Outpatient LPN: Substance Use Care & Recovery Impact

Gateway Foundation; Springfield (IL); On-site; USD 70,891,296 - 92,494,819; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, vision insurance

403(b) Retirement Plan

Paid time off 18 days/yr

Tuition reimbursement

Job summary

Gateway Foundation is seeking a Licensed Practical Nurse to provide direct nursing care within our outpatient substance use and mental health treatment programs in Springfield, IL. You will monitor drug administration, support physicians, and perform health screenings in a collaborative team environment.

Responsibilities include charting vital signs, coordinating with RNs, and ensuring documentation meets established protocols.

Qualifications

• Current licensure as a Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) or Vocational Practice Nurse (VPN) as required by state.
• High school diploma.
• Knowledge of nursing treatment, planning and assessment from post‑high school training; pharmacology coursework to administer medications.

Responsibilities

• Monitors clients self‑administering medications and reactions to medication.
• Works with Registered Nurse to provide direct nursing care according to physician orders, nursing care plan or established protocols.
• Conducts initial health screenings and assessments of clients’ medical needs.
• Assists physicians with client examinations or treatments.
• Charts vital signs, treatments performed and medications administered and maintains records.

Skills

LPN licensure

Nursing assessments

Medication administration

Interpersonal skills

Documentation

Critical thinking

Education

LPN License (LPN) or VPN

High school diploma

Tools

Electronic Health Records (EHR)

Job description

Gateway Foundation is seeking a Licensed Practical Nurse to provide direct nursing care within our outpatient substance use and mental health treatment programs in Springfield, IL. You will monitor drug administration, support physicians, and perform health screenings in a collaborative team environment.

Responsibilities include charting vital signs, coordinating with RNs, and ensuring documentation meets established protocols.