Staff Nurse - Springfield

Family Guidance Centers, Inc.; Springfield (IL); On-site; USD 34,000 - 49,000; Full time

Job summary

Family Guidance Centers, Inc. in Springfield, IL is seeking a Staff Nurse for both medication-assisted treatment and general nursing care. You will process patients from assessment to discharge and ensure safe medication administration.

The ideal candidate has two years of post-degree hospital or agency experience, Illinois RN/LPN licenses, and CPR certification. The schedule runs 6:45 am–3:15 pm five days a week with occasional Saturday shifts; travel may be required.

Qualifications

• Two years post-degree experience in hospital or agency setting.
• Good communication skills are required.
• Basic nursing knowledge and medical terminology.
• Knowledge of substance abuse pathology and relevant regulations.

Responsibilities

• Process patients from assessment to discharge in MAT and drug-free programs.
• Dispense medications according to policy and DEA regulations.
• Monitor methadone and other medications dosages for safety and effectiveness.
• Monitor patients' physical and mental health and document findings.
• Must be available to travel if needed.

Skills

Communication skills

Teamwork

Education

RN license (Illinois)

LPN license (Illinois)

CPR certification

Job description

Join Our Mission at Family Guidance Centers, Inc. (FGC)!

Family Guidance Centers, Inc. is a substance use treatment organization offering comprehensive behavioral health programs, including medication-assisted recovery, to individuals with substance use disorders (SUDs) and co-occurring mental health conditions. With over 25 years of experience and multiple locations across the state, we provide a full continuum of care for substance use disorder, from prevention and harm reduction to treatment and recovery support. Our programs integrate FDA-approved medications for the treatment of substance use disorders, including all three medications approved to treat opioid use disorder (buprenorphine, methadone, and naltrexone). We strive to meet our patients where they are, bringing care outside clinic walls via telehealth and mobile services and ensuring patients have access to harm reduction resources and education.

The Staff Nurse Essential Duties And Responsibilities Include

• 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

Schedule: 6:45 am - 3:15 pm five days a week (days vary) Sat 7:15 am to 10:15 am every other weekend

Number of Position Openings: 1

Start Date: ASAP

Salary Starting at $30.00 an hour

Family Guidance Centers, Inc. is a drug-free workplace. Pre-employment drug testing includes marijuana/THC.

This position requires DCFS background clearance.

Family Guidance Centers, Inc. is an Equal Opportunity Employer .

Keyword: Treatment Nurse, Residential Nurse

Required Experience

Education and/or Experience: Two years post degree experience in hospital or agency 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:

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

From: Family Guidance Centers, Inc.