at Chestnut Health Systems in Granite City, Illinois, United States
Job Description
We are seeking a full-time Nurse (LPN or RN) to join our team. This position provides essential nursing services across Chestnut programs, supporting individuals receiving behavioral health, substance use, and primary care services. Level placement (LPN or RN ) will be determined based on licensure, experience, and qualifications. This role plays a critical part in delivering integrated, trauma-informed care and ensuring continuity of services across providers and settings.
Chestnut Health Systems™ is a leading provider of integrated health care services. Since 1973, Chestnut has grown to more than 800 committed, compassionate employees providing substance use, mental health, and primary care treatment to patients in Illinois and Missouri. We provide fully integrated care for all our patients by combining behavioral health care services with our community-based primary care health centers. Chestnut also conducts research and training throughout the U.S.A.
Responsibilities
- Complete and maintain timely, accurate documentation including medical records, progress notes, treatment plans, and required funder documentation
- Administer, monitor, and educate clients on medications in accordance with treatment plans
- Assess clients for acute and ongoing physical health needs, providing first aid and coordinating care as needed
- Review medical records for completeness and compliance, including required signatures and documentation
- Coordinate care and act as liaison between prescribers, clients, pharmacies, labs, primary care providers, and other healthcare professionals
- Respond promptly to client and family inquiries regarding medications, refills, and health concerns
- Administer and document TB skin tests
- Provide holistic health education and promote wellness using nurse practice guidelines
- Support recovery-oriented, trauma-informed care emphasizing empowerment, respect, and self-directed recovery
- Participate in team meetings, staffings, and program development activities
- Maintain confidentiality and adhere to all organizational and regulatory standards
