LEADERSHIP & TEAM SUPERVISION:
• Provide direct supervision, guidance, and performance management for the Medical Coordinator, ensuring all medical administrative tasks are completed accurately and timely. • Oversee the Medical Coordinator's management of medical appointments, lab tracking, and family communications to ensure clinical follow-through. • Supervise and train Individual Support Providers on medication dispensation, health monitoring, and wellness promotion. • Lead the clinical setup for new support teams when admitting or transitioning an individual into the program.
CLINICAL OVERSIGHT & CASE MANAGEMENT:
• Maintain comprehensive, up-to-date knowledge of the medical and psychiatric needs of all individuals. • Collaborate with the Medical & Benefit Coordinator to ensure residents have access to appropriate medical support, specialty services, and timely follow-up care. • Oversee medical orders and medication supply; provide on-call clinical support during medication administration windows. • Complete initial and ongoing health assessments in strict accordance with DHS regulations.
TRAINING & COMPLIANCE (Rule 116):
• Act as the subject matter expert for Rule 116; lead internal audits and generate corrective action plans to ensure agency compliance. • Facilitate ongoing training regarding medical orders, potential side effects, injury prevention, and general wellness. • Analyze and present Incident Report data during quarterly Continuous Quality Improvement (CQI) meetings.
COLLABORATION & ADVOCACY:
• Participate in the Residential Supports intake process and present medical recommendations to the Residential Supports Admission Panel. • Communicate effectively with physicians, pharmacists, families, and internal program staff. • Maintain personnel and client files according to agency procedures and DHS regulatory standards.
REQUIREMENTS:
• Registered Nurse licensed in the State of Illinois. • DHS Registered Nurse Trainer (or eligibility to obtain). • CPR/First Aid certification. • Minimum two (2) years as RN. • Experience with individuals with Intellectual/Developmental Disabilities (I/DD). • Valid Driver's License, safe driving record, and access to a reliable vehicle.
COMPENSATION & BENEFITS:
Starting salary: $75,000. Benefits include medical, dental, and vision insurance; 401(k) with base contribution and match; paid vacation, sick days, paid federal and Jewish holidays; 6 weeks paid parental leave; tuition reimbursement; and more.
Must be legally authorized to work in the United States without sponsorship. JCFS is an Equal Employment Opportunity employer.