Part-Time Registered Nurse

BASIC FUNCTION:  The Nurse assists in coordination of medical issues, implementation of the medical program for residential children and medical intervention as appropriate for children in the Residential Treatment Center.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:   

• Assists with assessment and initiation of treatment for illness/injury of children.  Administers medications.  Coordinates and purchases prescriptions as assigned.  Assists with monitoring height/weight and blood pressure records, obtaining lab specimens and the scheduling/transportation of RTC children to medical appointments.

• Assists with the initiation and maintenance of all records related to medical issues.

• Coordinates medical issues between the nurse, the treatment teams, the medical consultant, and the consulting psychiatrist.  Communicates with other medical or health care professionals as needed.

• Provides diagnostics/screening of growth, vision, hearing, lead levels, scoliosis, communicable disease and other relevant health concerns.

• Serves as a member of the interdisciplinary treatment teams in the Residential Treatment Center.  Serves as back-up for nurse on-call responsibilities.

• Demonstrates ongoing personal professional development.  Contributes to the professional development of staff at The Baby Fold, and when assigned, to student nurses.

• Conducts all activities in accord with children’s rights, with the Nurse Practice Act and all other relevant standards.

• Contributes to quality improvement through active participation in Quality Improvement activities.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:

• Meets the definition of a mental health professional as defined in Part 231, Medicaid Community Mental Health Service Program.

• A registered nurse license pursuant to The Illinois Nursing Act of 1987.

• Ability to maintain the safety and well-being of children for whom there is a responsibility.

• Must meet DCFS driver eligibility requirements.

• Must pass DCFS drug screen and background checks.

• Demonstrated competence in serving a culturally diverse population.  Demonstrated ability to work collaboratively with a diverse workforce.

• Ability to communicate effectively with client population.

• Ability to work cooperatively with staff within The Baby Fold, as well as with necessary collateral contacts.

• Mission-oriented and willing to apply The Baby Fold’s standards and beliefs to the performance of job duties.

WORK HOURS:  7-11 A.M., Monday-Friday (hours negotiable); pro-rated benefits available.

LOCATION: 108 E. Willow Street and 612 Oglesby Avenue, Normal, IL 61761

To apply, print out an application and send to:

Human Resources

The Baby Fold

108 E. Willow St.

Normal, IL 61761

Fax: (309) 452-0115

Applications are also available at this address. 

The Baby Fold is an Equal Opportunity Employer.