Program Nurse-CILA
Caritas Family Solutions·Belleville, Illinois
Caritas Family Solutions·Belleville, Illinois
The Program Nurse provides nursing care to residents in the CILA program and oversees medication administration compliance. They are responsible for training staff, managing medical documentation, and ensuring the physical and mental health of residents.
Description Welcome to your opportunity to change the world! If you have a servant’s heart and want to be part of something truly special, then Caritas Family Solutions needs you. We have been serving the people of Illinois since 1947 and have over 500 committed and mission-driven team members. At Caritas, we do not hire people for jobs; we find new team members for rewarding and life-changing careers that make the world better.
If you are kind, patient, and ready to make a difference, we would love to meet you!
Generous Paid Time Off Paid training Health Insurance Dental and Vision Life insurance 403(b) with company contribution 5% Tuition reimbursement We know great candidates bring a wide range of experience. If you believe you can be successful in this role, we encourage you to apply — even if you don’t meet every qualification listed.
The CILA Program Registered Nurse (RN) provides nursing services and healthcare oversight to residents participating in the Community Integrated Living Arrangement (CILA) program. This position is responsible for medication management oversight, resident health assessments, staff training, and healthcare coordination while ensuring compliance with Illinois Rule 116 requirements. The RN works collaboratively with program leadership and direct support staff to promote the physical and mental wellbeing of residents and support quality healthcare outcomes.
Monitor and oversee medication administration by authorized staff in compliance with Illinois Rule 116. Train new and existing staff in medication administration and resident healthcare management. Serve as the primary nursing liaison with physicians, pharmacies, and healthcare providers. Maintain resident medical records and medication tracking systems. Track nursing-related staff training requirements, renewals, and educational needs. Administer medications as needed in accordance with DHS Rule 116. Participate in CILA leadership meetings and support admissions, intake, and resident transitions. Monitor medication errors and develop monthly medication error and trend reports. Ensure all required nursing documentation is complete, accurate, and current. Conduct nursing assessments, medical reviews, medication audits, and quality assurance activities. Collaborate with the CILA team to ensure resident healthcare needs are appropriately addressed. Assist with risk management and quality improvement initiatives. Perform additional duties as assigned. Please note that the Responsibilities and Qualifications provide a general overview of the primary duties for this role and the basic qualifications. This is not intended to be a comprehensive list of all responsibilities, duties, and skills required.
QUALIFICATION REQUIREMENTS: To perform this job successfully, an individual must demonstrate the ability to provide professional nursing services and healthcare oversight to individuals with intellectual and developmental disabilities while maintaining compliance with Illinois Rule 116 requirements. The individual must be able to exercise sound clinical judgment, collaborate effectively with interdisciplinary team members, provide staff training and education, and maintain accurate healthcare documentation. The employee must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skills, and abilities required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
Manager-specific: Ability to interpret healthcare regulations, professional standards, financial reports, legal documents, and clinical documentation requirements.
Strong clinical assessment, documentation, communication, organization, and attention-to-detail skills.
Ability to perform nursing assessments, medication audits, health reviews, quality assurance activities, healthcare documentation, and compliance monitoring. Ability to train staff on medication administration and health-related procedures in accordance with Illinois Rule 116.
Trauma-Informed: Must display a willingness to adopt trauma informed interventions, principles, and practices as well as commitment to ongoing development of their capacity for application of trauma informed care. Realizes the prevalence of trauma among persons served by Caritas and the general population. Recognizes how trauma affects everyone involved-including clients, their families, staff, and community; and impacts behaviors. Responds to trauma by actively implementing the guiding principles of trauma informed care into their daily practice. Resists re-traumatization of persons served and staff providing services, by creating safe, welcoming, and supportive environments.
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Requirements:
Access to reliable transportation: Required.
Access to a reliable automobile: Required.
Proof of continued auto insurance: Required.
Valid driver’s license: Required.
Additional license requirements: N/A
Caritas Family Solutions is dedicated to maintaining a safe, healthy, and productive environment for our clients and employees. As part of this, a strict drug-free workplace policy is maintained.
Market context
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