Staff Nurse (Addictions Treatment/Crisis Care Program)

Company: Lake County IL
Location: Waukegan
Posted on: January 9, 2021

Job Description:

Do you want a career where you can truly make a difference? The Lake County Health Department and Community Health Center is one of the largest human service providers in Lake County. We live our mission each day, promoting the health and well-being of all who live, work, and play in Lake County. If you are passionate about giving back and ready to be a part of an innovative team, we are looking for you!About the Role:As a Staff Nurse in the Addictions Treatment Program, you will be responsible for direct care of clients to include, crisis intervention, triage on admission, participation in developing treatment plans with clients, providing emergency assessments for hospitalizations and reporting supply needs to Nursing Coordinator. You will also administer medication within scope of practice. This is a part-time evening position and will require holidays and weekends.Location: 3002 Grand Avenue, Waukegan, ILHours:Week 1: Friday, Saturday, Sunday and Tuesday: 2:45pm - 11:15pmWeek 2: Friday and Tuesday: 2:45pm - 11:15pmSkills and Experience

• Acts as triage person for admissions to the program.
• Provides professional nursing care, including administering medications, according to physician's orders in conformance with recognized nursing techniques and procedures, established standards and administrative policies of the department.
• Recognizes and interprets symptoms of clients' conditions, reports to appropriate personnel and assists with remedial measures for adverse developments.
• Maintains clinical charts including documentation of observations, medications treatments; reports on the condition of clients; observes and corrects, if possible, environmental factors dealing with comfort and safety.
• Participates as a team member at staff interviews and provides input regarding the stability of client's physical condition.
• Responsible for arranging clinic appointments, chest x-rays, laboratory work and other medication appointments.
• Makes arrangements for medical transfer of patients to other treatment facilities, as necessary.
• Responds to inquiries, gives appropriate information and referrals, and documents, if necessary.Education, Qualifications, and Certification:
  • With an Associate's degree, two years in general nursing care is required, plus one year of experience in chemical dependency is preferred
  • With a Bachelor's degree or diploma, one years experience in general nursing care required, plus one year of experience in chemical dependency/behavioral health field is preferred.
  • Illinois licensure as a register professional nurse OR Illinois licensure by reciprocity within six months of the initial date of employment.About the Perks:Lake County offers a competitive salary and benefit package with performance-based incentive plans. We also offer flexible working hours, and a comprehensive wellness and training program. Visit the Health Department page to get additional information on why you should work for us.To learn more about the department you will be working for, please visit the Substance Abuse Program information page. If you would like to learn more about our community impact and to see some of our employees in action, please review this short video.Any offer of employment is conditioned on the successful completion of a background screening, drug and alcohol testing and may include a pre-employment medical exam.The Lake County Health Department and Community Health Center is an Equal Opportunity Employer.Required SkillsRequired Experience

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