Job Description:
Marklund is built on our mission of making everyday life possible for individuals with profound disabilities. Our services are designed to enhance the lives of our residents in a meaningful way, but we can’t do it alone.

WHO WE ARE:

Marklund is a nonprofit organization that provides residential, educational and therapy services to infants, children, teens and adults with serious and profound developmental disabilities and special healthcare needs. With three residential locations – the Marklund Hyde Center in Geneva, the Marklund Philip Center in Bloomingdale, and the Marklund Wasmond Center in Elgin, it is currently home to nearly 178 residents. The Marklund Day School offers Multi-Needs and Life Skills programs for children and young adults with multiple medical needs, and those diagnosed on the autism spectrum. In addition, our Community Day Services program at each site is a therapeutic day program for adults who reside at Marklund and those who come in from the community.

Through clinical excellence, caring practice and extraordinary teamwork, Marklund nurses boldly advance the practice of nursing every day. As a Charge Nurse you will make a difference in the lives of our residents in the following ways:

• Serve as the Administrative and Clinical Coordinator of all nursing activities of two 16-bed homes.
• Administer medications, tube feedings and treatments as prescribed.
• Supervise nursing and direct care staff.
• Work with staff, parents and regulatory bodies to ensure all appropriate measures are taken in relation to resident care.
• Plan, develop and coordinate Quality Improvement Programs to enhance the quality of resident care.
• Monitor Infection Control Program, in accordance with policies and procedures, to ensure the highest degree of quality resident care and safety can be maintained at all times.

Please note that this job summary is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties, or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job. Duties, responsibilities and activities may change at any time with or without notice.

NURSE CASE MANAGER QUALIFICATIONS:

• Valid nursing license in the state of Illinois, current on the Illinois Health Care Worker Registry
• Possess current BLS CPR certification for Healthcare Workers
• Minimum of one year of nursing experience
• Must be able to perform the essential functions of the job and to meet its functional and environmental requirements
  An ideal candidate will have an exceptional work ethic, positive attitude, and strong commitment to providing excellent care to our residents along with the ability to work in a fast-paced, dynamic environment, and the desire to contribute to a strong culture where the entire team works together for the good of each resident.

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