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Registered Nurse, RN (Coordinator) When you join the Arrowleaf team, you are committing to a meaningful career where your work will make a difference for your neighbors throughout Southern Illinois and strengthen our region as a whole. You'll have a chance to build well-being not just for the people you work with, but for yourself as well, as you gain life-changing experiences, enjoy highly competitive benefits, and experience unmatched opportunities for advancement. Arrowleaf's mission is to help all Southern Illinoisans reach their full potential. We provide resources and opportunities that support individuals of all ages so they can thrive, make our communities more vibrant, and build economic prosperity that benefits everyone. We envision a Southern Illinois where all individuals are contributing to a community that is safe and vibrant for everyone. Job Title: Registered Nurse, RN (Coordinator) Home Office: Golconda, IL Area of Focus: Developmental Services Program(s): Developmental Services Provides nursing oversight, clinical care, and program support to individuals with developmental and/or intellectual disabilities, ensuring compliance with DHS Rule 116 and other applicable federal and state regulations. Immediate Supervisor: Senior Director of Developmental Services Supervises: None Hours of Work: Call-in. 10-15 hours/week, hours will vary based on agency needs. Participation in after-hours/on-call rotation is required. RN Minimum Qualifications: Registered Nurse (RN); Must complete the DHS Nurse Trainer Program upon hire if not already credentialed and maintain credential throughout employment. 1 year of professional nursing clinical experience within the last 5 years preferably in the field of developmental disabilities. Prefer 1 or more years of experience working with persons with a developmental and/or intellectual disabilities. RN Skills & Knowledge: Ability to provide clinical, administrative and program supervision of DSP's for medication administration. Ability to write, implement, and assist/train staff in addressing the training needs as identified in individual program plans, for a group or subgroup of service recipients within a given level of developmental/intellectual disability. Must be able to document consumers' progress towards goals, react appropriately in crises, and teach daily living skills, vocational, social habilitation survival techniques and related subjects on an elementary level. Requires the ability to participate in interdisciplinary team meetings and have effective oral and written communication skills. Must provide transportation and assist consumers with doctor appointments and medical follow-up. Completes nursing assessments, administers injections, and provides other medical care as needed. Must possess ability to work directly with pharmacy and staff in ordering medication and ensuring availability of medication. Must participate in afterhours division nursing on-call rotation. Requires fundamental knowledge of developmental and intellectual disabilities, Rule 116 program rules, and other related federal and state regulations. Must obtain RN -Trainer Certification within first year of employment. RN Special Requirements: Must be 21 years of age; maintains a valid driver's license and vehicle liability insurance; maintain First Aid & CPR Trainer certification; maintains RN licensure in Illinois; must complete required registry clearances and criminal fingerprint background checks; schedules evening / or weekend hours as necessary; Travel to all agency sites when appropriate; Serves as the on-call nurse for all workshops and residential sites; Obtain/Maintain RN-Trainer Certification. RN Job Duties Include, But Are Not Limited To: Provides clinical, administrative and program supervision to Direct Support Persons Residential (Med Administration). On-site supervision to persons in other programs as necessary. Supervises medication administration operations and activities in all programs (ensures MARs current & accurate) with medication changes. Changes and signs MARs monthly. Checks MARS and signs after month complete. Submits nursing med errors as required and quarterly report to Safety Committee. Keeps Developmental Services Division Director informed regarding programmatic successes and problems. Will assist with medical appointments as needed and maintain a good working relationship with physician appointments to maintain continuity of care. Ability to screen, assess and provide interventions for consumers that are exhibiting symptoms of trauma. Must be able to write, implement and train staff on behavior intervention programs as written in each individual's plan. Completes nursing assessments (SAMA and HRIST), administers injections, and coordinates medications and/or medical needs of consumers. Will assist in running of medical appointments and will assist in monitoring individual's medication availability. Monitors and documents that individuals maintain and obtain their optimal level of health. RN Benefit Package Professional & upward mobility opportunities A family-oriented atmosphere Travel reimbursement Additional opportunities for compensation are available above starting salary! Salary Range: $41.54 per hour Arrowleaf is dedicated to the full inclusion of all qualified individuals. As part of this commitment, Arrowleaf will ensure that persons with disabilities are provided reasonable accommodations unless the accommodation will impose an undue hardship. If you require a reasonable accommodation in completing this application, interviewing, completing any pre-employment testing, or otherwise participating in the employee selection process, please direct your inquiries to Human Resources. Arrowleaf is firmly committed to Equal Employment Opportunity ("EEO") and to compliance with all Federal, State and local laws regarding it. EEO is a set of standards that make it illegal to discriminate against a job applicant or an employee because of the person's actual or perceived race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy and related conditions, gender identity, and sexual orientation), marital status, national origin, ancestry, age (40 or older), disability or genetic information (including family history), order of protection status, or military status or unfavorable discharge from military service. The laws apply to all types of work situations, including recruiting, hiring, disciplinary actions, terminations, promotions, pay practices, training, wages, and benefits.