Registered Nurse (RN) Trainer (Contract Only) New

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're still a strong, viable presence in the State of Illinois, continuing that 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 including training of direct support personnel and follow DHS requirements.

Salary

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

Essential Duties & Responsibilities

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

Additional Functions/Responsibilities

• Ensure a workplace where employees are engaged, their dignity is valued, and they have a sense of belonging both within their specific role and within the organization overall.
• Demonstrate sensitivity and responsiveness to cultural differences of clients, coworkers, and community.
• Maintain and review all records for initial and annual Mediation Administration training for staff.
• Ensure MARS have 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 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 but not limited to inquires received via email, telephone, text message, and fax.
• Ensure reasonable measures are taken to protect confidential and/or sensitive information as well as ensuring the security of all LSSI systems is maintained.
• Responsible for completing all required training assignments as well as complying with the related organizational, administrative, and programmatic.
  
  

Position Qualifications

• Unencumbered Illinois Professional Registered Nurse license required.
  
  

Professional Licensure/Certifications

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

Job Knowledge, Skills & Experience

• Minimum of one (1) year clinical professional experience within the past five (5) years required.
• Ability to become and 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 in a clear, comprehensible manner, verbally and written.
• Excellent organization sills and basic pc/computer skills, including experience using Microsoft Office (Outlook, Teams, Word, Excel, PowerPoint) along with other related software required.
  
  

Other Requirements

Driving Requirements:

• Valid driver’s license, in good standing for the state of residency required.
• Access to reliable transportation required.
  
  

Auto Insurance

• Valid IL statutory minimum liability insurance coverage, 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, any other characteristic protected by law.