• Assist in development of Q.A. tools for the DD population
• Perform 2 Q. A. studies per month (minimum), one of which addresses medication errors
• Review all new admissions, readmissions, hospitalizations, ER visits, discharges and deaths from the previous consultation period for appropriateness and completeness of the data in the record
• Complete assessments for self-medication programs and/or review those written by others
• Write self-medication programs and/or review those written by others
• Review self-medication programs quarterly
• Monitor at least 1 medication pass per month to assure that staff is following approved techniques. Monitors a day, evening, and nigh shift medication pass every quarter
• Reviews medications quarterly to assure that there are supporting diagnoses, dosage is within acceptable range, and there are no serious adverse reactions
• Review M.A.R.'s monthly to assure that documentation is complete
• Follow all requirements as set out by the rule governing the "Delegation of Administration of Medications" (IDHS Administrative Rule 116)
• Teach the initial and annual "Delegation of Administration of Medications" program to direct care staff meeting the criteria following the state approved curriculum
• Complete the initial nursing history as part of the admission process
• Complete quarterly physical assessments on all clients
• Assessment of communicable disease, prevention and follow-up as necessary
• Provide nursing input into the IDT process on a timely basis
• Provide immunizations to staff as needed
• Participate in annual and special staffing's for clients with medical needs at the request of the Director of Operations.
• General duties
• Provide education to all staff in regards to clients' medical/nursing needs
• Direct contact with physicians as needed
• Assist with development of policies and procedures as needed
• Keep self-educated on current nursing practices and issues through reading, seminars, conferences, and symposiums
• Attend conventions and educational seminars as directed by supervisor
• Assist with identification of annual fiscal needs of the nursing department
• Establish weekly oral communication with supervisor and written monthly communication
• Supervise and assist with evaluation of DSP’s assigned to each location
• On call for medical emergencies and consultation

Requirements:

Education: Registered Nurse with a current license in Illinois. Completion of the DHS approved "Nurse Trainer" program to be completed within 60 days after hire.

Experience:

At least 2 years of clinical nursing practice within the past 5 years. Prefer clinical nursing to be in the field of developmental disabilities. Demonstrated ability to lead and direct others

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: From $70,000.00 per year

Benefits:

• Dental insurance
• Employee assistance program
• Health insurance
• Paid time off
• Retirement plan
• Vision insurance

Physical setting:

• Long term care

Standard shift:

• Day shift

Supplemental schedule:

• On call

Weekly schedule:

• Monday to Friday
• Weekends as needed

Application Question(s):

• Do you have clinical nursing experience in the field of developmental disabilities?

Ability to Relocate:

• Mount Vernon, IL: Relocate before starting work (Required)

Work Location: In person