LEAD NURSE en Little Friends Inc

Description

As a key member of the Residential Services Program, the Lead Nurse is responsible for the coordination and monitoring of the health and medical support and services for the individuals supported based on Department of Human Services (DHS) regulations and the standards and practices established by Little Friends, Inc. and Residential Services. This nurse will also lead our team of two residential nurses. Successful candidates will ensure policy and procedures adherence to all state rules, regulations, and laws regarding medical issues. Will also coordinate staff training on, and adherence to, policies and procedures regarding the medical and medication needs of individuals supported. They will report to the Vice President of Residential Services.  

Schedule: Monday - Friday 9 am - 5 pm with some flexibility and on-call responsibilities

Salary: $78,000 - $80,000/year

WAGE TRANSPARENCY NOTIFICATION

Little Friends, Inc. is committed to providing salary and benefits information for all open positions. Please note that all disclosed compensation rates for this role will be determined based on required qualifications, experience, education, skill, training, certifications, and seniority. Little Friends, Inc. also has the right to offer candidates appropriate compensation rates, determined by the employer, commensurate with the applicant’s qualifications, experience, education, skill, training, certifications, or seniority.

Benefits

• Medical, Dental, Vision
• Medical reimbursement plan
• Life, AD&D and LTD
• Voluntary supplemental Life insurance
• Voluntary critical illness
• Voluntary Short Term Disability
• 401K plan with annual matching

Requirements

• Current Licensed Registered Nurse (Required)
• Hold a valid Illinois Driver’s License and insurance (Required)
• Must be at least 21 years of age (Required)
• 3+ years of experience as a nurse (Required)
• Certified DHS nurse trainer, or able to complete training (Required)
• 1+ years of experience working with individuals with developmental disabilities in a CILA (Required)
• Management/Supervisory Experience (Preferred) 
• Knowledge IDPH, DHS, DCFS, public health survey process/regulations, Medicaid, & ICF/DD residential care facilities (Preferred)