Family Guidance Centers, Inc. (FGC), a not-for-profit behavioral healthcare organization that treats and prevents substance abuse, is currently seeking a Licensed Practical Nurse with some experience with drug treatment and clinical experience. FGC offers opportunities for individuals with an interest in behavioral health.
Essential Duties and Responsibilities
- Supports nursing operations by reviewing patient care issues in the residential and outpatient settings.
- Assists in reviewing staff nurse daily assignments to ensure completion.
- Assists in the agency’s performance improvement and audit correction process.
- Assists in the completion of nursing documentation, inputting physician orders and accurate accounting of methadone.
- Dispenses methadone medication and monitors response to and appropriateness of methadone.
- Coordinates and assists in initial and ongoing assessments of patients.
- Coordinates and assists in the educational needs of patients for the purpose of safe, effective use of all FDA approved MAT options.
- Coordinates and assists in the ongoing physical well‑being of patients and records specific observations.
- Assists with coordinating medical referrals according to physician’s orders.
- Assists physicians with specific medical findings.
- Completes TB testing and follows up on TB tests and reactive results.
- Coordinates and assists with follow‑up recommendations and referrals made in medical visits.
- Coordinates and assists medication administration records for accuracy and accountability of staff nurses.
- Assists in the interviewing and orientation process of new staff nurses.
- Participates in PI/UR activities as needed.
- Understands required accounting for methadone dispensing.
Schedule
M-F 6:15 am–2:45 pm providing coverage to sites as needed
Pay Rate
$68,000 - $78,000
Start Date
ASAP
Work Location
Harvey, UIH MSHC Wood St
Required Experience
Education and/or Experience: At least two years of experience in a hospital or in‑patient setting with 1–3 years of management experience (preferred); basic nursing and substance abuse pathology knowledge.
Certificates, Licenses, Registrations
State of Illinois Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) or Registered Nurse (RN) with current certified CPR is required.
Benefits
Our organization provides a comprehensive benefits package for full‑time employment that includes health insurance, dental, vision, life insurance, and a 401(k) pension plan. Vacation, sick, and personal days with paid holidays off are included in our PTO compensation package.
Family Guidance Centers, Inc. is a drug‑free environment and an equal opportunity employer.
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