Registered Nurse (RN)/Trainer - Contract, Park Ridge

LSSI is hiring a Registered Nurse (RN) - Indefinite Contract in Park Ridge, 1-2 days out of the week. Responsible for training and supervising Rule 116 Mediation Administration at all CILAS, including residential homes and community sites. Also responsible for monitoring Rule 115 and 116 records for compliance and QI purposes as well as ensuring that the health and medical needs of the individuals at the assigned CILAS are being met.

SALARY:

• $40-45/hourly

Essential Functions:

• Ensure Rule 116 is followed at all sites.
• Provide supervision and training to RN Nurse Trainers on Rule 115 and 116.
• Assist with and be knowledgeable of general health status of residents.
• Review, track and participate in Quality Assurance for all medication errors.
• Audit sites for compliance of Rule 115 and 116.
• Review and update policies and procedures of LSSI and DHS/DDD.
• On call availability for consultation.
• Demonstrate professional, positive behavior and carry out responsibilities with integrity, treating clients, families, other LSSI workforce members, and collaborative organizations and/or individual in a dignified, respectful, honest and fair manner.

Position Qualifications:

• Unencumbered Illinois Professional Registered Nurse license required.
• Minimum of one (1) year clinical professional experience within the past five (5) years required.
• Ability to become and RN Nurse Trainer through DDD required.
• Experience working with individuals with development disabilities preferred.
• Experience providing leadership and training to nursing and direct care personnel preferred.
• Participation in ongoing learning opportunities to keep skills current required.
• Demonstrated ability to communicate in a clear, comprehensible manner, verbally and written.
• Excellent organization sills and basic pc/computer skills, including experience using.
• Microsoft Office (Outlook, Teams, Word, Excel, PowerPoint) along with other related software required.
• Background check clearance required.
• Valid driver’s license, in good standing for the state of residency required.
• Access to reliable transportation required.
• Valid IL statutory minimum liability insurance coverage, bodily injury and property damage required.

We are an equal opportunity employer, and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability status, sexual orientation, protected veteran status, pregnancy, any other characteristic protected by law.