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La Grange, IL - USA

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Not Disclosed

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1 Vacancy

Job Description

Cedar Lake Enrichment Center (CLEC) Nurse
Who We Are:
Unconditional love for people with disabilities this is the heart of who we are and whom we employ at Cedar Lake. We are the largest private provider of residential and communitybased services for adults with intellectual and developmental disabilities (IDD) in the state of Kentucky. We are a local nonprofit organization founded in 1970 by Louisvillearea parents of people with IDD. We believe that a welltrained staff committed to the mission and vision of Cedar Lake will successfully offer a high level of compassionate capable care responsive to the needs of the mind body and the spirit of the people we serve. We are seeking qualified individuals who are determined to share meaningful interactions that cultivate mutual respect and unconditional love to those with intellectual and developmental disabilities. Our employees are the cornerstone of all that we do and our team provides friendly and regular support to our staff of over 450 people.
Why youll love working here:
  • Opportunities to expand skills and professional development
  • Opportunities for YearEnd Bonus
  • Paid Time Off (PTO)Accrual Starts Day 1 PTO can be used after 60 days
  • Health Insurance
  • Dental Insurance
  • Vision Insurance
  • Life Insurance
  • Flexible Spending Accounts for healthcare and dependent care
  • 401k retirement savings program
What youll do:
The CLEC nurse functions as a member of the Individuals Services staff and is a member of the Interdisciplinary Team. He/She has the overall responsibility for the delivery of outpatient services to individuals in the CLEC program.
Essential Functions:
  • To assess plan implement and evaluate the individuals treatment plan.
  • To provide holistic health care this includes emotional spiritual physical and safety aspects.
  • To perform nursing procedures according to doctors orders with accepted professional practices.
  • To assist with Direct Support staff by working with various departments therapists and assist with individual care when needed.
  • To perform medication administration to all CLEC participants.
  • To administer basic first aid and/or CPR in an emergency situation.
  • To document all and treatments given on the appropriate chart per facility procedures.
  • To investigate promptly any symptom brought to the nurses attention by Direct Support staff or family.
  • To call the physician as sign and symptoms occur. Requires medical followup or hospital visits
  • The development implementation monitoring and recording of progress of individual CLEC activities program plans with the goals of maximizing each individuals physical emotional social skills and abilities.
  • Maintaining records and documenting within each individuals record the extent and level of each individuals participation in the activities program. Submit a written assessment annually including each individuals goals progress and participation.
  • Consultation with Direct Support Staff and individuals as appropriate for the development of appropriate onsuite and leisure time activities and to instruct in the efficient effective and proper use of all required equipment supplies and facilities.
  • Attendance at and participation in all Interdisciplinary Team Staffings for the purpose of establishing goals coordinating programs and developing long range plans with each resident.
  • Assistance with the coordination planning and scheduling with various field trips outings special events etc.; assist with direct supervision of events as appropriate.
  • Monitor the annual budget for CLEC accounts and keep within budget guidelines.
  • Attend and participate in new employee orientation InService meetings as scheduled. Provide InService training to staff as appropriate.
  • Maintain compliance with all regulations including but not limited to ICF/MR regulations and CLEC guidelines and or regulations.
  • Perform other related work as assigned.
What sets you apart:
  • Must be a graduate of a stateapproved school of nursing.
  • Must have a current Kentucky license to practice nursing.
  • Must have continuing education units up to date.
  • Current CPR and first aid training certification.
  • Must be Supports for Community Living Waiver (SCL) certified. (Training will be provided by Cedar Lake).
  • One year in the field of intellectual and developmental disabilities preferred.
  • Two years nursing experience in a longterm facility preferred.
  • Experience in the team approach to health care and IDT mechanics.
What your typical schedule looks like:
Fulltime 40 hours per week MondayFriday. Requires flexibility in order to meet the individual/clients needs.
Employment Status:
NonExempt hourly full time. MondayFriday
The CLEC Nurse is administratively responsible to the Director of Health Services CLL/PP.
We are an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race color religion sex national origin disability status protected veteran status sexual orientation gender identity or any other characteristic protected by law.

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