Program Nurse-CILA

Welcome to your opportunity to change the world! If you have a servant’s heart and want to be part of something truly special, then Caritas Family Solutions needs you. We have been serving the people of Illinois since 1947 and have over 500 committed and mission-driven team members. At Caritas, we do not hire people for jobs, we find new team members for rewarding and life-changing careers that make the world better.  If you are kind, patient, and ready to make a difference, we would love to meet you! Full-time employees are offered the competitive benefits outlined below:

• Generous Paid Time Off 
• Paid training
• Health Insurance 
• Dental and Vision
• Life insurance
• 401(K) with company contribution 4%
• Tuition reimbursement

We know great candidates bring a wide range of experience. If you believe you can be successful in this role, we encourage you to apply — even if you don’t meet every qualification listed. 

Department: CILA - Community Integrated Living Arrangements

Status: Full-Time, Exempt

Reports To: Executive Director of IDD Services

Starting Pay: $83,200

Position Summary: The CILA Program Registered Nurse (RNT) position provides nursing care to residents in the community integration living arrangement program (CILA) program. This position is also responsible for training staff in medication administration and management of resident’s overall well-being.  Works in partnership with CILA team to ensure the physical and mental health of all resident’s are appropriately managed. This position will be trained in accordance with Illinois State Rule 116 and must be certified as an Illinois State Registered Nurse Trainer. This is a highly autonomous position that has very diverse responsibilities.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES include the following. Other duties may be assigned.  

• Monitors and oversees administration of medication by authorized staff in compliance with RULE 116. 
• Trains new and existing staff in medication administration and management of residents’ overall well-being. 
• Responsible for disciplinary action regarding Medication Administrations with ADSPs. 
• Responsible for communication with physicians and pharmacies for all residents.
• Responsible for client digital medical files and medication tracking and entry. 
• Tracks medical-related training and education of staff regarding residents’ care and manages data related to refreshers, expiration and new topics introduced to staff.
• Administers medications to residents as needed according to DHS Rule 116. 
• Actively involved in CILA Management team meetings, supports admissions, intake, and client transitions. 
• Creating on-call schedule with other RNTs so 24-hour coverage is provided to all CILA homes.
• Tracks medication errors to create monthly medication error and trend reports which are submitted to the Quality Department, The CILA Director, and CILA Site Managers.
• Works with the CILA Director to ensure nursing policies and procedures align with Rule 115 and 116.
• Ensures all recordkeeping and/or required documentation is accurate and up to date.
• Responsible for physical nursing assessments, medical reviews, medication audits, and quarterly quality assessment reports as a part of risk management.

EDUCATION and/or EXPERIENCE REQUIRED/PREFERRED

Degree/Field Required: Licensed RN in the State of Illinois 

Degree/Field Preferred: Licensed RNT in the State of Illinois

Experience Required: Minimum 1-year experience working with individuals with developmental disabilities. (For positions that manage staff, the years specified need to be progressive years of management experience. For all positions, the years required can be interchanged with equivalent experience from an advanced degree related to this job and/or with other relevant experience verified by applicant/incumbent). 

Licenses/Certifications Required: Licensed RN in the State of Illinois

Licenses/Certifications Preferred: Registered Nurse Trainer

 VEHICLE RELATED REQUIREMENTS:

Access to reliable transportation to get to/from work: Required. 

Access to a reliable automobile: Required.

Must provide proof of auto liability insurance (and continue to while working in this position): Required.

Must possess a valid driver's license: Required.

Additional license requirements that are necessary: N/A

Additional considerations for this position: N/A