Family Guidance Centers, Inc. (FGC), a not-for-profit behavioral healthcare organization that treats and prevents substance abuse, as well as an array of other related problems, is currently seeking a Licensed Practical Nurse with some experience with drug treatment as well as clinical experience. Family Guidance Centers Inc. offers opportunities for individuals with an interest in behavioral health. 

 Essential Duties and Responsibilities:

• Supports nursing operations by reviewing patient care issues in the residential and outpatient settings.


• Assists in reviewing staff nurse daily assignments are completed.


• Assists in the agencies’ performance improvement and audit correction process.


• Assists in the completion of nursing documentation, inputting physician orders and accurate accounting of methadone.


• Dispenses methadone medication and monitors response to and appropriateness of methadone.


• Coordinates & assists in initial and ongoing assessments of patients.


• Coordinates & assists in the educational needs of patients for the purpose and safe effective use of all FDA approved MAT options.


• Coordinates & assists in the ongoing physical well-being of patients and makes notes of specific observations.


• Assists with coordinating medical referrals according to physician’s orders.


• Assist physicians on specific medical findings.


• Completes TB testing and follows up on TB tests and reactive results.


• Coordinates & assists with follow up recommendations and referrals made in medical visits.


• Coordinates & assists medication administration records for accuracy and accountabilityof staff nurses.


• Assists in the interviewing and orientation process of new staff nurses.


• Participates in PI/UR activities as needed.


• Understands required accounting for methadone dispensing.

Schedule: M-F  6:15 am-2:45pm providing coverage to sites as needed

 

Start Date: ASAP

Work Location: Harvey, UIH MSHC Wood St

Family Guidance Centers, Inc. is a Drug Free Environment, An Equal Opportunity Employer

Education and/or Experience: At least two years of experience in a hospital or in-patient setting with 1-3 years of management experience preferred; Basic nursing and substance abuse pathology knowledge.

Certificates, Licenses, Registrations: State of Illinois Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) or Registered Nurse (RN) with current certified CPR is required.

Our organization provides a comprehensive benefits package for full-time employment that includes health insurance, dental, vision, life insurance, and a 401k pension plan. Vacation, sick and personal days with paid holidays off are included in our PTO compensation package.