LVN, Licensed Vocational Nurse - Emergency Care

Program Nurse
Under the guidance of the Program Supervisor, this position is responsible for providing ongoing medical monitoring of participants in accordance with the Illinois Department on Aging (IDOA) Community Care Program, for Adult Day Services.
The program nurse assumes responsibility for completing psychosocial and medical assessments on all participants during the intake process and monitors participants' physical wellbeing on a daily basis. This position also prepares participants' plans of care and up-dates them semi-annually. The program nurse also participates in participant care planning processes/meetings in collaboration with other AWC staff.
Conducts a medical and psychosocial assessment on all new AWC participants as part of the intake process; completes annual psychosocial and medical assessments on all current participants.
Conducts weekly well-being phone calls to all participants who are not attending the program.
Prepares participants' plans of care (based on IDOA's or MCO's plan of care and physical examinations) and up-dates them semi-annually. Actively participates in participant care planning meetings in collaboration with other AWC staff. Closely monitors participants' physical wellbeing on a daily basis. Documents incidents and relevant conversations and meetings with participants/caregivers, in the Nursing Notes and/or Progress Notes section of participants' files, and via the program's participant database. Completes nurse's notes at least monthly or more often as needed for each participant and secures nurse's notes in each participant file, in a timely manner.
Completes daily rounds and takes notes to monitor and document progress associated with Participant Care Plans; completes nursing notes. Directly manages medication administration to participants, as needed and authorized by physicians. Documents all medication information, including medication administration to participants, utilizing the program's Daily Medication Log. Ensures that all medications are stored and secured/locked at all times, in accordance with agency and program policies and procedures.
Ensures that all physician orders regarding medication and any diet restrictions, are confirmed and accurately documented in participants' files. Provides consultation and assessment (as needed) regarding participant injuries, which may occur within the AWC (e.g. falls, slips, and other types of medical concerns). Responsible for ensuring that physicals, medications list and emergency contact information for participants and staff is up-to-date at all times. Informs participants' caregivers/legal representatives, as well as CCU case managers, of any notable changes in participants' physical health or behavior.
Provides information and referral to participants or their family members, related to other health-related community resources. Ensures privacy for all nursing care provided in the facility. Maintains the confidentiality of all participants' medical information.
Ensures that the program's First aid kit is fully stocked at all times, and is responsible for coordinating replacement of items needed, after any use. Epipen, injections) associated with the care of participants while in the Center.
Directly manages the safe collection, securing and disposal of all sharps and needles. Serves as the liaison to external vendors (e.g. Under the guidance of the Supervisor or Director, coordinates contractual/temporary nursing services when needed to ensure appropriate nursing coverage within the AWC. Monitors medical supply inventory and communicates supply needs to the administrative assistant in a timely manner.
Facilitates quarterly overviews of emergency procedures to staff. Conducts and/or coordinates monthly participant workshops or staff in-service training, as requested by Program Supervisor, regarding health related topics. Prepares nursing and/or monthly service/activity reports, as requested by Program Supervisor. Performance & Quality Management
Is actively involved and knowledgeable of the agency's Performance Quality Improvement process and supports all PQI activities. Adheres to agency policies and procedures. Adheres to the agency's Universal Precaution and Exposure Control Plan policy, including handwashing before and after performing any service to participants. Adheres to the agency's Mandated Reporting policy and reports any concerns regarding older adult abuse or neglect. Actively participates in staff meetings and in regular supervision with assigned supervisor. Submits personal time sheets and is accountable for daily activities within the allowable activities approved by the agency.
Sensitivity to cultural diversity is required. Will be subject to drug and alcohol screening, as well as aptitude and skills' testing. Minimum Registered Nurse (RN) state credentials required or Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN); Prior experience working with older adults is strongly preferred. Must be willing to complete any required onboarding training and ongoing in-service training as needed.
Must be CPR and RN certified. Language Skills :
Bilingual in Spanish and English required.
Computer Literacy & Knowledge Skills Abilities:
Computer literacy is required. Must possess the ability to competently and routinely use a computer to enter and/or retrieve data. Must be proficient in the use of Microsoft Office applications including but not limited to: Outlook, Word, Publisher, and Excel; report writing, and ability to access and use the internet and web-based data sites, when needed.
At minimum, must possess the ability to add, subtract, multiply and divide in all units of measure using whole numbers, common fractions and decimals. The nurse interacts regularly with supervisor and colleagues, direct service staff, participants, caregivers and other staff throughout the agency. Under the guidance of the Program Supervisor, the nurse must demonstrate the ability to work independently in executing tasks, utilizing good judgment and sound decision-making; Must be able to travel to other locations throughout the city or state as part of professional development trainings, conferences or other events.
Remote Work/Technology (WIFI)/Mobile Phone Usage:
A personal mobile phone is not required and therefore not eligible for mobile phone reimbursement.