Licensed Practical Nurse - Suburban Illinois

Family Guidance Centers, Inc.; Chicago (IL); On-site; USD 34,095 - 48,560; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health Insurance

Dental

Vision

Life Insurance

EAP

401(k) pension plan

Paid time off including vacation, sick, and personal days

Job summary

A nonprofit behavioral healthcare organization is seeking a Licensed Practical Nurse to join their team in Suburban Illinois. The role involves processing patients, dispensing medications, and monitoring patient health. Candidates must have at least one year of experience in health care and be L.P.N. registered in Illinois. The position offers a pay rate of $30.00 and various benefits, including health insurance and a 401(k) pension plan.

Qualifications

• One year experience in Behavioral Health Care or hospital setting.
• Must have knowledge of all state and federal rules and regulations.

Responsibilities

• Process patients from assessment to discharge.
• Dispense all medication under set procedures.
• Monitor patient health and document findings.
• Travel if needed.

Skills

Good communication skills

Knowledge of substance abuse pathology

Basic nursing and medical terminology

Education

L.P.N. registered in the State of Illinois

Certified in CPR

Job description

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Job Description

Family Guidance Centers, Inc. (FGC), a not‑for‑profit behavioral healthcare organization, treats and prevents substance use disorder, as well as an array of other related problems. Since 1969, FGC’s comprehensive programming has educated and guided individuals toward their full potential as productive members within their own families and our society. FGC seeks to support the behavioral health of individuals, families, and communities through our commitment to innovation, accountability, and compassionate care to facilitate positive, lasting change.

• $2,000 SIGN ON BONUS****

Essential Duties

• Processes patients from assessment to discharge in both medication‑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.

Start Date

ASAP

Pay Rate

$30.00

Clearance Requirement

DCFS clearance required.

Equity Statement

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

Required Experience

One year experience in Behavioral Health Care or hospital setting. Individual must possess good communication skills. General basic nursing and medical terminology knowledge. Must have knowledge of substance abuse pathology. Must have knowledge of all state and federal rules and regulations.

Certificates, Licenses, Registrations

L.P.N. registered in the State of Illinois and certified in CPR required.

Benefits

• Health Insurance
• Dental
• Vision
• Life Insurance
• EAP
• 401(k) pension plan
• Vacation, sick and personal days with paid holidays off included in our paid time off compensation package