Nurse Job at One Hope United in Centralia

Overview

Under the direction of the Lead Nurse, the Nurse provides medical care, assessment, and case management to clients of One Hope United residential programs; provides consultation and training to other programs managed by One Hope United.

The nurse also offers, and potentially overseas, training to staff regarding medication administration, CPR and First Aid, physical impact of restraint, and other medical-related issues. Primary responsibilities include providing a healthy, safe, clinical, and structured environment, as specified in each youth’s Individual Treatment Plan and the OHU Program Plans.

Essential Duties And Responsibilities

• Provides ongoing medical assessment, observation, and oversight of clients’ wellness and health.
• Oversees, obtains, and prepares medication for administration; coordinates with pharmacy; coordinates with other health facilities as youth transition to OHO.
• Administers medication to OHU residential clients whenever possible.
• Provides triage assessments for youth, care, and/or referral as needed
• Provides training staff regarding medical issues.
• Is available to consult and instruct residential staff regarding medication issues, and the health of clients.
• Provides education on psychotropic medication regarding use, side effects, storage, and interactions
• Is it available to residential youth to consult and instruct regarding physical illness or injury
• Follows OHU Residential Program Plan, including daily schedule and providing care and treatment to youth that is strength based, trauma focused, and person centered.
• Demonstrates the highest investment in and commitment to quality improvement practices to continuously improve the delivery of services to our residents
• Participates and contributes to a treatment team of a cottage of youth assigned, communicates and including attends weekly team meetings, individual treatment plan and review meetings, as needed
• Attend training, seminars and conferences as assigned by administrative staff
• Completes in a timely and accurate fashion all documentation required for the position
• Treats with absolute confidence all information concerning residents and programs
• Monitors and submits documentation for billing
• Performs venipuncture as ordered by physician
• Maintains records of treatment
• Communicate with outside agencies and schools to maintain continuity of care
• Performs other related duties as assigned

Qualifications

Education

• AA/AS degree in Nursing with current Illinois license as an LPN or RN required
• BA/BS degree in Nursing with current Illinois license as an RN preferred

Experience

• 3 years of nursing experience required

Certification/Licensure

• Current LPN or RN license required

Other

• Minimum 21 years of age.
• Valid driver’s license and acceptable driving record with OHU required levels of coverage for auto insurance.
• DCFS background check & approval to transport youth.
• Must be physically able to complete Therapeutic Crisis Intervention (TCI) restraint training.

We Invest in You!

• Tuition assistance up to $2500 per year
• Up to 4 weeks paid Vacation Days; up to 6 paid Personal Days and up to 5 paid Sick days annually
• Medical, dental, vision, 403b Retirement, flexible spending accounts, health savings account, and short-term disability options
• Agency paid life up to $50K based on salary
• Voluntary Supplemental Life for Employee, Spouse, and Child(ren)
• Voluntary Legal Plans
• Agency paid long term after 1 year of employment
• Career ladders, professional development, and promotion opportunities
• Free LCSW and LCPC Supervision hours are available in some locations

One Hope United does not discriminate based on race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law. One Hope United is an Equal Opportunity Employer and a Drug-Free Workplace. OHU participates in eVerify.

In the spirit of caring for one another and our community, please note that upon accepting an offer of employment from One Hope United, you will be required to share proof of a Covid-19 vaccination. The requirement is subject to accommodation in compliance with applicable laws and regulations.

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