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About The Position

Requirements

• LPN: High school diploma or equivalent.
• LPN: Current practical nursing license in the State of Illinois.
• LPN: Less than five years of LPN experience.
• RN: High school diploma or equivalent.
• RN: Current registered nursing license in the State of Illinois.
• RN: At least ten years of RN experience.
• Basic computer skills. For LPNs, this includes Microsoft Word, Outlook, e-prescribing, and electronic medical record (EMR) systems; for RNs, Microsoft Word, email, videoconferencing, e-prescribing, and EMR systems.
• Complete required substance use training during the first week of employment before assignment 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 roles, 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 mental health assessments and treatment plans when assigned.
• Complete and enter medical and nursing documentation when services are provided.
• Review medical records for completeness and obtain required prescriber and patient signatures.
• Provide nursing services identified in treatment plans, 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 among prescribers, patients, laboratories, healthcare providers, pharmacies, and Chestnut staff to support continuity of care.
• Respond to patient and family questions or concerns regarding 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 services, 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 roles, provide peer leadership and mentorship to Medical Assistants, LPNs, and less experienced RNs; delegate tasks appropriately; guide nursing and clinical support staff; and take initiative in identifying and managing projects and related responsibilities.