Behavioral Health Registered Nurse (Part Time) (55467)

$500 Sign on Bonus

The Association for Individual Development (AID) is a non-profit organization whose mission is to empower people with physical developmental intellectual mental health challenges; those who have suffered a trauma; and those at risk to enjoy lives of dignity and purpose. We are looking for a Behavioral Health Registered Nurse (Part Time 20 hrs) who demonstrates this mission and wants to work for an organization that makes a difference in the community.

What you will be doing

• The Registered Nurse is responsible for the provision of nursing service to meet the identified health care needs of a designated population of clients.
• Responsibilities include assessing the health needs of clients planning for the provision of needed health services implementing a plan of care and evaluating outcomes and ongoing health needs in collaboration with the client and other members of the health care team as needed.
• The Registered Nurse will also assist with coverage for psychiatric clinics as needed. The Registered Nurse works within the framework of AIDs goals policies and procedures to assure that accreditation standards and regulatory requirements pertaining to health care are met in all programs.

Essential Job Responsibilities:

Medication Management:

• Completes quality compliance audits on at least a monthly basis within assigned programs to assess program compliance with Rule 132 (Medication Regulations). This includes but not limited to MAR review and audits; cycle medication review(s); and documentation/charting of all medical related issues including medications.
• Completes timely assessment(s) of clients health using various screening tools. (i.e. TD screening Self-Administration of Medication Assessment Informed Medication Consent.) according to program requirements.
• Effectively manages medication check in and medication updates on Quick MAR.
• Collaborates with Program Manager/staff to assure medications are appropriately stored in assigned programs.
• Completes and/or reviews medication error reports on a timely basis.
• Collaborates with Program Managers/staff at residential sites and pharmacy as needed to assure refill authorizations are followed up on in a timely manner.
• Provides medication administration monitoring and training for clients as needed.
• Meet minimum service provision/productivity requirements as assigned by Supervisor.

Planning Skills:

• Collaborates with Program Managers/Supervisor and Director of Health Services to plan necessary corrective actions related to program compliance with Rule 132 (Medication Regulations).
• Participates in service planning meetings for clients as needed.
• Participates in staff meetings providing input and ideas for improvements.

Implementation Skills:

• Collaborates with the agency contracted psychiatrists Medical Director and/or other physicians as needed.
• Accurately implements physician orders and/or facilitates the implementation of physician orders.
• Participates in health related training for staff as needed.
• Completes required nursing documentation per agency and program requirements.
• Assures the nursing departments compliance with regulatory requirements and accreditation standards within designated program.
• Maintains client files according to AID procedures.
• Provides consultation on community health resources as needed to address client health needs.
• Works effectively within a team of professionals in a way that supports positive clinical outcome for clients.
• Promotes client wellness through coaching counseling consultation motivational enhancement and information and referral services to clients facing various health challenges as needed.
• Communicate with service delivery partners Supervisor Physicians Nurse Practitioners Counselors Pharmacists Employers Community Supports and other health professionals as needed to facilitate the achievement of clients wellness objectives.
• Maintains client confidentiality in accordance with agency policy and federal and state laws.
• Demonstrates consistent attendance and punctuality to scheduled work hours.
• Acquire and maintain certification in CPR non-violent crisis intervention (CPI) OIG Rule 50 training and other mandatory or assigned trainings.

Evaluation Skills:

• Evaluates outcomes of nursing interventions and adjusts plans as needed.
• Evaluates safety of the work environment and takes corrective actions when needed or makes recommendations for safety improvements.

What will we provide Part Time employees.

• $500 sign on bonus for full-time
• 12.5 Days of Paid Time Off plus 10 Paid Holidays
• Paid training
• 401K participation with a 3.5% company contribution after one year and 1000 hours worked.

What will you bring to the table

Education: Must be a graduate of an accredited and approved nursing program.

License/certifications: Current unrestricted Illinois Registered Nurse License in good standing with the State licensing board; current BLS certification

Experience: A minimum of two years of previous nursing experience working with persons with developmental disabilities mental illness and/or neurological impairments is preferred.

Physical:

Demonstrates the physical capacity to perform nursing responsibilities including but not limited to pushing pulling reaching bending and physically assisting clients. Must be able to climb stairs and lift up to 50 pounds.

Equipment:

Computer Copy Machine Fax machine Telephone with voice mail system Scales (Electric and Manual) Audio-visual equipment Hoyer lift Stethoscope Blood Pressure Equipment Glucometer Otoscope Ophthalmoscope

What are the other requirements

• Must acquire and maintain certifications in CPR Non-violent crisis intervention training OIG- Rule 50 and attend other relevant trainings as required.
• Position requires ability to work a flexible schedule which may include evenings or weekends.
• Use of employee personal automobile for local community travel between program sites. Drives self on agency business.
• Valid Illinois Drivers license
• Minimum amount of automobile liability insurance required as defined by AIDs personnel policies
• Effective communication and interpersonal skills are required

If we seem like a good fit consider joining our growing team of compassionate hardworking and caring individuals and start your path toward a fulfilling career that you can be proud to work.