Job Details
Job Location
Caritas Family Solutions (Headquarters) – Belleville, IL
Position Type
Full Time
Education Level
2 Year Degree
Salary Range
$35.00 – $35.00 Hourly
Travel Percentage
Up to 25%
Job Shift
Day
Job Category
Nonprofit – Social Services
Description
The Program Nurse provides nursing care to residents in the community integration living arrangement (CILA) program. This position is also responsible for training staff in medication administration.
ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES include the following. Other duties may be assigned.
- Responsible for communication with physicians and pharmacies for all residents.
- Administers medications to residents.
- Getting monthly MARs (Medical Administration Record) ready and available for all homes.
- Ensures all record keeping and/or required documentation is accurate and up to date.
- Trains new and existing staff in medication administration as needed.
- Completes and distributes medication error reports as appropriate.
Qualifications
QUALIFICATION REQUIREMENTS: To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The candidate must be a licensed RN in the state of Illinois, must have liability insurance, and 1 year of experience working with individuals with developmental disabilities. The requirements listed are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.