Registered Nurse; RN Trainer

Overview

Lutheran Social Services of Illinois (LSSI) is a leading not-for-profit organization providing healing, justice and wholeness to people and communities. For over 150 years, LSSI has made a difference in the lives of children and families, and we remain a strong, viable presence in Illinois, continuing our commitment to making a difference.

LSSI is hiring a Group Home Head Nurse/RN Trainer (Contract Only) to maintain excellent oversight of the client’s healthcare and to train direct support personnel in alignment with DHS requirements.

• This is a 1099 contract position (indefinite end date)
• $30-32/hourly

• 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 the general health status of residents.
• Review, track and participate in Quality Assurance for all medication errors.
• Audit sites for compliance with 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 alike in a dignified, respectful, honest and fair manner.

• Ensure a workplace where employees are engaged, their dignity is valued, and they have a sense of belonging within their role and the organization overall.
• Demonstrate sensitivity and responsiveness to cultural differences of clients, coworkers, and the community.
• Maintain and review all records for initial and annual Mediation Administration training for staff.
• Ensure MARS has all appropriate information monthly.
• Monitor HRST to ensure compliance.
• Provide RN Nurse Trainer backup services to sites when site RN is not available.
• Consult program management with regard to the delivery of medical services.
• Communicate with outside vendors to ensure clients receive needed care.
• Provide leadership and training as needed to nurses and direct service personnel.
• Ensure sites are compliant with Settings Rule regarding healthcare and medications.
• Provide consultation and training to SDS programs (Home Care and Housing) for care plan review as needed.
• Provide CPR training as needed.
• Respond to all incoming correspondence and questions in a timely manner, including inquiries received via email, telephone, text message, and fax.
• Ensure reasonable measures are taken to protect confidential and/or sensitive information and maintain the security of all LSSI systems.
• Complete all required training assignments and comply with related organizational, administrative, and programmatic requirements.

• Unencumbered Illinois Professional Registered Nurse license required.

• Background check clearance required.
• Unencumbered Illinois Professional Registered Nurse license required.

• Minimum of one (1) year of clinical professional experience within the past five (5) years required.
• Ability to become an 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 clearly, both verbally and in writing.
• Excellent organizational skills and basic PC/computer skills, including experience using Microsoft Office (Outlook, Teams, Word, Excel, PowerPoint) and other related software required.

• Driving Requirements:
  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, including 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, or any other characteristic protected by law.