VRS Nurse Trainer (RN)

Centerstone is among the nation's leading nonprofit behavioral health systems with thousands of employees dedicated to delivering care that changes people's lives. A dynamic, well-established organization, we offer rewarding opportunities to serve all ages in a variety of settings. Come talk to us about joining the Centerstone team!

JOB DESCRIPTION:

SUMMARY OF POSITION

Provides nursing care to individuals in the Vocational and Residential Division programs. This includes medication administration training, medication monitoring, education and training to consumers and staff. Performs as a liaison between consumer and physicians, lab, pharmacist, family or vocational/residential staff, and other community caregivers' education. Supports consumers by promoting wellness, recovery and skill building to sustaining better heath. Provides prevention training in the areas of wellness, recovery, managing symptoms, making healthy life style choices, recognizing and responding to relapse, managing crisis and achieving and sustaining recovery.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES

• Provides outpatient counseling services utilizing evidence-based methodologies to provide excellent clinical services. Prepare for and conduct individual and group services for assigned caseload.
• Administers medications to patients, monitors the dosage, side effects, use and documents patients' reactions.
• Assists service recipients with making linkages with internal and external resources as outlined in treatment plan and in coordination with Integrated Healthcare Services. Maintains appropriate contact with referral sources including providing information on service recipient progress, behavior, and needs (with appropriate releases), and maintaining ongoing consultation when appropriate.
• In CILA I/DD settings, provides training for authorization of staff and authorizes staff to administer the client's medication, to monitor proper levels of dosage and watch for side effects. Provides ongoing training to staff.
• Conducts assessments, tests, and evaluations and completes paperwork, as assigned.

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS & ABILITIES

• Effectively communicate via written, verbal, in person and virtual methods.
• Knowledge of IL DHS Rules 115, 116, 119 and 132.
• Skilled in customer service techniques.
• Skilled in problem-solving.
• Skilled in providing advocacy services.

QUALIFICATIONS

Education Level

Completion of accredited Nursing program.

Years of Experience

One year experience, preferably with intellectual/developmental disability services.

Certification/Licensure

Requires RN license.

Must be DHS-approved RN Nurse-Trainer or complete training upon hire.

Providers utilizing electronic health records and/or other automated/electronic documentation systems are required to have computer and keyboarding experience and skills or the ability to develop such skills within required timeframes in order to meet the level of proficiency set by the agency. Direct Service Providers utilizing electronic/automated documentation systems will be required to undergo a computer and keyboarding assessment test to determine proficiency.

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS

Standing - 20%

Sitting - 80%

Squatting - Occasional

Kneeling - Occasional

Bending - Occasional

Driving - Occasional

Lifting - Occasional

DISCLAIMER

The duties and responsibilities described in this document are not a comprehensive list and additional tasks may be assigned to the employee from time to time, or the scope of the job may change as necessitated by business demands.

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Delivering care that changes people's lives starts with our employees. Below are just some of the great benefits Centerstone employees enjoy:

• Medical, dental, and vision health coverage
• Flexible Spending and Health Savings Accounts
• 403b retirement plan with company match
• Paid time off and ten paid holidays
• AD&D Insurance, Life Insurance, and Long Term Disability (company paid)
• Employee Resource Groups
• Continuing education opportunities
• Employee Assistance Program

Centerstone is an equal opportunity employer. Employment at Centerstone is based solely on a person's merit and qualifications directly related to professional competence. Centerstone does not discriminate against any employee or applicant because of race, creed, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity/expression, national origin, disability, age, genetic information, veteran status, marital status, pregnancy or related condition (including breastfeeding), or any other basis protected by law.

At Centerstone, we use our values as a guide for what we do. Respect, Expertise, Integrity and Empowerment are at the heart of every interaction at Centerstone, and particularly rooted in our Culture.

Our approach to culture is to create an environment that encourages, supports and celebrates the voices and experiences of our employees. We are committed to a culture of empowerment, respect, integrity and expertise that powers our innovation and connects us to each other, our clients and the communities we serve.

Centerstone is also committed to a strong culture of quality and safety, celebrating role-models who champion best practices for quality, clinical risk, and patient safety.