RN/LPN (2nd shift)

Alpharus Health•Lake Villa, IL

6d•$30 - $47•Onsite

About The Position

Alpharus Health is a national nonprofit behavioral health provider delivering substance use and mental health treatment. This role provides nursing care to clients in a behavioral health treatment setting. The posting describes responsibilities and qualifications for both Registered Nurses (RNs) and Licensed Practical Nurses (LPNs). RNs manage nursing duties from client admission through program completion, collaborate with clinical team members on individualized substance abuse treatment plans, administer medications, assist physicians with examinations and treatments, maintain client records, and provide health-related education to clients and staff. LPNs monitor clients self-administering medications, provide direct nursing care in coordination with an RN, conduct health screenings and assessments, assist with examinations and treatments, and document vital signs, treatments, and medications. The position is located at 25480 W. Cedarcrest Lane, Lake Villa, Illinois. The schedule is Friday through Monday, 2:00 p.m. to 12:30 a.m. Compensation is listed as $30.00–$39.58 per hour for LPNs and $36.96–$46.87 per hour for RNs. Eligible nursing roles working second shift receive an additional $2.00 per hour Monday through Friday and $4.00 per hour on Saturdays and Sundays. Starting rates depend on experience, qualifications, and relevant skills.

Requirements

Current Registered Nurse license in the state of hire (RN).
At least 2 years of work experience in a social service environment or related field (RN).
Current licensure as a Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) or Vocational Practice Nurse (VPN), as required by the state (LPN).
High school diploma (LPN).
Completion of 12–18 months of post-high-school training at an approved, accredited practical or vocational nursing school, including pharmacology coursework necessary to administer medications (LPN).
Ability to work under minimal supervision when administering medications, conducting assessments, and performing treatments (LPN).
Knowledge of health problems related to substance abuse and recovery, normally acquired through one to two years of related experience (LPN).
Interpersonal skills to interact with clients, families, staff, and physicians, and to demonstrate empathy and sensitivity (LPN).
Analytical ability to gather and interpret assessment data, provide treatment according to protocols, complete documentation, and determine appropriate referrals (LPN).
Physical and communication abilities specified in the posting, including vision and color vision, communicating in person and by telephone, proofreading and reading reports, responding to telephone/pages/intercoms, manual dexterity and touch sensitivity, keyboard and video display terminal use, and mobility-related abilities.

Nice To Haves

Bachelor’s degree in Nursing (RN).
Concurrent experience with the relevant client population: adults, youth, or outpatient clients (RN).

Responsibilities

Manage and execute nursing duties from client admission through program completion (RN).
Consult with clinical team members to develop and implement individualized substance abuse treatment plans (RN).
Pursue continuous improvement of nursing functions in accordance with ethics and regulatory standards (RN).
Administer medications and assist physicians with examinations and treatments as needed (RN).
Maintain required client records related to assessments, diagnoses, and treatments (RN).
Conduct educational classes and seminars for clients and staff on health, medical issues, infection control, and related topics (RN).
Monitor clients who self-administer medications and observe medication reactions (LPN).
Work with RNs to provide direct nursing care according to physician orders, nursing care plans, or established protocols (LPN).
Conduct initial health screenings and assessments of clients’ medical needs (LPN).
Assist physicians with client examinations and treatments (LPN).
Chart vital signs, treatments performed, and medications administered, and maintain records (LPN).
Perform other duties as assigned.

Benefits

Medical, dental, and vision insurance for employees and dependents.
Employee wellness program promoting health and fitness and offering cash-saving premiums.
Employee assistance programs focused on mental health.
403(b) retirement plan with 3% employer match.
Short-term and long-term disability insurance, and life and AD&D insurance paid for by Alpharus Health.
Flexible Spending Accounts for medical and dependent care.
Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF).
18 paid time off days per year, with accrual rates increasing with years of service.
9 paid company holidays.
Training and development programs.
Tuition reimbursement up to $5,250 per calendar year.
eLearning access to online courses providing CEUs and job-related training.
Formal and informal clinical supervision.