Staff Nurse - UIC Miles Square

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

Benefits offered by this job

Health Insurance

Vision Insurance

Life Insurance

Employee Assistance Program (EAP)

Paid time off including vacation, sick, and personal days

Job summary

Family Guidance Centers, Inc is seeking an entry-level L.P.N. in Harvey, Illinois. The role involves processing patients and monitoring medication safety in a drug-free environment.

The ideal candidate will have at least two years of relevant experience and hold a valid L.P.N. license in Illinois. Full-time employees enjoy comprehensive health benefits, paid time off, and a supportive work culture focused on behavioral health.

Qualifications

• At least two years' experience in a hospital or agency setting preferred.
• Must have the L.P.N. license in Illinois.
• Certification in CPR is required.

Responsibilities

• Process patients from assessment to discharge.
• Monitor appropriateness of medication dosages.
• Document physical and mental health well-being of patients.
• Travel if needed.

Skills

Patient assessment

Medication management

Documentation skills

Excellent communication

Education

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

Certified in CPR

Job description

• Job Level:Entry Level (less than 2 years)

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 withintheir own families and our society. Family Guidance Centers, Inc 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.

• 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

Start Date: ASAP

Pay Rate: $30.00

Schedule: Monday - Friday (6:15a - 2:45p)

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.

Experience and Skills:

Education and/or Experience: At least two years’ experience in hospital or agency setting preferred

Certificates, Licenses, Registrations: L.P.N. registered in the State of Illinois and certified in CPR required

Family Guidance Centers Inc. offers opportunities for individuals with an interest in behavioral health. Our organization provides a comprehensive benefit package for full time employment that includes:

• Health Insurance
• Vision
• Life Insurance
• EAP
• Vacation, sick and personal days with paid holidays off are included in our paid time off compensation package