RN; Coordinator

Role:
Registered Nurse (RN) for Developmental Services, providing nursing oversight, clinical care, and program support to individuals with developmental and/or intellectual disabilities. The position supports compliance with DHS Rule 116 and applicable federal and state regulations.

Hours of Work:
Call‑in. 10–15 hours per week, with hours varying based on agency needs. Participation in after‑hours/on‑call rotation is required.

• Registered Nurse (RN) license in Illinois.
• Completion of the DHS Nurse Trainer Program within the first year of hire if not already credentialed.
• At least 1 year of professional nursing clinical experience within the last 5 years, preferably in developmental disabilities.
• 1 or more years of experience working with persons with developmental and/or intellectual disabilities.
• Must be 21 years of age, hold a valid driver's license and liability insurance, and maintain First Aid & CPR Trainer certification.
• Must complete required registry clearances and criminal fingerprint background checks.
• Available for scheduling evening or weekend hours as needed; travel to all agency sites when appropriate.

• Ability to provide clinical, administrative, and program supervision of DSPs for medication administration.
• Write, implement, and train staff on training needs identified in individual program plans.
• Document consumer progress toward goals, react appropriately in crises, and teach daily living skills, vocational, social habilitation, and survival techniques.
• Participate in interdisciplinary team meetings and communicate effectively orally and in writing.
• Provide transportation and assist consumers with doctor appointments and medical follow-up.
• Complete nursing assessments, administer injections, and provide other medical care as needed.
• Work directly with pharmacy staff to order medication and ensure availability.
• Participate in after‑hours division nursing on‑call rotation.
• Fundamental knowledge of developmental and intellectual disabilities, Rule 116 program rules, and related regulations.

• Maintain RN licensure in Illinois and obtain RN‑Trainer Certification within the first year of employment.
• Serve as the on‑call nurse for all workshops and residential sites.
• Complete required registry clearances and criminal fingerprint background checks.

• Provide clinical, administrative, and program supervision to Direct Support Persons in residential settings for medication administration.
• Supervise medication administration operations, maintain current and accurate MARs, sign MARs monthly, and check them after completion.
• Submit nursing medication errors as required and quarterly reports to the Safety Committee.
• Inform Developmental Services Division Director of programmatic successes and problems.
• Assist with medical appointments and maintain continuity of care by coordinating with physicians.
• Screen, assess, and provide interventions for consumers exhibiting symptoms of trauma.
• Write, implement and train staff on behavior intervention programs based on each individual’s plan.
• Complete nursing assessments (SAMA and HRIST), administer injections, and coordinate medications and medical needs of consumers.
• Assist in running medical appointments and monitoring medication availability.
• Monitor and document that consumers maintain optimal health.