Float Nurse - LPN/RN

Symetria Recovery; Joliet (IL); Hybrid; USD 50,000 - 52,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, and vision insurance

401(k) with company match

Life insurance

Pet insurance

CEU reimbursement

Licensure fee reimbursement

Paid vacation and sick time

Closed and paid major holidays

Job summary

Symetria Recovery in Joliet, IL seeks a licensed LPN or RN for full-time outpatient MAT treatment. You will dispense medications, monitor patients, and coordinate care with nursing and medical staff.

The role requires IL licensure, strong clinical skills, and the ability to work in a fast-paced outpatient setting. Occasional travel to other clinics in the Chicago metro may be required.

Qualifications

• 3+ years' experience as LPN or RN required.
• Active IL LPN/RN license with no restrictions.
• Experience dispensing, handling, ordering, stocking medications.
• Experience in MAT or behavioral health setting preferred.
• Experience using EMR such as KIPU.

Responsibilities

• Dispense medications and ensure appropriate medical care for patients.
• Collaborate with Director of Nursing and medical staff on treatment decisions.
• Interact daily with patients to provide support and monitor health.
• Monitor vitals and document treatment results with accuracy.
• Manage inventory and reconcile methadone, Suboxone, and Subutex stocks.
• Travel to other clinics within the Chicago metro area as needed.
• Follow all policies, regulations, and DEA requirements.

Skills

LPN or RN experience

Communication skills

Multitasking

Attention to detail

Follow instructions

Team collaboration

Physical stamina

Education

Illinois LPN or RN license

Tools

KIPU EMR

Job description

Who We Are:

Symetria Recovery is the #1 outpatient rehab in Illinois and Texas. It started with three simple, yet game-changing core beliefs: Addiction is a disease; co-occurring mental health conditions should be addressed, and patients deserve respect, not judgement. Symetria Recovery provides comprehensive substance abuse treatment with a focus on Medication-Assisted Treatment (MAT) in a welcoming outpatient setting. Unlimited clinical services are available to our patients under our bundled-service delivery model. Key services delivered through our Opioid Treatment Program (OTP) licensure include MAT, medically monitored psychiatric care, individual therapy, group therapy (IOP), 6-day-per-week nursing care, and ongoing aftercare. Most of our patients being provided with medication receive Buprenorphine products, but they can also receive Methadone, and any other FDA-approved medication for addiction.

What You Will Do:

• Provide a leading role in treatment decisions by working closely with the Director of Nursing, Medical Provider, clinical staff, and Program Director.
• Responsible for dispensing medications and ensuring the appropriate medical care is administered for patients in recovery.
• Daily interactions with patients to provide support while assisting to improve their health and well-being.
• Monitors patient’s vital signs for dose changes and other physical health information, maintains accurate records reflecting data, including general information relating to treatment results.
• Collects blood samples from patients and monitors and attends to the physical needs of the patient.
• Administers injectable medications, ensuring accurate prescribed dosage and timely delivery, educating clients in management of side effects, and obtaining pre-authorization of prescriptions/medications from pharmacy, when needed.
• Administers and reads PPD, pregnancy tests, tuberculosis screening tests, and drug screens on patients and documents results.
• Maintains accurate inventory counts of all medicines and medical supplies and ensures adequate replacements are ordered on a timely basis, as well as reconciling inventory of Methadone, Suboxone, and Subutex at conclusion of dosing.
• Follows all Symetria policies, state regulations, federal guidelines, and DEA regulations.
• Employees are expected to perform all duties in accordance to work schedule and as assigned.
• The ability to travel to other clinics within the Chicago-metro.

Who You Are:

• 3+ years' experience as an LPN or RN required
• Must have a current and valid LPN or RN license with no restrictions and licensed within the state of Illinois.
• Active driver's license in the state of the assigned clinic.
• Experience dispensing, handling, ordering, and stocking medications
• Experience working as an LPN or RN in a substance abuse treatment (preferably MAT) or behavioral health setting preferred
• Experience using KIPU or other EMR
• Knowledge of addiction and co-occurring mental health disorders preferred
• Knowledge of recovery process and terminology preferred
• Full-time position (40 hours per week) - Monday-Friday and occasional Saturday mornings
• Ability to follow and provide clear, detailed instructions.
• Skilled at multitasking and maintaining efficiency in a fast-paced, high-pressure environment.
• Strong communication skills with the ability to build and maintain professional relationships with patients and staff.
• Capable of working under pressure while staying organized and focused.
• Physically able to perform occasional bending, reaching, and stretching.
• Demonstrated attention to detail with the ability to concentrate for extended periods.

Benefits Available to You:

• Medical, dental, and vision insurance for you and your family
• 401(k) with company match
• Life insurance
• Pet insurance
• CEU reimbursement and paid time for continuing education
• Licensure fee reimbursement
• Paid vacation and sick time
• Closed and paid major holidays

Compensation for this position is based on market analysis and will be determined by additional factors such as location/state, skills, years of experience, relevant credentials, and education. The posted compensation range for this role is $36.00 to $38.00 per hour. We are committed to offering a competitive compensation and benefits package that reflects all the factors previously outlined in conjunction with current market trends.

Come join a team that believes in and has a passion for providing personalized care to each individual that is a part of Symetria Recovery!