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

Essential Duties:

• Promotes a welcoming, positive customer service culture to patients

• Monitors appropriateness of methadone and other medication dosages, monitors physical well-being of clients and makes notes of specific findings

• Processes patients from assessment to discharge in medication assisted treatment and drug free treatment programming

• Processes alerts using SAMMS software; documents all services performed in their appropriate service categories

• Dispenses all MAT medications under procedures set forth by FGC, SUPR, CSAT and the DEA.

• Administers Naltrexone Injectable at FGC sites

• Monitors the appropriateness of methadone and medication dosages

• Monitors the physical & mental health well-being of patients and documents findings

• Confers with the program physician on specific findings

• Confers with counselor/recovery support specialist on cases as needed and completes caseload assignments

• Completes initial nursing intake documentation

• Follows up on TB screening process

• Follows up on medical referrals

• Updates patient prescription records

• Other duties as assigned

Schedule: Saturdays (7:00a - 10:30a) and PRN

Start Date: ASAP

Work Location: 1220 S. Wood St., Chicago, IL

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

Education and/or Experience: Two years post degree experience in hospital or agency setting. Individual must possess good communication skills. General basic nursing and medical terminology knowledge.

Certificates, Licenses, Registrations: L.P.N. registered in the State of Illinois and certified in CPR