Health Center Nurse
Chestnut Health Systems•Granite City, IL
•Onsite
About The Position
Chestnut is seeking RNs and LPNs to drive integrated care across primary care and psychiatric programs. This role offers a better work-life balance with weekday hours, ten paid days off in the first year, and sign-on and retention bonuses. The position is based in the Granite City Health Center, with occasional support needed in Maryville or Belleville.
Requirements
- High school diploma or equivalent
- Practical nurse licensed in Illinois OR registered nurse licensed in Illinois.
- Basic computer skills and experience to include MS Word, email, videoconferencing, e-prescribing, and entry into an electronic medical record (EMR).
- Must complete required substance-use training within first week of employment, in order to be assigned to detoxification services.
Responsibilities
- Carry out health care plans designed by practitioners.
- Administer treatments, medications, and medical tests.
- Gather patient health histories.
- Assess patients for acute physical issues.
- Act as a liaison among prescribers, patients, laboratories, PCPs, other providers, pharmacies, and staff to ensure continuity of care.
- Provide health teaching as well as support and guidance for patients in maintaining a therapeutic environment.
- Managing referrals to specialists or facilities by assessing needs.
- Ensuring smooth communication between patients, providers, and payers.
- Promote the recovery model of treatment including trauma-informed care, hope, respect, empowerment, health/wellness, and spirituality/connectedness.
Benefits
- ten paid days off work in your first year
- sign-on and retention bonuses
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Mid Level
Education Level
Associate degree
Number of Employees
251-500 employees
