Avancer Homes LLC

Nurse Manager (Trainer)

***$1500.00 SIGN ON BONUS***

 

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

 

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.

Requirements:

 Illinois License as a Registered Professional Nurse 

 No disqualifying criminal history 

Two years minimum of clinical, registered professional nursing experience within the field of Intellectual Disabilities  

Certified Nurse Trainer for Medication Administration through the Illinois Department of Human Services. 

Complete HRST training 

Complete current pharmacy training 

Ability to become a certified CPR trainer 

Completion of continuing education hours as required for your nursing license. 

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

 

Ability to lift 50 lbs.

 

Duties & Responsibilities:

 1. In accordance with DHS Rule 116, monitor ordered prescribed medications, supplies and equipment as 

needed.  Ensure supplies and medications are kept in good condition in an organized fashion.  Ensure 

delivery of medications to the homes at the beginning of each medication cycle and as refills come in. 

2. Maintain the established administration procedures of controlled medication as recommended in rule 116. 

3. Conduct any in-services regarding all medication changes.  

4. Complete quality assurance reviews of medication administration records at least quarterly. 

5. Be knowledgeable of medical appointments and labs. 

6. Annually complete nursing packet that includes the Nursing Assessment and the Self Administration 

Medication Assessment (SAMA).   

7. During business hours or adjusted business hours provide on-call consultation with ADSPs regarding 

medication concerns for the persons served at Avancer Homes LLC. 

8. Be available outside of working hours via the agency provided cell phone – for emergency questions only. 

9. Implement and follow-up on doctor’s orders in collaboration with Clinical Director, QIDP’s Residential 

Managers and ADSPs. 

10. Give injections as ordered by physician. 

11. Maintain professional working relationship with health care providers and agencies. 

12. Contribute to the Community Support Team (CST) process. This is also known as the Inter-Disciplinary 

Team (IDT) 

13. Review health related work comp paperwork for clarification with human resource and business office 

departments. 

14. Coordinate hospital discharges from a medical stand-point. 

15. Participate in screenings of possible new admissions to provide a medical perspective. 

16. Participate in and complete required reports for Health and Safety Committee, Human Rights Committee, 

and the Behavior and Psychiatric Committee.  Complete requested reports for OIG investigations. 

17. Serve as a member of the training team that instructs the initial eight-hour medication administration class 

with all eligible Direct Support Personnel. After the new ADSP passes the initial class, provide completion 

of OJT/CBTAs prior to the new ADSP independently administering medications. 

18. Serve as a member of the training team that instructs the annual medication administration class for 

existing ADSP’s.  

19. Serve as a member of the training team that instructs ADSPs, DSPs, and drivers on CPR and first aid. 

20. Assist in developing, implementing, and coordinating departmental policies, procedures, and manuals. 

Review and make recommendations annually. 

21. Be knowledgeable and thoroughly adhere to and implement all policies and procedures. 

22. Attend all in-services, training sessions, and department meetings as required. 

23. Ensure the rights and confidentiality of the persons served are protected at all times. 

24. Participate in evacuation and emergency response procedures to ensure the safety of the Individuals 

served. 

25. Develop and maintain a good working rapport with department personnel. 

26. Other duties as assigned by the Executive Team. 

 

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.