Registered Nurse

Job Description

Job Description

Join Our Mission at Lambs FarmAt Lambs Farm, we are passionately committed to enriching the lives of adults with developmental disabilities by providing them with meaningful work opportunities and person-centered support in a vibrant and intentional community. Our diverse programs, including residential services, vocational opportunities, recreation, and community-based supports, help participants build independence, pursue their goals, and enjoy meaningful, fulfilling lives.Our Health Services team plays an essential role in supporting the health, safety, and independence of the individuals we serve. Through thoughtful assessment, medication support, staff education, and collaboration with participants, families, and healthcare providers, our nurses help ensure each individual receives care that respects their needs, choices, and abilities.Do you have a passion for nursing, education, and helping individuals achieve greater independence in managing their health? Lambs Farm may be the place for you. Here, we combine clinical expertise with compassion, collaboration, and a commitment to putting participants at the center of everything we do.SummaryWe are seeking a compassionate and knowledgeable Registered Nurse to join our Health Services team and support adults with developmental disabilities living in our residential programs. In this role, you will conduct participant health assessments, develop individualized medication self-administration programs, train and certify direct service personnel, and monitor medication practices to promote both safety and independence.Reporting to the Director of Health Services, you will work closely with participants, families, physicians, residential staff, and other members of the interdisciplinary team to coordinate care and maintain compliance with Illinois Department of Human Services requirements. This is a hands-on nursing role that combines clinical assessment, staff education, quality assurance, and participant advocacy.The RoleConduct annual health assessments for participants, documenting physical and mental health status, medical history, medication needs, and other relevant health informationReview medication orders and prescribed medications to identify potential concerns, interactions, or areas requiring follow-upMonitor, document, and evaluate adverse drug reactions and coordinate with prescribing physicians when medication adjustments or additional interventions may be neededParticipate as a member of community support teams to develop individualized medication self-administration training programs that promote participant independence and safetyDevelop and monitor medication self-administration programs in accordance with Illinois Department of Human Services standards for community-based developmental disability servicesConduct medication administration training classes for direct service personnel to ensure competency in supporting participant medication programsProvide hands-on training, evaluation, and certification for staff who assist participants with medication self- administrationEvaluate staff medication administration competencies annually or more frequently as needed, documenting outcomes and coordinating results with the Training DepartmentReview medication error reports and implement appropriate corrective actions, including staff retraining, participant program modifications, or procedural changesSupport quality assurance activities related to medication practices, physician communication, medication storage, and safekeeping proceduresMaintain accurate and timely participant health records, medication documentation, training records, and competency evaluations in accordance with regulatory and agency standardsCommunicate and coordinate effectively with physicians, participants, families, direct service personnel, and interdisciplinary team members regarding participant health needsRespond promptly to medication concerns, adverse reactions, and other health-related issues while maintaining confidentiality and person-centered careAttend staff meetings, required trainings, and professional development activities to maintain clinical competency and agency knowledgeMaintain required nursing and Developmental Disabilities Nurse Trainer credentialsTravel locally between Lambs Farm residential sites, approximately 10% of the role, to complete assessments, training, and other nursing responsibilitiesFollow infection control protocols, medication handling procedures, confidentiality requirements, and all applicable health and safety standardsQualificationsBachelor of Science in Nursing from an accredited institution, Diploma in Nursing from an accredited three-year hospital school of nursing, or Associate Degree in Nursing from an accredited institutionCurrent Illinois Registered Nurse (RN) license in good standingMinimum of one year of clinical nursing experienceExperience working with adults with developmental disabilities preferredCurrent Developmental Disabilities Nurse Trainer certification through the Illinois Department of Human Services, or eligibility and willingness to obtain certification through paid on-the-job trainingKnowledge of medication administration protocols and safety standards applicable to community-based disability servicesExperience training others and evaluating staff competency in healthcare proceduresStrong documentation skills with the ability to maintain accurate participant health records, training records, and competency evaluationsEffective verbal and written communication skills with the ability to coordinate with participants, families, physicians, direct service personnel, and other members of the care teamAbility to work collaboratively while maintaining professional and regulatory standardsBasic digital literacy, including the ability to use email, electronic health records, web-based HR and timekeeping systems, and standard organizational communication platformsAbility to work primarily in residential environments with occasional office-based administrative responsibilitiesFlexibility to accommodate participant and program needs, including occasional evening or weekend availabilityAbility to stand during training sessions, walk between residential locations, and occasionally move training materials and medical supplies weighing up to 20 poundsAbility to safely operate standard medical equipment, including blood pressure monitors and thermometers, as required for participant health assessmentsAbility to work in environments involving participant health needs and potential exposure to illness while following appropriate infection control protocolsCompensationThe annual salary for this role is $64,000 - 72,000 per yearDisclaimer: As part of the pre-employment process, all employees at Lambs Farm are required to successfully complete background and registry checks and medical screenings. These measures are in place to ensure a safe and compliant environment for everyone involved. We appreciate your understanding and cooperation.