Licensed Practical Nurse - Des Plaines

Family Guidance Centers, Inc.; Des Plaines (IL); On-site; USD 35,817 - 46,838; Full time

Job summary

Family Guidance Centers, Inc. in Des Plaines, IL is seeking an LPN to join our clinic team.

You will administer medications, assist with methadone and other treatments, and monitor patients from intake to discharge in both medication-assisted and non-medication programs. The role requires an Illinois LPN license and CPR certification, with at least two years of hospital or agency experience; precise documentation of health status and a willingness to travel as needed.

Qualifications

• At least two years' experience in hospital or agency setting (preferred).
• LPN license in Illinois is required.
• CPR certification is required.

Responsibilities

• Processes patients from assessment to discharge in both medications assisted treatment and drug free treatment programming.
• Dispenses all medication under procedures set forth by Family Guidance Center, Substance Use Prevention and Recovery, Clinical Sustainability Assessment Tool and the Drug Enforcement Administration
• Monitors the appropriateness of methadone and medication dosages.
• Monitors the physical & mental health well-being of patients and documents findings.
• Must be available to travel if needed

Skills

Detail oriented

Team player

Customer service

Education

LPN license - Illinois

CPR certification

Job description

Job Description

• Processes patients from assessment to discharge in both medications assisted treatment and drug free treatment programming.
• Dispenses all medication under procedures set forth by Family Guidance Center,Substance Use Prevention and Recovery,Clinical Sustainability Assessment Tooland the Drug Enforcement Administration
• Monitors the appropriateness of methadone and medication dosages.
• Monitors the physical & mental health well-being of patients and documents findings.
• Must be available to travel if needed

Essential Duties

• Processes patients from assessment to discharge in both medications assisted treatment and drug free treatment programming.
• Dispenses all medication under procedures set forth by Family Guidance Center,Substance Use Prevention and Recovery,Clinical Sustainability Assessment Tooland the Drug Enforcement Administration
• Monitors the appropriateness of methadone and medication dosages.
• Monitors the physical & mental health well-being of patients and documents findings.
• Must be available to travel if needed

Work Schedule

3-4 days per week (6:00am - 2:30pm)

Start Date

ASAP

Work Location

484 Lee St., Des Plaines, IL

Pay Rate

$30.00

Family Guidance Centers, Inc. is a Drug Free Environment (including THC and/or CBD).

DCFS clearance required.

Family Guidance Centers, Inc. is committed to Equal Employment Opportunity without regard for race, ethnicity , pregnancy, gender, protected veterans status, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity or religion.

Required Experience

• At least two years' experiencein hospital or agency settingpreferred

• L.P.N. registered in the State of Illinois and certified in CPRrequired

Keyword

clinic, outpatient, chemical dependence, substance dependence, detail oriented, team player, customer service