Staff Nurse - UIC Miles Square

Family Guidance Centers, Inc.; Harvey (IL); On-site; USD 54,000 - 66,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health Insurance

Dental

Vision

Life Insurance

EAP

401k pension plan

Paid time off

Job summary

Family Guidance Centers, Inc. is looking for an experienced Licensed Practical Nurse (L.P.N.) to join their team in Harvey, Illinois. The role involves processing patients from assessment to discharge, dispensing medications, and monitoring patient health. Candidates must have at least two years of related experience and an L.P.N. license registered in Illinois.

The position offers a competitive pay rate of $30.00, with a Monday to Friday schedule from 6:15 a.m. to 2:45 p.m. Benefits include health insurance, 401k, and paid time off.

Qualifications

• At least two years of experience in a hospital or agency setting.
• L.P.N. license from Illinois is required.
• Must be certified in CPR.

Responsibilities

• Process patients from assessment to discharge.
• Dispense medication according to established procedures.
• Monitor the appropriateness of medication dosages.
• Document findings on patient health.
• Be available to travel as necessary.

Skills

Medication dispensing

Patient monitoring

Documentation

Travel availability

Education

L.P.N. registered in Illinois

Certified in CPR

Job description

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. 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.

Responsibilities / 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 other medication dosages.
• Monitors the physical and mental health well-being of patients and documents findings.
• Must be available to travel if needed.

Start Date, Location, Pay, Schedule

Start Date: ASAP

Location: UIC Miles Square

Pay Rate: $30.00

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

Environment & Compliance

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 to race, ethnicity, pregnancy, gender, protected veterans status, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity or religion.

Required Experience & Credentials

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).

Benefits

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

Additional Information

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