at Gateway Foundation, Inc. in Aurora, Illinois, United States
Job Description
RN/LPN - Registered Nurse / Licensed Practical Nurse- - $8,000 - $10,000 Sign-On Bonus
Post Date:
Feb 6, 2024
Location:
Aurora, IL, US, 60605
Position Type:
Full Time
Requisition Number:
31396
Work Schedule:
3PM-11:30PM Tuesday-Saturday
Are you looking to find personal and professional fulfillment, and align your career with your values?
At Gateway Foundation, our employees have an opportunity to make a difference every day by helping people with substance abuse issues gain control of their lives.
Gateway Foundation is a recognized non-profit leader in evidence-based treatment proven to get results. Our experts in Addiction Medicine-including highly educated clinical and medical professionals and expert psychiatrists and nurses-deliver care that never stops. Throughout Gateway's proud history of helping others, dedicated and professional employees have been vital to accomplishing our life-saving mission.
If you are a collaborative professional who shares our commitment to helping people with substance abuse and mental health issues turn their lives around - GATEWAY IS THE PLACE FOR YOU!
Registered Nurses (RN) are responsible for:
Managing and executing all nursing duties from clients' admission to program completion
Consulting with clinical team members to develop and implement individualized substance abuse treatment plans
Pursuing continual improvement of nursing function, underscoring ethics and consistent with regulatory standards
Administering medications and assists physicians in conducting examinations and treatments as warranted
Maintaining required client records related to assessments, diagnoses, and treatments
Conducting educational classes and seminars for clients and staff concerning: health, medical issues, infection control and related topics
Other duties as assigned
Job Requirements:
Current License as a Registered Nurse in the state of hire required
Bachelor's degree in Nursing preferred
Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) Responsibilities:
Monitors clients self-administering medications and reactions to medication.
* Works with Registered Nurse to provide direct nursing care according to physician orders, nursing care plan or established protocols.
* Conducts initial health screenings and assessments of clients' medical needs.
* Assists physicians with client examinations or treatments.
* Charts vital signs, treatments performed and medications administered and maintains records
Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) Qualifications:
*Current licensure as a Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) or Vocational Practice Nurse (VPN) as required by state.
* High school diploma
* Knowledge of nursing treatment, planning and assessment as acquired through completion of twelve to eighteen months post-high school training at an approved, accredited school of practical or vocational nursing; as well as successful completion of pharmacology coursework necessary to administer medications
* Ability to work under minimal supervision in administering medications, conducting assessments, and performing treatments; and knowledge of health problems related to substance abuse and recovery; at a level normally acquired through one to two years related experience.
* Interpersonal skills necessary to interact with clients, families, staff and physicians; and to demonstrate empathy and sensitivity necessary to elicit clients' cooperation and minimize apprehensions.
* Analytical abilities necessary to gather and interpret assessment data, provide treatment in accordance with established protocols, complete necessary documentation, and determine need for appropriate referrals.
Physical Requirements:
Normal or corrected vision and some color vision, necessary to read thermometers, blood pressure gauges, dipstick analysis results, and so forth; and to see and evaluate presented symptoms and injuries (critical).
Communication abilities necessary to gather and exchange information with clients and staff in person or by telephone provide care instructions, and schedule appointments (critical).
Proofreading and checking documents for accuracy, and reading reports, on a regular basis (critical).
Ability to respond to telephone, pages and intercoms (critical).
Manual dexterity necessary to manipulate instruments and syringes, apply bandages or sterile wipes, and accept and pass instruments and specimens; and touch sensitivity necessary to detect pulse, palpate body areas, and perform treatments with minimal client discomfort (critical).
Depending on Center assigned, ability to drive vehicle to various locations (essential).
Ability to use a keyboard and video display terminal to receive, retrieve, and/or audit information and data on a regular... For full info follow application link.
Gateway Foundation is an Equal Opportunity Employer: Race/Color/Sex/Sexual Orientation/Gender Identity/Religion/National Origin/Disability/Vets
