Professional Nursing Services for IDD Agencies
Inclusive Nursing Solutions partners with agencies serving individuals with intellectual and developmental disabilities (IDD) to deliver professional nursing services with compassion, compliance, and respect.
About Our Nursing Services
Expert Nursing Support & Training
We provide prompt, professional nursing support designed to strengthen agencies and improve outcomes for individuals with IDD. Our services include training, supervision, compliance, and hands-on care delivered by skilled Registered Nurses (RNs).
Responsibilities
Our nursing responsibilities cover the essential areas of training, clinical oversight, compliance, medication management, and agency support — ensuring agencies remain compliant and individuals with IDD receive safe, high-quality care.
Training & Education
- Deliver training for DSPs in medication administration (8-hour Rule 116 MATP class).
- Provide ongoing staff education on safe medication administration, prescription updates, and side effect awareness.
- Facilitate advanced DHS-approved modules (insulin, enteral tube meds).
- Conduct re-evaluations and retraining to maintain competency.
Clinical Oversight
- Review clients’ health assessments before training staff.
- Perform nursing health assessments in community living facilities.
- Create Self-Administration of Medications Assessments (SAMAs).
- Review health risk screening tools (HRST) after QIDP ratings.
Compliance & Documentation
- Document all authorized trainings and provide compliance records.
- Audit MARs, document errors, and prepare corrective actions.
- Create/review adverse drug reaction reports and coordinate provider follow-up.
- Maintain Controlled Substance Count Sheets and quality assurance procedures.
Medication Management
- Collaborate with providers and pharmacies to ensure accurate orders.
- Monitor and support eMAR systems for proper staff usage.
- Perform cycle fill medication check-ins and verify physician orders.
- Inspect medication storage for security, organization, and compliance.
- Execute medication passes when required.
Agency & Regulatory Support
- Develop corrective action plans in response to state audit findings.
- Remain available for consultation, ongoing support, and DHS audits.
- Ensure HIPAA and Rule 116 compliance in all tasks.
- Travel to agencies as needed, with compensated travel time.
Qualifications
- Current Illinois RN license in good standing.
- At least 1 year of clinical nursing experience within the last 5 years.
- Experience with individuals with IDD strongly valued.
- CPR certification required and must be maintained.
- Comfortable with technology including Google Workspace, Adobe/PDF tools, eMAR systems, and video calls.
- Able to work independently and collaboratively with nurses, providers, and agency staff.
- Valid driver’s license, reliable transportation, and vehicle insurance required.
- Willing to undergo agency-required onboarding and background checks.
- Willing to complete the DHS Nurse-Trainer Training Program if not already certified.
- Knowledge of DHS Rule 116, the Illinois Nurse Practice Act, and HIPAA.
- Personal Windows laptop (non-Apple) required for eMAR systems.
- Personal mobile phone required for calls, emails, and scanning.
Compensation & Benefits
Compensation & Pay
- $40.00/hour for most tasks,
- $600.00 for medication classes
- $25.00/day for on-call.
Job Type
- Per Diem · In person & remote.
What We Offer
- Warm and inviting work culture.
- Competitive pay structure.
- Training reimbursement at 90 days and 6 months.
- Paid travel time at full hourly rate.
- Flexible self-scheduling options.
- No mandatory holidays, weekends, or on-call shifts.
- Perform only tasks you are comfortable with.
Ready to Make an Impact?
If you are passionate about serving the IDD community, we want to hear from you. Contact us today to learn more or apply.