Staff Nurse - UIH Rockford

Family Guidance Centers, Inc.; Rockford (IL); On-site; USD 36,000 - 47,000; Full time

Job summary

Family Guidance Centers, Inc. in Rockford, IL seeks a Licensed Practical Nurse to support Medication Assisted Recovery initiatives at UI Health Miles Square Health Center. The position requires an IL LPN license and CPR certification, with at least two years of hospital or similar experience.

The role offers a Monday-to-Friday schedule (6:30a-3:00p) with every other Saturday and a pay rate of $30.00 per hour. Some travel may be required to support programs.

Qualifications

• IL LPN license required and CPR certification.
• At least two years' experience in hospital or agency setting preferred.

Responsibilities

• Process patients from assessment to discharge in MAT and drug-free programs.
• Dispense medications following DEA and internal procedures.
• Monitor methadone and dosage appropriateness; monitor patients health.
• Document findings on physical and mental health of patients.
• Travel may be required when needed.

Skills

LPN license

CPR certification

Medication assisted recovery

Education

LPN license/Certification

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.

Join Family Guidance Centers staff in partnership with UI Health Miles Square Health Center L.P. Johnson building in a non-traditional LPN role in Medication Assisted Recovery.

Essential Duties

• 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

Location: UIH Rockford

Pay Rate: $30.00

Schedule: Monday - Friday (6:30a - 3:00p) and every other Saturday

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 .

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Required Experience

Education and/or Experience: At least two years' experiencein hospital or agency setting preferred

Certificates, Licenses, Registrations

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

From: Family Guidance Centers, Inc.