Job Title : Registered Nurse – Developmental Disabilities
Rate of Pay: $35/hour
Schedule: 16–20 hours per week
Reports To: Director of Developmental Disabilities
Why Join ComWell?
At ComWell, you’ll be part of a dedicated team committed to making a meaningful difference in the lives of individuals and families. We value compassion, collaboration, professionalism, and innovation in everything we do. Our team works together to provide quality services and support that help the individuals we serve live healthy, meaningful, and fulfilling lives.
Position Overview :
ComWell is seeking a highly dependable, compassionate, and professional Registered Nurse (RN) to join our Developmental Disabilities team. The RN provides medical care, nursing oversight, medication management, training, and support to individuals served within ComWell’s developmental disabilities programs.
The ideal candidate is organized, detail-oriented, and committed to providing quality care while ensuring the safety, dignity, and well-being of the individuals we serve. This position requires someone who can work independently, communicate effectively, exercise sound judgment, and collaborate with staff, healthcare providers, pharmacists, and other members of the ComWell team.
The RN will also provide nursing guidance and oversight to qualified staff and help ensure compliance with applicable state regulations, including Administrative Rule 116.
Essential Duties & Responsibilities :
- Facilitate medication administration training for all DD residential staff, including the TABE test.
- Regularly monitor medication administration and identify medication errors.
- Recommend plans of correction and provide guidance to staff when medication errors occur.
- Complete initial, annual, and as-needed nursing assessments for DD CILA residents within the timeframes established by Administrative Rule 116.
- Provide medication oversight for clients, including:
- Meeting with pharmacists to review client medications.
- Monitoring electronic medication administration records (eMARs).
- Ensuring medication orders are accurate, approved, current, and discontinued as directed by physician orders.
- Collaborate with the Residential Program Manager to review, revise, and make recommendations regarding Administrative Rule 116 policies and procedures.
- Help ensure compliance with state regulations and organizational policies and procedures.
- Participate in Rule 116 surveys and related compliance activities as needed.
- Delegate nursing interventions and provide guidance to qualified individuals within the organization as appropriate.
- Work collaboratively with residential staff and other members of the care team to support the health and well-being of individuals served.
Minimum Qualifications & Requirements :
- Current Illinois Registered Nurse (RN) License.
- Certified Illinois RN Trainer or willingness to complete RN Trainer certification within 30 days of hire.
- Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
- Strong organizational skills and attention to detail.
- Above-average computer proficiency, including Microsoft Word, Excel, and Outlook.
- Ability to work independently and complete assignments within established guidelines and accepted practices.
- Ability to work effectively under pressure, meet deadlines, and maintain a positive and professional attitude.
- Strong judgment, professionalism, and commitment to providing compassionate, respectful care.
- Must meet requirements for CANTS, criminal record, and Healthcare Worker Background Checks.
