Registered Nurse - Milestone, Inc.
Rockford, IL
About the Job
This job was posted by https://illinoisjoblink.illinois.gov : For more
information, please see:
https://illinoisjoblink.illinois.gov/jobs/12280098
Sign-On Bonus of $7,000.00! Rate of pay is based on years of
experience! * BASIC FUNCTION:* Under the supervision of the Director
of Nurses, is responsible for coordinating and/or performing assigned
nursing duties and procedures for the comfort and well being of the
individuals of Milestone, Inc. * ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND
RESPONSIBILITIES:* Reliable and prompt attendance, demonstrating a
working knowledge of self-scheduling and cooperation as necessary to
meet the individuals and/or facility needs. Functions as a member of the
IDT and recommends, in cooperation with Child Care workers,
health/medical goals for the individual. Establishes and maintains
effective communication with the individuals parents and/or guardians,
communicating medication changes and/or health status. Establishes and
maintains effective inter and intra departmental communication,
promoting effective team functioning, communication, and cooperation
between professional and non-professional staff. Actively pursues
optimum health care for all individuals. Keeps health plans current,
updating according to ensure continuity of care. Evaluates individuals
needs and responses to health plans, informing the Director of Nursing
of any significant changes in the individual's condition and needs.
Implements individuals health care plan as approved by IDT and Human
Rights Team as necessary. Assures individuals safety and well-being,
maintaining equipment and supplies needed for the care of all
individuals. Administers prescribed medications and treatments;
observing, documenting and appropriately responding to individuals
reaction to medications and treatments. Immediately and promptly
intervenes in the even of an adverse reaction, notifying the individuals
physician and the Director of Nursing. Keeps individuals medical records
current on nursing observations and treatments rendered, individuals
reactions and appropriate follow-up on services rendered. Records
individuals reactions to test/results, intake and output of
liquids/solids as necessary, response to treatments, blood pressure,
pulse rate and quality, and respiratory effort. Coordinates
specimen/culture collection and transportation, and records results,
notifying physician and Director of Nursing of abnormal results that
would require immediate action based on the findings. Assists with the
admission, discharge, and transfer of individuals. Demonstrates
knowledge of DCFS Licensing Standards, and providing guidance to and
work cooperatively with other staff to ensure continuous compliance with
all applicable regulations. Assists and coordinates medical director
with weekly and annual examinations of individuals as needed. Actively
participates in in-service training and departmental meetings, and
promoting positive problem solving and cooperative team effort. Actively
promotes cooperation efforts between nurses and other management staff,
maintaining open effective communication. Actively promotes, by example,
maintenance of exceptionally clean, safe and pleasant environment for
both the individuals and the staff. Immediately reports and/or documents
any repairs or physical plant improvements, needed to maintain
acceptable standards of safety, cleanliness, and pleasantness. In
compliance with Milestone, Inc. philosophy and policies regarding Human
Rights, immediately intervenes on behalf of the individual, reporting
concerns/observations to the DCFS Hotline. Assists staff as needed in
calling the DCFS Hotline. In Compliance with the Milestone, Inc.
personal policies leads staff nurses by example, enforcing all personal
policies, intervening promptly to unacceptable behaviors and reporting
to the Director of Nurses all necessary staff interventions. Performs
other duties as assigned to ensure safe, efficient operation of the
Agency. *QUALIFICATIONS* Current State of Illinois License in good
standing, Registered Nurse. High School Diploma or G.E.D. Must be able
to intervene physically in behavioral and health related crisis with the
individuals. Current in CPR. Must be able to respond promptly to any/all
emergency situations. Must be fingerprinted and pass background check in
accordance with DCFS standards.
information, please see:
https://illinoisjoblink.illinois.gov/jobs/12280098
Sign-On Bonus of $7,000.00! Rate of pay is based on years of
experience! * BASIC FUNCTION:* Under the supervision of the Director
of Nurses, is responsible for coordinating and/or performing assigned
nursing duties and procedures for the comfort and well being of the
individuals of Milestone, Inc. * ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND
RESPONSIBILITIES:* Reliable and prompt attendance, demonstrating a
working knowledge of self-scheduling and cooperation as necessary to
meet the individuals and/or facility needs. Functions as a member of the
IDT and recommends, in cooperation with Child Care workers,
health/medical goals for the individual. Establishes and maintains
effective communication with the individuals parents and/or guardians,
communicating medication changes and/or health status. Establishes and
maintains effective inter and intra departmental communication,
promoting effective team functioning, communication, and cooperation
between professional and non-professional staff. Actively pursues
optimum health care for all individuals. Keeps health plans current,
updating according to ensure continuity of care. Evaluates individuals
needs and responses to health plans, informing the Director of Nursing
of any significant changes in the individual's condition and needs.
Implements individuals health care plan as approved by IDT and Human
Rights Team as necessary. Assures individuals safety and well-being,
maintaining equipment and supplies needed for the care of all
individuals. Administers prescribed medications and treatments;
observing, documenting and appropriately responding to individuals
reaction to medications and treatments. Immediately and promptly
intervenes in the even of an adverse reaction, notifying the individuals
physician and the Director of Nursing. Keeps individuals medical records
current on nursing observations and treatments rendered, individuals
reactions and appropriate follow-up on services rendered. Records
individuals reactions to test/results, intake and output of
liquids/solids as necessary, response to treatments, blood pressure,
pulse rate and quality, and respiratory effort. Coordinates
specimen/culture collection and transportation, and records results,
notifying physician and Director of Nursing of abnormal results that
would require immediate action based on the findings. Assists with the
admission, discharge, and transfer of individuals. Demonstrates
knowledge of DCFS Licensing Standards, and providing guidance to and
work cooperatively with other staff to ensure continuous compliance with
all applicable regulations. Assists and coordinates medical director
with weekly and annual examinations of individuals as needed. Actively
participates in in-service training and departmental meetings, and
promoting positive problem solving and cooperative team effort. Actively
promotes cooperation efforts between nurses and other management staff,
maintaining open effective communication. Actively promotes, by example,
maintenance of exceptionally clean, safe and pleasant environment for
both the individuals and the staff. Immediately reports and/or documents
any repairs or physical plant improvements, needed to maintain
acceptable standards of safety, cleanliness, and pleasantness. In
compliance with Milestone, Inc. philosophy and policies regarding Human
Rights, immediately intervenes on behalf of the individual, reporting
concerns/observations to the DCFS Hotline. Assists staff as needed in
calling the DCFS Hotline. In Compliance with the Milestone, Inc.
personal policies leads staff nurses by example, enforcing all personal
policies, intervening promptly to unacceptable behaviors and reporting
to the Director of Nurses all necessary staff interventions. Performs
other duties as assigned to ensure safe, efficient operation of the
Agency. *QUALIFICATIONS* Current State of Illinois License in good
standing, Registered Nurse. High School Diploma or G.E.D. Must be able
to intervene physically in behavioral and health related crisis with the
individuals. Current in CPR. Must be able to respond promptly to any/all
emergency situations. Must be fingerprinted and pass background check in
accordance with DCFS standards.
Source : Milestone, Inc.
