RN/LPN – PRN (Float Pool)

Chestnut Health Systems•Granite City, IL

About The Position

Chestnut Health Systems is hiring experienced Licensed Practical Nurses (LPNs) and Registered Nurses (RNs) for PRN work across its Health Center, Residential, and Housing programs. Nurses provide patient care through medication administration and monitoring, health assessments, documentation, education, phlebotomy, and coordination with prescribers and other healthcare providers. The role supports continuity of care and follows a recovery-oriented, trauma-informed approach to health and wellness. Employees must be available to work at least two shifts per month and may work at various Chestnut locations. LPN applicants must have a current Illinois practical nursing license and less than five years of LPN experience. RN applicants must have a current Illinois registered nursing license and at least ten years of RN experience. Both require a high school diploma or equivalent, basic computer skills, and the ability to remain awake, alert, and active overnight. RN III duties also include peer leadership, mentorship, delegation, and taking initiative on projects. The anticipated starting pay for new hires is $18.88–$36.00 per hour. Pay depends on job-related qualifications, skills, education, experience, local market conditions, and internal equity. Chestnut describes itself as an integrated health care provider serving patients in Illinois and Missouri, with more than 800 employees. It emphasizes health equity, inclusive hiring, recovery-oriented care, and trauma-informed practices.

Requirements

High school diploma or equivalent.
For LPN applicants: current practical nursing license in the State of Illinois.
For LPN applicants: less than five years of LPN experience.
For RN applicants: current registered nursing license in the State of Illinois.
For RN applicants: at least ten years of RN experience.
Basic computer skills. LPNs must be able to use Microsoft Word, Outlook, e-prescribing, and electronic medical record (EMR) systems.
Basic computer skills. RNs must be able to use Microsoft Word, email, videoconferencing, e-prescribing, and electronic medical record (EMR) systems.
Complete required substance use training during the first week of employment before being assigned to detoxification services.
Ability to remain awake, alert, and active during overnight hours.
Availability to work a minimum of two shifts per month.
Flexibility to work at available Chestnut locations, including Health Centers, Residential programs, and Housing sites.
Strong communication, organizational, and interpersonal skills.
Ability to work collaboratively with patients, families, healthcare providers, and other members of the care team.
Commitment to patient confidentiality, recovery-oriented care, and trauma-informed practices.
For RN applicants: ability to provide peer leadership, mentor less experienced staff, and delegate tasks appropriately.

Responsibilities

Complete or coordinate required nursing documentation and data entry in accordance with agency and funder requirements, including progress notes, opening paperwork, patient assistance program applications, medical and nursing forms, and assigned mental health assessments and treatment plans.
Complete and enter medical and nursing documentation when services are provided.
Review medical records for completeness and obtain required prescriber and patient signatures.
Provide treatment-plan nursing services, including medication administration and monitoring, patient training, and case management.
Assess patients for acute physical health concerns, provide first aid when indicated, and review physical health screenings.
Coordinate referrals and prescriber reviews when additional medical attention is needed.
Liaise with prescribers, patients, laboratories, healthcare providers, pharmacies, and Chestnut staff to support continuity of care.
Respond to patient and family questions or concerns about medications, refills, and other nursing-related needs.
Administer, evaluate, and document TB skin tests.
Provide holistic medical education and patient teaching in accordance with nursing practice guidelines.
Perform phlebotomy, including venipuncture, capillary sampling, specimen preparation for transport, and related documentation.
Promote Chestnut’s recovery-oriented and trauma-informed approach, including harm reduction, hope, respect, empowerment, health and wellness, and connectedness.
Maintain positive working relationships with patients, families, coworkers, and community healthcare partners.
Participate in meetings, staffings, and program development activities, and provide backup support to other team members as needed.
Follow Chestnut’s customer service standards when interacting with patients, coworkers, and community partners.
Maintain the confidentiality and security of patient, financial, and organizational information.
Perform other duties as assigned or agreed upon with the supervisor.
For RN III: provide peer leadership and mentorship to Medical Assistants, LPNs, and less experienced RNs; delegate tasks appropriately and guide nursing and clinical support staff; take initiative in identifying and managing projects and overseeing related responsibilities.