Health Center Nurse

Chestnut Health Systems • Granite City, IL

7d • $20 - $41 • Onsite

About The Position

Are you a nurse looking for better work-life balance? Chestnut has openings for RNs and LPNs that will have you working weekdays, enjoying ten paid days off work in your first year, AND earning sign-on and retention bonuses in addition to other benefits! Chestnut is seeking nurses to drive integrated care across various programs.
This candidate will be based in our Granite City Health Center but may very occasionally support Maryville, or Belleville.
The schedule for this role is Monday- Friday, typically 8 am to 5 pm.

Requirements

• High school diploma or equivalent; practical nurse licensed in Illinois OR registered nurse licensed in Illinois.
• Requires 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.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: High school or GED