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 Registered Nurse Manager responsible for Aurora and McHenry territory who demonstrates this mission and wants to work for an organization that makes a difference in the community.
What you will be doing?
- Supervise and support nursing staff, including scheduling, training, and performance evaluations.
- Coordinate with psychiatrists, therapists, and administrative staff to ensure integrated care delivery.
- Monitor medication management processes, including inventory, administration, and compliance.
- Ensure documentation MRO and electronic health records (EHR) are accurate and timely.
- Uphold safety and infection control protocols by state and federal regulations.
- Participate in crisis intervention and risk assessment when needed.
- Collaborate with case managers and social workers for continuity of care and discharge from agency planning.
- Conduct staff meetings and case reviews to promote team communication and continuous improvement.
- Monitor patient satisfaction and address concerns or complaints promptly.
- Ensure compliance with OIG, Ruel 132, HIPAA, CARF standards, and other regulatory guidelines.
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 is not limited to, MAR review and audits; cycle medication review(s); Change Form(s) and documentation/charting of all medical-related issues, including medications.
- Medication reviews medication administration monitoring and provides on-the-job medication training.
- Completes timely assessment(s) of client’s health, using various screening tools. (i.e., TD screening, Self-Administration of Medication Assessment, HRST, Mental Status, Scales, etc.), according to program requirements. Assist the Director with monitoring the completion of assessments.
- Appropriately triages email requests and phone calls regarding client medication and health issues.
- Effectively manages new medication updates on Quick MAR.
- Conducts a monthly audit of the stored vial medications in the clinic and takes corrective action, as needed, if discrepancies arise.
- Completes and/or reviews medication error reports on a timely basis.
- Collaborates with Program Director and nursing, case management to ensure refill authorizations are followed up on promptly.
- Provide medication administration, monitoring, and training for clients as needed.
- Evaluate the safety of medication management by personnel and take corrective actions when needed.
Planning Skills
- Collaborates with QIDP, Program Director, and Director of Psychiatry and Health Services to plan necessary corrective actions related to program compliance with Rule 132 (Medication Regulations).
- Participate in service planning meetings for clients as needed.
- Participates in staff meetings, providing input and ideas for improvements.
- Assist the Director with reviewing and updating health care procedures based on client and agency needs.
- Assist with planning and updating training curriculum(i.e. medication training, CMA/CNA, onboarding health and safety modules, etc)
- Collaborate with Program Directors to improve operations and services or assist with resolving problems
- Collaborates with Program Directors and/or Director of Psychiatry and Health Services to improve client services or resolve problems.
Implementation Skills
- Facilitates the orientation of new health services staff (Nurses, dieticians, therapists, interns, volunteers, and physicians to their role.
- Supervise health service staff, including performance, coaching, mentoring, and professional development.
- Assist with managing nursing, dietician, and program payroll approval.
- Conduct ongoing staff training on compliance requirements with Rule 132 within assigned programs.
- Implement timely corrective actions and/or staff re-training, as needed, as a follow-up to medication errors.
- Collaborates with the agency-contracted psychiatrists, Medical Director, and/or other physicians, as needed.
- Accurately implements physician orders and nurse practitioners and/or facilitates the implementation of changes in medication orders.
- Participates in health-related training for staff, as needed.
- Completes required nursing documentation per agency and program requirements.
- Assures the nursing department’s compliance with regulatory requirements and accreditation standards within the 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 outcomes 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, which may include QMHP, MHP, Physicians, Nurse Practitioners, Counselors, Pharmacists, Employers, Community Supports, and other health professionals, as needed, to facilitate the achievement of the client’s wellness objectives.
- Utilizes appropriate resources and educational materials for wellness coaching. (i.e., Health Matters curriculum, Smoking cessation materials, Weight Management information, etc.)
- Maintains client confidentiality by agency policy and federal and state laws.
- Demonstrates consistent attendance and punctuality to scheduled work hours.
- Acquire and maintain certification in CPR, nonviolent crisis intervention (CPI), OIG Rule 50 training, and other mandatory or assigned training.
- Serve on committees related to health and wellness as assigned.
Evaluation Skills
- Evaluate staff learning needs related to Rule 132 compliance based on the outcome of quarterly MAR audits.
- Evaluate outcomes of nursing interventions and adjust plans as needed.
- Evaluate the safety of the work environment and take corrective actions when needed or make recommendations for safety improvements.
- Broadens knowledge through seminars, conferences, formal education, and/or self-directed learning.
Assessment Skills
- Assesses changes within programs or the healthcare environment, which may warrant the development of new health-related policies or procedures, and reports these ideas to the Director of Psychiatry and Health Services & QI.
- Assesses the need for client, guardian, or staff education on health-related topics and acts to address these needs, as appropriate, or discusses these needs with the Director of Psychiatry and Health Services to plan necessary training.
- Assists with the provision of medical and first aid supplies for programs and clients.
- As needed, provide client health teaching and/or health education for families, guardians, and staff.
- Consults with and serves as a liaison between the client, program, physician, area hospital(s), or other agencies, as needed.
- Facilitates the operation of the agency psychiatric clinics, as needed.
- Administer First Aid as needed.
- Assists in the orientation of new health services staff (nurses and dietitians) to their role, as needed.
Evaluation Skills
- Collaborates with the treatment team to update and revise the client’s health-related or medication-related goals on IP, as needed.
- Solicits input from customers regarding ways to improve the quality of services.
- Assists in the Quality Assurance process, as needed.
- Participates in agency committees, as needed.
- May be required to perform additional position-related related-tasks
What will we provide Full Time employees. Benefits_Summary.pdf
- 21 Days of Paid Time Off plus 10 Paid Holidays
- Paid training
- Tuition reimbursement
- Benefits including Medical, Dental, Vision, Life, STD, LTD, Critical Illness and accident insurance
- 401K with a 3.5% company contribution after one year.
Qualifications
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 one year 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, Telephone with voice mail system, Scales, (Electric and Manual), Audio-visual equipment, Stethoscope, Blood Pressure Equipment.
- Computer Software: Microsoft Suites, and other Electronic Health Records.
Additional Requirements:
- Must acquire and maintain certifications in CPR, Non-violent crisis intervention training, and OIG- Rule 50, and attend other relevant training, as required.
- The position requires the ability to work in the office full-time. Responsible for assigned programs and also being available for phone consultation when needed.
- Use of employee personal automobile for local community travel between program sites. Drives self on agency business.
- Valid Illinois Driver’s license
- Minimum amount of automobile liability insurance required, as defined by AID’s 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.
