What are the responsibilities and job description for the Registered Nurse (RN) or Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) / Full-Time / Days / Sign on and retention bonuses available position at Chestnut Health Systems?
Overview
Chestnut Family Health Center, a division of Chestnut Health Systems, is seeking a full-time Registered Nurse or Licensed Practical Nurse for our Bloomington, IL facility.
Hours include Monday through Friday 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. with FLEXIBLE SCHEDULING OPTIONS! NO holidays, nights, or weekends! Sign-on and retention bonuses available! Tuition reimbursement and loan repayment opportunities are also available.
Chestnut Family Health Center (CFHC) is committed to delivering primary health care, psychiatry and behavioral health services for all ages. The Health Center is a program of Chestnut Health Systems, which has been providing services in our community since the early 1970s.
**Please note to be considered for a position you must attach a resume, complete the application, and answer all screening questions.
Responsibilities
- Carry out the health care plan designed by the Practitioners.
- Administer treatments and/or medication prescribed by Practitioners.
- Interview clients for the purpose of gathering health history.
- Administer and evaluate medical tests as appropriate.
- Provide health teaching for patients and their families.
- Assess patients telephonically and in-person for acute physical issues.
- Act as liaison between prescribers, consumers, laboratories, PCP’s, other healthcare providers, pharmacies and staff to ensure continuity of care.
- Provide support and guidance to patients in maintaining a therapeutic environment.
- Promote Chestnut’s culture of customer service excellence through the adherence to Chestnut’s behavioral standards for customer service.
Qualifications
- Position requires a high school diploma or equivalent.
- Must have an active Registered Nurse (RN) or Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) license in Illinois.
- Some knowledge of pharmacology and possible side effects of medications required.
- Must be certified in CPR and maintain certification or become certified within 90 days of hire.
- Requires basic computer skills and experience to include MS Word, Outlook, e-prescribing and an electronic medical record (EMR).
- Satisfactory completion of Chestnut’s background checking process.
This full-time position includes an excellent compensation and benefits package including health, dental, vision, life, and disability insurance, a retirement savings plan with company match, generous paid time off benefits, and more.
Chestnut Health Systems is a leading provider of behavioral and primary health care services. Over four decades, Chestnut has grown to over 700 committed, compassionate employees providing substance use, mental health and primary care treatment to patients in Central and Southern Illinois. We provide fully integrated care for all of 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.
***For additional information and inquiries text "Chestnut" to 97211
Chestnut welcomes applications from qualified individuals with recovery experience.
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