Description
Job Title: Licensed Practical Nurse
Reports To: Director Community Day Services
Supervises: As Assigned
General Description
The Nurse at the Joseph Koenig Sr. Training Center and Lois Lloyd Center serves as a key resource for medical and healthcare-related issues overseeing the medical needs of individuals served. This role ensures the implementation of health procedures and compliance with organizational policies.
Qualifications
Education & Licensure
- Licensed PracticalNurse with a valid Illinois Professional Nursing License.
Experience
- Minimum of one year of experience working with individuals with intellectual and developmental disabilities or experience in community nursing.
Abilities & Skills
- Strong analytical and problem-solving skills in healthcare planning and evaluation.
- Proficiency in English reading writing and verbal communication.
- Strong interpersonal math computer literacy organizational and driving skills.
- Ability to work independently and collaboratively within an interdisciplinary team.
Essential Duties & Responsibilities
1. Medical Oversight & Individual Care
- Monitor and maintain medical records for individuals served.
- Order and manage inventory of medical supplies.
- Track absences related to medical concerns.
- Participate in Personal Plan meetings and provide relevant medical data.
- Refer individuals and families to medical facilities doctors and dentists as needed.
- Provide health-related consultation to families and caregivers.
- Develop medically appropriate toileting procedures with staff.
- Conduct training sessions on health and personal care topics.
2. Medical Resource & Health Coordination
- Provide first aid treatment for individuals and staff as needed.
- Develop and implement health and medical procedures.
- Arrange and participate in health screening programs.
- Ensure compliance with external healthcare regulations and standards.
- Alert leadership to potential health-related concerns.
- Conduct in-service training for staff on health and medical issues.
- Prepare medical assessments and reports as required.
3. General Responsibilities & Compliance
- Adhere to all organizational policies procedures and guidelines.
- Maintain confidentiality and advocate for the rights of individuals served.
- Emphasize safety protocols including Universal Precautions.
- Recommend and implement risk prevention strategies.
- Report suspected misconduct including fraud abuse or neglect in compliance with regulations.
- Participate in training for skill development.
- Maintain an organized clean and functional workspace.
- Serve on committees or represent the organization as assigned.
- Supervise volunteers and interns as required.
Requirements
Physical Requirements
- Ability to sit bend lift push pull carry and maintain independent mobility.
- Perform light maintenance and cleaning as needed.
- Assist in lifting or carrying boxes and packages.
Special Equipment & Clothing
- Closed-toe shoes with non-slip soles required.
- Recommended: Minimal jewelry (avoid earrings raised rings bracelets chains or pins).
Salary Description
$27-$30
Full-timeDescriptionJob Title: Licensed Practical NurseReports To: Director Community Day ServicesSupervises: As AssignedGeneral DescriptionThe Nurse at the Joseph Koenig Sr. Training Center and Lois Lloyd Center serves as a key resource for medical and healthcare-related issues overseeing the medic...
Description
Job Title: Licensed Practical Nurse
Reports To: Director Community Day Services
Supervises: As Assigned
General Description
The Nurse at the Joseph Koenig Sr. Training Center and Lois Lloyd Center serves as a key resource for medical and healthcare-related issues overseeing the medical needs of individuals served. This role ensures the implementation of health procedures and compliance with organizational policies.
Qualifications
Education & Licensure
- Licensed PracticalNurse with a valid Illinois Professional Nursing License.
Experience
- Minimum of one year of experience working with individuals with intellectual and developmental disabilities or experience in community nursing.
Abilities & Skills
- Strong analytical and problem-solving skills in healthcare planning and evaluation.
- Proficiency in English reading writing and verbal communication.
- Strong interpersonal math computer literacy organizational and driving skills.
- Ability to work independently and collaboratively within an interdisciplinary team.
Essential Duties & Responsibilities
1. Medical Oversight & Individual Care
- Monitor and maintain medical records for individuals served.
- Order and manage inventory of medical supplies.
- Track absences related to medical concerns.
- Participate in Personal Plan meetings and provide relevant medical data.
- Refer individuals and families to medical facilities doctors and dentists as needed.
- Provide health-related consultation to families and caregivers.
- Develop medically appropriate toileting procedures with staff.
- Conduct training sessions on health and personal care topics.
2. Medical Resource & Health Coordination
- Provide first aid treatment for individuals and staff as needed.
- Develop and implement health and medical procedures.
- Arrange and participate in health screening programs.
- Ensure compliance with external healthcare regulations and standards.
- Alert leadership to potential health-related concerns.
- Conduct in-service training for staff on health and medical issues.
- Prepare medical assessments and reports as required.
3. General Responsibilities & Compliance
- Adhere to all organizational policies procedures and guidelines.
- Maintain confidentiality and advocate for the rights of individuals served.
- Emphasize safety protocols including Universal Precautions.
- Recommend and implement risk prevention strategies.
- Report suspected misconduct including fraud abuse or neglect in compliance with regulations.
- Participate in training for skill development.
- Maintain an organized clean and functional workspace.
- Serve on committees or represent the organization as assigned.
- Supervise volunteers and interns as required.
Requirements
Physical Requirements
- Ability to sit bend lift push pull carry and maintain independent mobility.
- Perform light maintenance and cleaning as needed.
- Assist in lifting or carrying boxes and packages.
Special Equipment & Clothing
- Closed-toe shoes with non-slip soles required.
- Recommended: Minimal jewelry (avoid earrings raised rings bracelets chains or pins).
Salary Description
$27-$30
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