Registered Nurse (RN) Trainer at Rimland – Des Plaines, Illinois

Driving Requirement

You must have a valid drivers license & be willing to drive company vehicles to be eligible for this shift

Pay: $45 per hour

About the Company

Rimland is a premier social service agency that supports adults with developmental disabilities. We have been saying “welcome home” to individuals with autism for more than 45 years. We provide a safe environment in which individuals can grow and engage with the world. Our approach is unique, and our care is excellent.

Location & Schedule

Note: Your must be willing to travel to all CILA homes based on individual/agency needs

Locations: Evanston, Lake Zurich, Maywood, Highland Park, Niles, Morton Grove, Des Plaines & Mt. Prospect

Benefits

Full-time employees enjoy the following benefits:

• Generous paid leave

• Insurance (group health after 90 days of employment)

• 401(k) retirement plan (eligible after 1 year)

• Paid training (First Aid, CPR, AED, CPI, and more)

• A monthly personal fitness stipend

About the Position:
Job functions specifically performed by the RN Trainer include the following:
1. On-call to coordinate and resolve all crisis situations related to the Health and Wellness department specifically related to high risk program participants and new program participants.
2. Supervise LPN, CNA and all Health and Wellness personnel.
3. Ensure overall quality assurance for Rule 116 including medication management by: 1) matching the actual contents of the medication boxes to the Medication Administration Sheets (MAR) sheets, 2) ensure medication is ordered by the physician’s or psychiatrist’s
4. Submitting, reviewing and approving medication errors in the Therap system.
5. Review and resolve any complicated issues found through body checks.
6. Provide all program participants with first aid care and emergency care as needed.
7. Ensure that the agency's group homes and main office have all resources deemed required or necessary to maintain program participants' basic health and safety, such as the "Nursing 2000 Drug Book".
8. Maintain the Health and Wellness component of the computerized program participant database i.e. HRST and Therap Services (for all medical appointments and follow-ups, medication administration record, medication errors, nursing assessments, control sheets and monthly weights)
9. Communicate with physician’s and Forum pharmacy as needed regarding individual medications and insurance coverage of medications.
10. Manage and file all Health and Wellness related items in proper individual binders when Therap is not used.
11. Ensures individual monthly medical summary is submitted by the H&W QIDP.
12. Conduct reviews and follow-ups on all Incident Reports (GER reports in Therap).
13. Accompany program participants to scheduled medical and dental visits. Ensure all reports are shared with the guardian following medical appointments.
14. Process medication packs and oversee monthly medication changeover.
15. Conduct initial medication training and annual recertification trainings for all authorized DSP staff.
16. Complete CBTA’s for DSP staff and ensure applicable MAR is attached.
17. Inform Authorized Direct Support Professionals and appropriate personnel of new medication information and dietary changes via Therap or TEAMS.
18. Establish new provider relationships as required and maintain/improve existing health service provider relationships.
19. Other duties as from time to time assigned.

The RN Trainer is accountable for maintaining individual certifications (CPR/First aid, QIDP and RN) and ensure all necessary course re-trainings are up to date to remain an active employee in accordance with Rimland’s policies and procedures.

Requirements

You must meet the following requirements:

Pass:

• A fingerprint criminal background check

• A child abuse and neglect check

• A drug screen.

Provide:

• An original educational document (no photocopies) showing you have obtained your RN license and it is in good standing in the state of Illinois.

• Residency for the past 2 years

• Current & original documents that verify your identity & ability to legally work in the United States

• Two verifiable employment references within the last 3 years
• Proof of valid drivers license at the time of interview

Rimland is an equal opportunity employer. All applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, gender expression, age, national origin, disability status, marital status, military status, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.