Nurse Manager / Trainer

***$500.00 SIGN ON BONUS***

(Requirements met at 90 days, per hours worked to earn sign on bonus)

Starting Salary Is Based on Experience (to be discussed during interview process)

Are you looking to make a difference in people's lives? Do you want to learn and grow professionally while experiencing meaningful work?

At Avancer Homes LLC our Registered Nurse provides nursing services and the health care needs of the people we serve in a Community Integrated Living Arrangement (CILA.) as well as our Day Training Center. Our RN works within the agency’s policies and procedures to ensure compliance with all applicable state, federal and local administrative rules and regulations, as well as accreditation standards concerning the health care needs of the agency’s clients.

Some Responsibilities Include:

♥ Monitor ordered prescribed medications, supplies and equipment as needed.

♥ Assist in establishing the administration, procedures, and control of medication as recommended by the pharmacist and in accordance with CILA regulations.

♥ Complete medication administration training with all Direct Support Personnel, and including in-services on all medication changes. Re-train as necessary.

♥ Provide consultation via telephone, with staff on medication concerns for the Individuals at Avancer Homes LLC and Genesis DTC LLC. This could fall 'after hours'.

♥ Be available outside of working hours via the agency provided cell phone.

♥ Implement and follow-up on doctor’s orders in collaboration with Residential Manager and DSP staff.

♥ Give injections as ordered by physician.

♥ Implementation for Rule 116 medication administration.

Educational Requirements:

Illinois license as a Registered Professional Nurse

Special Requirements:

• No disqualifying criminal history

• Two years of clinical, registered professional nursing experience within the last five years, at least one of which shall preferably have been in Intellectual Disabilities

• Have the ability to become a Certified Nurse Trainer for medication administration through the Illinois Department of Human Services

• Ability to become a certified CPR trainer

• Completion of twenty continuing education hours per renewal period

• Valid Illinois driver's license preferred and ability to maintain a good driving record

• Ability to lift 50lbs

Tools and Equipment Used:

Van, automobile, copier, telephone, fax, and computer

Physical Demands and Working Conditions:

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential job functions. While performing this job, the employee is frequently required to sit, stand, walk, use hands or fingers to operate and to talk and hear. The employee is occasionally required to climb or balance, stoop, kneel, crouch, reach with hands or arms, and run. The employee must occasionally lift and/or move up to fifty pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, and the ability to adjust focus.

Work Environment:

Work is performed primarily in offices and units, vehicles, meeting rooms both in the building and at other agency sites.

Disclaimer:

The statements herein are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed, but are not to be seen as a complete list of responsibilities, duties, and skills required of personnel so classified. Also, they do not establish a contract for employment and are subject to change at the discretion of the employer.

Benefits Our Employees Receive: (Eligibility Requirements Apply)

♥ Ability To Gain Overtime @ A FULL TIME Status - qualify for time-and-a-half.

♥ Referral Program

♥ Company Bonuses

♥ Health Insurance - Blue Cross Blue Shield

♥ Additional Health Benefits - Infiniti HR - IWELL Wellness

♥ Dental

♥ Vision

♥ Paid Lunch and Breaks

♥ Vacation Earned / PTO

♥ Holiday Pay

♥ Sick Time Earned

♥ Roth IRA

Voluntary Benefits Include:

♥ Short Term Disability

♥ Met Law

♥ Telehealth

♥ ID Theft Protection

♥ Life Insurance

♥ Critical Illness

♥ Discount Program

♥ Private Health Exchange

♥ And More

If you feel like this position is just right for you, please apply today ! We look forward to you joining our team !

Avancer Homes is an Equal Opportunity Employer that does not discriminate on the basis of actual or perceived race, creed, color, religion, alienage or national origin, ancestry, citizenship status, age, disability or handicap, sex, marital status, veteran status, pregnancy, sexual orientation, genetic information, gender identity or any other characteristic protected by applicable federal, state or local laws.